I have almost a month off!

[Waihou Thumper]

December through to the end of January....
So, what to do, where to go....
Ride anyone? :msn-wink: Maybe a two dayer, three, then use home base to restock, unwind and rest.
Repeat for four weeks...:)

South may beckon if I can get on a ferry...then may just wing it DoC, here I come!

[Hads]

Have you thought about the Molesworth? You could then go to the Ashley Gorge and then try to find your way to the sea without using the roads (depends on how heavy your bike is) I guess you could then try going from the sea inland on the Waimakariri.

http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/marlborough/places/molesworth-station/?activity=other-activities#findplaces

[Aslan]

December through to the end of January....
So, what to do, where to go....
Ride anyone? :msn-wink: Maybe a two dayer, three, then use home base to restock, unwind and rest.
Repeat for four weeks...:)

South may beckon if I can get on a ferry...then may just wing it DoC, here I come!

Mark - the DoC campsites offer top value in my view - enjoy your time off - cheers Stephen aka Aslan aka Oaters on ADV :)

[Tazz]

Enjoy the time off man.


Have you thought about the Molesworth? You could then go to the Ashley Gorge and then try to find your way to the sea without using the roads (depends on how heavy your bike is) I guess you could then try going from the sea inland on the Waimakariri.

http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/marlborough/places/molesworth-station/?activity=other-activities#findplaces

Not to be the fun police, but the silt in the Waimak isn't worth the effort imo. Gets into everything.
Ashley, Waipara, Rakaia, Hurinui are all better bets, although admittedly not as convenient to Churchur.

[Waihou Thumper]

Have you thought about the Molesworth? You could then go to the Ashley Gorge and then try to find your way to the sea without using the roads (depends on how heavy your bike is) I guess you could then try going from the sea inland on the Waimakariri.


Thanks but no, keeping to the roads and tracks....


Mark - the DoC campsites offer top value in my view - enjoy your time off - cheers Stephen aka Aslan aka Oaters on ADV :)

Thanks Stephen and yes, already onto that.....Being tight and all....BUT the best sites are always off the beaten track! :)


Enjoy the time off man.


:)...Chur!

[JATZ]

If your in the neighborhood give and need a tour guide, give me a yell, I may be around

[Waihou Thumper]

If your in the neighborhood give and need a tour guide, give me a yell, I may be around

James, quite bloody likely..:)

[BMWST?]

Thanks but no, keeping to the roads and tracks....



Thanks Stephen and yes, already onto that.....Being tight and all....BUT the best sites are always off the beaten track! :)



:)...Chur!
some of the doc sites are relatively out there some are recomended 4wd only access.Give me a yell if you decide to book a ferry i may be able to pass on a voucher

[Waihou Thumper]

some of the doc sites are relatively out there some are recomended 4wd only access.Give me a yell if you decide to book a ferry i may be able to pass on a voucher

That is very kind of you, many thanks.......I was looking to go back of beyond, so really am looking at DoC sites....
Looking at booking something relatively soon, but it will be after the Christmas rush! Meantime, I will explore NESW North Island first and use Home here as a shower, sleeping and eating facility!
Oh, I am yelling! :)

Truth be known, I have been a tad depressed. Lost my closest friends. I want to park the work phone at work, disappear and go wandering....
Escape, that's me...

[BMWST?]

Understand

[dino3310]

Sorry to here that bro
That's why I go bush every now and then.
Just load the bike up and go, don't plan just go

[Frodo]

Hey WT
Yes I can understand your needs for a bike trip.
I'm heading off this Saturday for a trip around the South Island. Only 8, maybe 9, days, and I now have a road bike, so that will limit the roads I ride.
Taking camping gear so aim to overnight at DoC campsites, preferably relatively remote ones.
No real plans. If its raining on the West Coast, I'll go down the Molesworth....
Will post a report when I get back.

[Waihou Thumper]

Two weeks in the south for $1000, can be done?
Fuel, food accomodation...and other?
I reckon...maybe....
trying to do it the cash way, is this possible? :sweatdrop

[BMWST?]

Two weeks in the south for $1000, can be done?
Fuel, food accomodation...and other?
I reckon...maybe....
trying to do it the cash way, is this possible? :sweatdrop

1000 hmmm get on the web now for ferry fares,that is the single biggest spend

[Waihou Thumper]

1000 hmmm get on the web now for ferry fares,that is the single biggest spend

$208...Well that eats a chunk....:)

[BMWST?]

$208...Well that eats a chunk....:)

if you camp you can budget on maybe 25 avaeage a night at a motorcamp.Some doc campsites re very basic and free other s with some facilities maybe 15

[JATZ]

Two weeks in the south for $1000, can be done?
Fuel, food accomodation...and other?
I reckon...maybe....
trying to do it the cash way, is this possible? :sweatdrop

You'd be scratching I reckon. Ferry would gobble half that up almost, then fuel, then food, although couscous is pretty cheap :eek5: and easy to prepare. Camping... you can usually find somewhere for free if you look around. If you want a wash, find a river, or rock into a campground and ask if they'll let you have one, if it's coin operated it should't be an issue

Guess I'll see you when you do get down this way ;)

[Waihou Thumper]

You'd be scratching I reckon. Ferry would gobble half that up almost

Yeah, thought so. Gonna sit tight and stay local....Plenty to do here in the Norf! I had tickets booked but not paid for...$208 return.