The Whananaki Burger and Chips Ride (Sat 23 Feb)

[Maha]

Day Ride to Whananaki.

Leaving Warkworth at 10am this Saturday morning being the 23rd.
Assemble outside Mahurangi Collage grounds on Woodcocks road fuelled up opposite Pit Stop.
Sunshine order has been placed :sunny:

The intended route is --->> http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Warkworth,+Auckland&daddr=Mangawhai,+Northland+to:Waipu,+Northland+to: Whananaki,+Northland&hl=en&sll=-35.950514,174.470965&sspn=1.752008,4.22699&geocode=FaGZ1P0dnRtpCikLML7G9N4MbTEwGKNDYe8ABQ%3BF RLC2P0distnCimZ7oXX4JQMbTGg3qJDYe8ABQ%3BFaXq2v0dId plCil3XzWaE5cMbTFwFaNDYe8ABQ%3BFZow4v0dqyhmCikNFIT vBXILbTHwvaJDYe8ABQ&oq=whana&mra=ls&t=m&z=9

[Laava]

Bugger, i am helping a mate move house

[Maha]

Bugger, i am helping a mate move house

Does someone need a tow....:msn-wink:

[swbarnett]

I may well have gone for this if I didn't have my folks coming over.

[Maha]

I may well have gone for this if I didn't have my folks coming over.

Never been there myself, looks like a nice spot, might take a towel :rolleyes:
We are joining up with Carmel along the way.

[swbarnett]

Never been there myself, looks like a nice spot, might take a towel :rolleyes:
We are joining up with Carmel along the way.
Stayed a weekend up there once when I just had to get out of Auckland. Lovely spot with some nice roads in to it. the highlight for me was the walk to the point and back. A few hours through wind so strong that any loose grass caught on the electric fence was horizontal. Some very nice secluded bays along the way too, mostly sheltered from the wind.

And then there's the longest footbridge in the southern hemisphere. In those winds it felt a little exposed in the middle.

[Maha]

And then there's the longest footbridge in the southern hemisphere. In those winds it felt a little exposed in the middle.

Will a bike fit on it? :cool:

[swbarnett]

Will a bike fit on it? :cool:
Probably but I wouldn't trust the weight. While it was fine for foot traffic it felt like anything any heavier would probably end up in the drink. The bridge is pretty old and the bed is made of wooden slats.

[Madness]

Just back from a work trip to Kaitaia & back today. From Te Hana north there's loose gravel everywhere today with roading crews out in force. Don't know about te back roads...

[Maha]

Probably but I wouldn't trust the weight. While it was fine for foot traffic it felt like anything any heavier would probably end up in the drink. The bridge is pretty old and the bed is made of wooden slats.

Here is us at Pataua North a few years ago, Te Bridge worked well...:eek:


Just back from a work trip to Kaitaia & back today. From Te Hana north there's loose gravel everywhere today with roasting crews out in force. Don't know about te back roads...

I used the back road (school rd) in Wellsford, working behind Te Hana but yeah, saw the road works, thanks for stopping in to :rolleyes:

[Madness]

thanks for stopping in to :rolleyes:

After 12 hours behind the wheel of a diesel I was looking forward to getting home to be honest.

[Laava]

That,s a big negatory on the footbridge good buddy, come on back!

[Mom]

After 12 hours behind the wheel of a diesel I was looking forward to getting home to be honest.

Excuses, excuses...


That,s a big negatory on the footbridge good buddy, come on back!

Fanks :love:

[Tink]

Thanks guys, but just too far to close.... keep us posted though. :)

[Mom]

Really looking forward to this one. I have never been to Whananaki. Burgers (had better be good) :drool:

Be there or be square :love:

[swbarnett]

Here is us at Pataua North a few years ago, Te Bridge worked well...:eek:
That looks brand new compared to the Whananaki bridge. Be sure and check it out though. Even if you only walk to the centre.

[Mom]

Togs on :)
Bike ready :)
We are ready to roll :)

[Maha]

What an absolutely perfect way to spend a Saturday...
Whananaki is a stunning place..ended up having a swim at Otamure Bay just over the hill.
Walked across the longest foot bridge ever...had a burger and chips at the store/camp ground.
I now know the location of the next L's Angels over nighter...the camp ground can well accommodate us. Nice under cover eating erea, it has a pool, motel units/cabins with the takeaway shop at the front :clap:

Pics to follow...Otamure Bay is well worth taking your clothes off for :msn-wink:
Thanks to Carmel for joing us, cheers ears, always a pleasure. :niceone:

[Mom]

Fab ride. What a glorious day. Whananaki is a little hidden gem of a place. Pity the tide was out I could have plopped myself in the tide when we arrived no danger. Had a really yummy Chicken Burger, such a treat.

Went for a walk on that bridge, goes up really high :baby:

Still it has good rails so I could not fall off it :lol: Def not a bridge to ride over, very narrow and no bike egress at the southern end :pinch:

Had to check :innocent:

Really needed that swim at Otamure Bay, what a stunning place! We seriously have no real idea how fortunate we are to live in paradise like we do.

Had a great ride home, apart from having to deal with white van man being a complete twat. I was doing *cough 140* and still along side him. He had to break for the vehicle in front of him so I got past. This from the wanker that was travelling at 80-90kph and then going so fast on overtaking lanes no one could get past :tugger:

All in all a fantastic day. Great weather, fabulous company :love: Can not wait to go back there for a proper stay.

[newhere]

What an absolutely perfect way to spend a Saturday...
Whananaki is a stunning place..ended up having a swim at Otamure Bay just over the hill.
Walked across the longest foot bridge ever...had a burger and chips at the store/camp ground.
I now know the location of the next L's Angels over nighter...the camp ground can well accommodate us. Nice under cover eating erea, it has a pool, motel units/cabins with the takeaway shop at the front :clap:

Pics to follow...Otamure Bay is well worth taking your clothes off for :msn-wink:
Thanks to Carmel for joing us, cheers ears, always a pleasure. :niceone:

It was soooooo sooooooo worth it, a fab day for a ride and swim!


Fab ride. What a glorious day. Whananaki is a little hidden gem of a place. Pity the tide was out I could have plopped myself in the tide when we arrived no danger. Had a really yummy Chicken Burger, such a treat.

Went for a walk on that bridge, goes up really high :baby:

Still it has good rails so I could not fall off it :lol: Def not a bridge to ride over, very narrow and no bike egress at the southern end :pinch:

Had to check :innocent:

Really needed that swim at Otamure Bay, what a stunning place! We seriously have no real idea how fortunate we are to live in paradise like we do.

Had a great ride home, apart from having to deal with white van man being a complete twat. I was doing *cough 140* and still along side him. He had to break for the vehicle in front of him so I got past. This from the wanker that was travelling at 80-90kph and then going so fast on overtaking lanes no one could get past :tugger:

All in all a fantastic day. Great weather, fabulous company :love: Can not wait to go back there for a proper stay.


It was so great to see you guys, those burgers!!!

[swbarnett]

I now know the location of the next L's Angels over nighter...the camp ground can well accommodate us. Nice under cover eating erea, it has a pool, motel units/cabins with the takeaway shop at the front :clap:
I can vouch for that. That's where I stayed. The cabin was very comfortable and spacious.

[Maha]

Some pics from today...

1 & 2 are at the camp.

[Maha]

And......Otamure Beach...:2thumbsup
Last pic of the day was a 'Bum Pop Stop' at Uretiti weigh bridge looking out to the Hen and Chicks.

[Cam_NZ]

Looking forward to the next ride! definately count me in!

[Laava]

Mint! I spent all day moving some friends. Was a nice day for a swim that,s for sure!
We have a ride organised to The Pear Tree cafe in keri tomorrow. Gonna be another hot day!

[Maha]

Looking forward to the next ride! definately count me in!
The road into Whananaki is 24kms of corners....an absolute blinder of a road, patch seal on parts of it yesterday but that should all good by the time we go back.


Mint! I spent all day moving some friends. Was a nice day for a swim that,s for sure!
We have a ride organised to The Pear Tree cafe in keri tomorrow. Gonna be another hot day!

We went ready for the heat yesterday, even took sunblock (didn't use it though) and I coped some sun...wa wa me!
One thing I learned...never leave your gear on the ground. We thought it a good idea to leave it in the shade when we went for the swim..
Ants! thought it was good idea also...:lol: