Mangatutu Hot Springs (Hawkes Bay) Campout - April 21/22

[Rosie]

This is more of a weather-dependent concept than an actual organised ride, but here goes:
April 21st/22nd, we are thinking of going and camping at the Mangatutu Hot Springs (Puketitiri, inland from Napier - at the end of a looong windy gravel road :rockon:).

If the weather is really good we’ll camp at Mangamate Waterfall near Minginui on the Friday, then head off from there Saturday morning, or we’ll just start from Clint’s in Rotoiti on Saturday morning. We’ll make our way to Hawkes bay, taking in some interesting gravel along the way. Camp at the hot springs Saturday night; cook food, soak in the springs, talk about motorbikes, then a cruisy run home on Sunday, maybe via the Gentle Annie.

People from other parts of the island are welcome to meet up with us somewhere along the way on Friday or Saturday, or come up with your own interesting route to the hot springs, and meet us there.

As I’ve said, the plan is loose, and is very weather dependent. But don’t let that put you off. Also don’t be put off if you don’t have the perfect self sufficient camping setup, there are tables and wood fired bbqs at the hot springs, and I’m sure we could share things like cookers between the haves and the have-nots.

[NinjaNanna]

Is there a sealed route with minimal gravel for us roadies?

[clint640]

Is there a sealed route with minimal gravel for us roadies?

Nope. The last bit of the road into the camp is 15km+ of gravel, it can get fairly rough & there are a couple of fords so anyone coming on a road bike would want to be fairly confident off the tar. Going up from Napier to Puketitiri until you run out of blacktop & back is a great ride though if you are ever in the area.

Cheers
Clint

[bart]

Hmmmmmmmmm.........:corn:

[Howie]

could be interested in turning up, still want to have a look up Kaweka, and Lotkow roads near there.

[pete376403]

The road in is nice, but the springs are nicer.

[Gr82briding]

I have an organised ride on the 22nd (unfortunately) but if you have to postpone due to weather then I will be in. I've had a soak in the pools and its very relaxing and a nice part of the world.

[GPS MAN]

My son and I camped there a couple of months ago ..The springs are very nice.HOT! HOT!

I would go but, will be back home in the states, Mississippi, until the middle of May~

Ya'll have a good time, ya hear:yes:

[.chris]

Would love to join you guys for this ride, but a little far away for me to duck down on the Sat and back on sunday.

The hot pools are super hot, but enjoyable.

[nic]

I'm tentatively keen.... if it's dry:baby:

I'm not into camping or public bathing - so this ride is for me! I may even be converted:oi-grr:
It would be a good opportunity to try out my new tent - which was bought with camping off the bike in mind.

[Rosie]

I'm tentatively keen.... if it's dry:baby:

I'm not into camping or public bathing - so this ride is for me! I may even be converted:oi-grr:
It would be a good opportunity to try out my new tent - which was bought with camping off the bike in mind.

If it's not dry... the ride's not on :baby:
It will likely be dark by the time we are hot-pooling, so it won't seem that public. Wear earplugs, and you'll feel like you have the place to yourself :facepalm:
I've heard a lot about the new tent. It will be great to see it in its natural habitat :sunny:

[clint640]

Just had an update from Al who went through the Waipunga last weekend, apparently a much nicer bypass has been constructed around the washed out crossing so anybody with less skillz or a big bike wanting to join us for the ride over shouldn't be put off.

Cheers
Clint

[bart]

I'd love to come, but apparently I HAVE to take my little fella to the speedway on Saturday night. Oh well, maybe next time.

[MXNUT]

Weekend of the V8 supercars at Hamilton, so thats me out :whocares:

[Gman71]

I'm tentatively keen.... if it's dry:baby:
It would be a good opportunity to try out my new tent - which was bought with camping off the bike in mind.

Ok. What have you done with the real Nic? No, Really, give her back. We liked her. (sort of)

[clint640]

Weekend weather forecast: :sunny: ...with a chance of hotpools & bbq :woohoo:

Who's in?
Clint

[Rosie]

Weekend weather forecast: :sunny: ...with a chance of hotpools & bbq :woohoo:

Who's in?
Clint

Me! Me! :clap:

Looking good for Friday night camping at Mangamate Waterfall too.

Now to plan the weekend's gourmet food and wine :drinknsin

[Box'a'bits]

Sorry Guys, won't catch you Friday night - I'll o'night at a friends place at Napier instead. Will be following you thru the Lake Waikaremoana Rd, but likely later in the morning, then on to Mahia. :niceone:

[igor]

Sorry Guys, won't catch you Friday night - I'll o'night at a friends place at Napier instead. Will be following you thru the Lake Waikaremoana Rd, but likely later in the morning, then on to Mahia. :niceone:

hey clint unsure if u r aware but there is/was a neat museum at puketitiri. guys name is Lemmon that runs it. I have been there a couple of times but not for numerous years. guys been colecting for years and some amazing stuff from 1880s thru to 1980s. about 12 cars. original 1925 rolls royce etc and lots of house hold stuff its in puketitiri town (if u can call it one) at 4934 Puketitiri Road, Puketitiri, Hawke's Bay google maps it. was $5 to get in by appointment. or knock on door at house.

the owner was very old but may be still around

can u post some picks as never been up the road to the hot springs. thanks Steve

ps it is quite high up there so take warm clothing

[Rosie]

hey clint unsure if u r aware but there is/was a neat museum at puketitiri. guys name is Lemmon that runs it. I have been there a couple of times but not for numerous years. guys been colecting for years and some amazing stuff from 1880s thru to 1980s. about 12 cars. original 1925 rolls royce etc and lots of house hold stuff its in puketitiri town (if u can call it one) at 4934 Puketitiri Road, Puketitiri, Hawke's Bay google maps it. was $5 to get in by appointment. or knock on door at house.

the owner was very old but may be still around

can u post some picks as never been up the road to the hot springs. thanks Steve

ps it is quite high up there so take warm clothing

Yeah, we went through the museum a couple of years ago. Well worth the visit :yes:
Will get photos of the hot springs road for you.


Sorry Guys, won't catch you Friday night - I'll o'night at a friends place at Napier instead. Will be following you thru the Lake Waikaremoana Rd, but likely later in the morning, then on to Mahia. :niceone:

We're not going through Waikaremoana; we'll be doing a bit of exploring in the forest near Minginui, then going through the Waipunga and down the Napier Taupo Rd - maybe we'll run into you along the way (figuratively speaking :shit:)

[Eddieb]

I saw Gus heading up SH2 this morning on his way towards the Wairarapa.

I would have liked to do this one but the required planetary alignments didn't happen. I'm keen to do a few camping off the bike weekends.

[Rosie]

I saw Gus heading up SH2 this morning on his way towards the Wairarapa.

I would have liked to do this one but the required planetary alignments didn't happen. I'm keen to do a few camping off the bike weekends.

Organise something central-ish, and we'll see what we can do :yes:
Camping-off-the-bike weather is rapidly disappearing though.

[Rosie]

You all missed a great weekend :D
Will be some photos tomorrow :wait:

[Rosie]

Photos, and a bit of a writeup are here:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=784495

[DR Girl]

What a great weekend you & Clint had. Fab photo's & a great write up. :banana: If I knew you cooked like that Rosie, I would have come just for the meals & with extra wine :msn-wink:
I was unsure if I would be riding in the weekend as I was waiting for a replacement tail light. And alas your ride clashed with Ross's Sunday ride.
Apologies.

[Rosie]

What a great weekend you & Clint had. Fab photo's & a great write up. :banana: If I knew you cooked like that Rosie, I would have come just for the meals & with extra wine :msn-wink:
I was unsure if I would be riding in the weekend as I was waiting for a replacement tail light. And alas your ride clashed with Ross's Sunday ride.
Apologies.

I'd packed up all the food earlier in the week, while Nic was still deciding whether to come or not, so there would have been enough for three - especially if you'd brought wine :niceone: