Going off radar for 5 days [Archive]

GingerMidget

16th February 2012, 20:21

I applied for a weeks leave in March, and with that time I intend to go exploring the lower north island. Taking my car, some clothes, and thats it.

Any recommendations for places to go, must visit spots, and places I can shower for free or cheap?

I plan on sleeping in my car, so that could be interesting to say the least! Its not a big car, and I won't have a charger for my phone unless someone wants to loan me one for an iphone.

My sense of direction is shocking... (I got lost going from J'ville to Karori)

I'm excited already!

TrentNz

16th February 2012, 20:23

how can you explore the lower north island when you live in wellington :P

phill-k

16th February 2012, 20:24

I won't have a charger for my phone unless someone wants to loan me one for an iphone.

$12 at dick smiths for the cig lighter adapter

jrandom

16th February 2012, 20:25

Find $200 for a return ferry ticket and go exploring the South Island instead.

jellywrestler

16th February 2012, 20:30

wanganui river road is a goodie and maybe then go across to the gentle annie.

scumdog

16th February 2012, 20:46

how can you explore the lower north island when you live in wellington :P

My thought too...

A week of driving very slowly in circles ???????

Gremlin

16th February 2012, 20:47

Most important question.

Why the hell are you using a car :weird:

scumdog

16th February 2012, 20:50

Most important question.

Why the hell are you using a car :weird:

Maybe sleeping on a bike is too tricky:blink:

GingerMidget

16th February 2012, 20:54

Cos I don't have a bike yet, and I can't sleep on one. Plus I plan on bringing something back with me, and that requires me to have the space to fit it. I wonder how my flatmates going to react to the 200l fish tank I'm planning on liberating from a friends place in Ekata-middleofnowhere-huna? :laugh:

A current 120l one isn't big enough...

Gremlin

16th February 2012, 21:03

Maybe sleeping on a bike is too tricky:blink:
But they've invented places called backpackers, with cheap accommodation?

Ah, no bike, OK then. Depends on what you'd prefer doing in your car, as there are plenty of gravel roads to explore out the back of Forgotten Highway etc. If you want sealed roads, Middle Road, Porangahau, Napier Taihape... east cape... lots of mint roads to travel...

GingerMidget

16th February 2012, 21:44

Right, so the plan is this so far.

Buy a map book, or steal one from mum (we all know she doesn't use it)

Take phone charger, drive north and stop when it gets dark. From there, pick the first state highway I can find, and go left.

I'll blog what actually happens, and where I end up. This is quite exciting already. First grown up trip! Or at least first trip I've been able to just pick up and go without having to worry about putting small animals in catteries and stuff like that.

I do plan on finding Gentle Annie and seeing how gentle she really is, which should be entertaining!

Berries

16th February 2012, 22:56

From there, pick the first state highway I can find, and go left.
Make sure the tide is out if you that means you are going to Kapiti Island.

Paul in NZ

17th February 2012, 06:17

FFS be careful where you park up at night. Believe it or not there ARE some utter bastards out there...... Camping grounds or back packers are well worth it.

oneofsix

17th February 2012, 06:31

Make sure the tide is out if you that means you are going to Kapiti Island.

Mana Island might be more accessible :laugh: but she should be way way past that after a day's riding.

Are you planning to head north up SH1 or SH2 Gingermidget? As Berries pointed out it could make a difference as to how wet you get turning left on day 2.

GingerMidget

18th February 2012, 17:01

I should find out where some backpacker type places are then I guess. Cos I know I'll get yelled at by someone else if I do go through with the sleeping in the car plan. For some reason, hes a bit protective?

Maybe cos I'm a clumsy arse at times...

FJRider

18th February 2012, 17:09

GingerMidget

18th February 2012, 17:23

Hrmm good point. When i drive alone at night in strange places I lock my doors, and I never pick up hitch-hikers. Dad yelled at me once about the door locking thing and I've never forgotten that one. Given he almost never yells at me, that particular one stuck with me.

I should figure out where I actually want to go!

ducatilover

18th February 2012, 17:32

Ekata-middleofnowhere-huna? :laugh:

There's a fair amount of nice scenery there (my parents live there, I lived there for a few years too).
I'd suggest Feilding, you bring the piss and prophylactics.

Or go out to Castle point, then up the back way to Eketahuna, out to Akitio and whatnot.
All depends on what things you like to look at...

GingerMidget

18th February 2012, 18:07

There's a fair amount of nice scenery there (my parents live there, I lived there for a few years too).
I'd suggest Feilding, you bring the piss and prophylactics.

Or go out to Castle point, then up the back way to Eketahuna, out to Akitio and whatnot.
All depends on what things you like to look at...

Sounds like castle point is a good place to start. im sure they have a camp ground there, last i heard they did anyway. so thats night one sussed. or maybe night two. i did promise a palmy norf friend a visit, so that might be night one. mke nigt 3 (saturday) fielding and find night 4 somewhere on the way to somewhere else!

This is going to get expensive...

ducatilover

18th February 2012, 18:56

Sounds like castle point is a good place to start. im sure they have a camp ground there, last i heard they did anyway. so thats night one sussed. or maybe night two. i did promise a palmy norf friend a visit, so that might be night one. mke nigt 3 (saturday) fielding and find night 4 somewhere on the way to somewhere else!

This is going to get expensive...
There is a camping ground in Castle Point.
Palmy is easy, sleep on a homeless man.
There's a camp ground thing in Feilding too

The world is your oyster! (I hate oysters)

GingerMidget

18th February 2012, 18:57

Hahaha I have a place to stay in P Norf. I could theoretically stay there a couple of days, and then go camp gound hunting from there. Mostly I just don't want to be too far away from creature comforts. Like flushing toilets and showers. Yes I'm a princess, but I'm ok with that :nya:

ducatilover

18th February 2012, 19:29

Just wash in the rivers? :sweatdrop

GingerMidget

18th February 2012, 19:54

I'm a girl. Rivers are cold. Eff no!:cold: :rofl:

I had actually thought of that one too. Then decided against it, I'm not that cruel to be flashin my nekkid white ass around and scarin' the wildlife.

ducatilover

18th February 2012, 19:56

That's no fun at all :yawn:

BMWST?

18th February 2012, 19:59

camp grounds have showers toilets and kitchens castle point is 22.50 a night per site 25 if you want to be on the beach front

GingerMidget

18th February 2012, 20:09

That's no fun at all :yawn:

Hahahaha

You know whats really not fun?

Catching up on cleaning while your pet is at homegrown surrounded by half naked girls. All of the hotter than last years bunch. I think he's gonna want picking up afterwards too which should be fun. Stupid having to work on homegrown day :angry2:

Oooh thanks for that BMWST

ducatilover

18th February 2012, 20:14

Hahahaha

You know whats really not fun?

Catching up on cleaning while your pet is at homegrown surrounded by half naked girls. All of the hotter than last years bunch. I think he's gonna want picking up afterwards too which should be fun. Stupid having to work on homegrown day :angry2:

Oooh thanks for that BMWST

Just get down there and slap some bitches... :scooter::rockon:

Half naked girls are fun though.

GingerMidget

18th February 2012, 20:26

Nah, hes a big boy, he can look after himself. Besides, half naked girls are only fun when you know they will only be in that state for a short amount of time. Its like limited time only fruit pies at McD's. You know your gonna regret it in the morning, but at the time its so good. (kinda like the girl who said she was from Auckland, and walked in to my work friday afternoon. Turns out she remembered me and is pissed I didn't call her back)

ducatilover

18th February 2012, 20:36

I prefer the half naked women to stay that way :innocent:

GingerMidget

18th February 2012, 20:37

Take them home, they get real naked real fast :eek5:

:nya:

ducatilover

18th February 2012, 20:39

That's when they start costing money! :bye:

GingerMidget

18th February 2012, 20:56

Hahahaha. I wouldn't know that one.

GingerMidget

13th March 2012, 20:27

So, I'm leaving friday. Aiming to stay in Taupo friday night, and decide where to go from there on Saturday. This is going to be interesting. First ever long distance rdrive by myself. Longest I've ever driven was wellington>otaki>palmy>wellington

So now I have a charger for my phone sorted, some blankets, should I decide i want a nap on the side of the road and I'll get hold of a camera somehow. I found mine, but its a bit worse for wear.

Newbi

13th March 2012, 21:40

Have fun out there, and please take care :yes:

GingerMidget

13th March 2012, 21:41

Thanks :)

I'm gonna find a backpacker or something in taupo, not a campground. I'm a paranoid little person.

Gremlin

13th March 2012, 21:50

I'm gonna find a backpacker or something in taupo, not a campground. I'm a paranoid little person.
Stayed here before: http://blackcurrantbp.com/ not too bad.
Other option is Stag Park Diner. No website (google it and you'll find info on them - they're a 24/7 diner with accommodation), haven't stayed there yet, but apparently good and will probably stay there in a couple of weeks.

GingerMidget

13th March 2012, 21:52

I'll definitly check those out tomorrow after work, between my mountain of things i need to do (and won't actually end up doing) that diner one sounds cool already.

thecharmed01

13th March 2012, 22:05

gatch

13th March 2012, 22:14

If you're going to taupo on friday, head out to the race track.. There will be a track day on. Watch some regular douchebags punt their bikes around. Like me. W00t.

GingerMidget

14th March 2012, 18:47

hahahahahaha whoops... she should have been honest about where she was from then. You must have sensed she wasn't telling the truth :facepalm:

I did, but the prosect of playtime fascinated me, and rationality didn't seep under the alcohol blanket.

too many of my whoops moments involve alcohol. Curtains, Girls who say they are from Auckland, Broken feet...

Oooh Taupo sounds like a good plan!

The Singing Chef

14th March 2012, 19:20

I did, but the prosect of playtime fascinated me, and rationality didn't seep under the alcohol blanket.

too many of my whoops moments involve alcohol. Curtains, Girls who say they are from Auckland, Broken feet...

Oooh Taupo sounds like a good plan!

Pics or it didn't happen! Or a live video feed works just as well...

GingerMidget

15th March 2012, 22:44

Epic road trip is cancelled. I spent most of my money keeping the cage on the road. Now tomorrow its off to the gym to put my membership on hold for a few weeks. Save some money, and more importantly, see if i can get stuff to stop hurting! constant pain is rather demoralising.

Newbi

15th March 2012, 22:51

Bummer, stupid cars lol

GingerMidget

15th March 2012, 22:56

Pretty much. And stupid eyes, neck, nerves. New glasses next week. Which means those gaerne boots i want will have to wait longer. My morning of cupcake delviery turned in to trying on boots and arai helmets. :weird:

Newbi

16th March 2012, 08:18

Do you bake?? As a job or for pleasure? (someone is gonna turn this quetion into something rude, ya can bet on it lol )

GingerMidget

16th March 2012, 09:11

I bake for the fun of it. Much like the painting. I like food. Apparently you can't tell though :lol: Though I am off to put my gym membership on hold, so time will tell as to how that affects things

ducatilover

16th March 2012, 10:42

I bake for the fun of it. Much like the painting. I like food. Apparently you can't tell though :lol: Though I am off to put my gym membership on hold, so time will tell as to how that affects things
You don't need a gym to exercise properly

GingerMidget

16th March 2012, 13:04

You don't need a gym to exercise properly

no, but i need to give myself some real time off. its been too much lately, and i'm starting to notice to effects. No time off anything, too much, blah blah blah.

Knowing my luck, i'd buy a bike, and bin it straight away. Thats how tired I am, and constantly sore :facepalm:

ducatilover

16th March 2012, 15:38

no, but i need to give myself some real time off. its been too much lately, and i'm starting to notice to effects. No time off anything, too much, blah blah blah.

Knowing my luck, i'd buy a bike, and bin it straight away. Thats how tired I am, and constantly sore :facepalm:
Binning bikes is good for you though, I've thrown three on the road and I just get more and more awesome :laugh:

GingerMidget

16th March 2012, 15:43

I'm picking up a scooter in an hour. :laugh:

I also just spent the last hour being poked, prodded and generally having pain caused, only for them to say well its the chiro who is making it worse. what you really need, is those muscles to recover from some rather nasty abuse at the gym, oh, heres a script for some fun stuff, and you can't go back to the gym for 6 weeks. FFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

but the drugs are good