oldrider
8th March 2006, 20:38
I hope this the right forum to post this thread.
Just some facts about the "Blackforest road". (Lake Benmore)
The road got it's name from the building of the transmission line between Benmore and Haywards HVDC converter stations.
The road was built for access, erection and maintenance of the lines.
The road is kept open by TransPower and maintained by them.
The properties and access are still owned and controlled by the individual land owners.
The name "Blackforest" was coined because it began at the Benmore end and progressed toward Blackforest station. where it rejoined the public road again.
The majority of the road is on Te Akatarawa Stn, the homestead for which is located on the North shore of Lake Aviemore, Between Aviemore and Benmore power stations.
When traversing the road from Benmore power Stn end, you are on Te Akatarawa Stn land right through until the gate near the hut on the left.
Once through that gate you are on Black Forest Stn land.
There are about 5km from there to Blackforest Stn homestead and the public road.
I notice every body goes in and pays the Blackforest Stn owner $10:00 for access to the road.(Both ways)
I am not criticising this, just trying to explain that you are paying Blackforest for the privilege of riding through about 5km of land.
What do you pay Te Akatarawa for access to the other 40 odd km?
It is actually possible for you to pay Blackforest for 5km and be stopped at the boundary gate and turned back if Te Akatarawa Stn was of that mind.
The combination locks on each end gates have been duplicated for the convenience of the two run holders and Transpower and their guest users.(Contractors etc)
I don't know if Te Akatarawa Stn are part of the revenue gathering because they just give me permission to go through and I will not raise the issue unless they do.
My purpose of writing this is to let you know what the situation is, in case you ever find yourself blocked and your ride ruined.:(
I noticed this situation when riding through from Benmore end with a group of KiwiBikers on Saturday. (I had permission from Te Akatarawa)
It is none of my business. I just thought you might like to know the situation as I see it as a local fellow KiwiBiker. :spudwhat: Cheers John.
Just some facts about the "Blackforest road". (Lake Benmore)
The road got it's name from the building of the transmission line between Benmore and Haywards HVDC converter stations.
The road was built for access, erection and maintenance of the lines.
The road is kept open by TransPower and maintained by them.
The properties and access are still owned and controlled by the individual land owners.
The name "Blackforest" was coined because it began at the Benmore end and progressed toward Blackforest station. where it rejoined the public road again.
The majority of the road is on Te Akatarawa Stn, the homestead for which is located on the North shore of Lake Aviemore, Between Aviemore and Benmore power stations.
When traversing the road from Benmore power Stn end, you are on Te Akatarawa Stn land right through until the gate near the hut on the left.
Once through that gate you are on Black Forest Stn land.
There are about 5km from there to Blackforest Stn homestead and the public road.
I notice every body goes in and pays the Blackforest Stn owner $10:00 for access to the road.(Both ways)
I am not criticising this, just trying to explain that you are paying Blackforest for the privilege of riding through about 5km of land.
What do you pay Te Akatarawa for access to the other 40 odd km?
It is actually possible for you to pay Blackforest for 5km and be stopped at the boundary gate and turned back if Te Akatarawa Stn was of that mind.
The combination locks on each end gates have been duplicated for the convenience of the two run holders and Transpower and their guest users.(Contractors etc)
I don't know if Te Akatarawa Stn are part of the revenue gathering because they just give me permission to go through and I will not raise the issue unless they do.
My purpose of writing this is to let you know what the situation is, in case you ever find yourself blocked and your ride ruined.:(
I noticed this situation when riding through from Benmore end with a group of KiwiBikers on Saturday. (I had permission from Te Akatarawa)
It is none of my business. I just thought you might like to know the situation as I see it as a local fellow KiwiBiker. :spudwhat: Cheers John.