WAIKATO RALLY 3

[Quasievil]

Well I reckon its time to get something underway, first though I wanted to get some good ideas about where we can gowant we want to do, and importantly, Where to stay .
Im thinking in about3 months as Im away in South america for 1 month in two weeks.
We could camp, we could motel, we could sleep under our bikes, we can do anything we want, but its got to be another AWESOME weekend.
It has also got to be under $100 tops as alot of us are not weathly, me included.
The only Idea I have at this stage is a weekend at taupo, camping at the Racetrack in a Big Marque, We can have organised events throughout the day, training rides a Kiwibiker Race !!!! Tricks session etc, good thing for those with kids as well and an a Massive BBQ that night, Also some organised rides through the area.

Any way thoughts welcome, Keep it real and ON TRACK.

Lets make it a GOODY:2thumbsup

Later

[toads]

hmm, taupo in 3 months time will not be camping material I wouldn't think, it's bloody cold there most of the time.

[Quasievil]

hmm, taupo in 3 months time will not be camping material I wouldn't think, it's bloody cold there most of the time.

Good Point Toads thanks, okay two months time ?

[Midnight 82]

:yeah: It would be fine at that time of the year just wear thermals. Plus that many people in a big tent would be warm. I like the camping idea it keeps the cost down. No colder than cold kiwi an other events lets do it. :wari: :wari: :wari:

[StoneChucker]

I was thinking about another legendary KB rally... Good on ya Quasie!

I'm sure there are plenty of things one can do in a tent to keep warm :niceone:

Seriously though, do you mean $100 as total cost for food and accommodation? I'm pretty easy when it comes to where, when and how much. If we were camping, there'd need to be a place of solid ground to park bikes. Anyone have a Marque tent big enough?

It's still early days yet, keep em ideas coming. 2 months sounds good to me, early April?

[Riff Raff]

Sounds like a great idea. Unfortunately in April the only weekends I will have off are the last two. The same goes for other blue watch KBers ie Speedmedic and Backfire.


I'm sure there are plenty of things one can do in a tent to keep warm :niceone:
Fart?

[Slipstream]

2 months sounds good to me, early April?

How about late April?...That's when my birthday is. I could pretend everyone was there to celebrate my birthday. I could pretend I have friends :confused2

Seriously tho... sounds great....I'll be there (wherever 'there' is) pending on study and child care :yeah:

[scroter]

sorry to blow it, but it would be almost impossible to get Taupo track on a weekend for quite some time. but if it is possible im definitly in. hell count me in anyway. if taupos a no go what about hicks bay or coromandal or something.

[Quasievil]

How about late April?...That's when my birthday is. I could pretend everyone was there to celebrate my birthday. I could pretend I have friends :confused2

Seriously tho... sounds great....I'll be there (wherever 'there' is) pending on study and child care :yeah:

Same Im 29th April, good plan do we need water for a fight ?

[Quasievil]

Sounds like a great idea. Unfortunately in April the only weekends I will have off are the last two. The same goes for other blue watch KBers ie Speedmedic and Backfire.


Fart?

I would be good to have some Medics, when are you off ?

[Quasievil]

sorry to blow it, but it would be almost impossible to get Taupo track on a weekend for quite some time. but if it is possible im definitly in. hell count me in anyway. if taupos a no go what about hicks bay or coromandal or something.
Thanks mate, any idea when they are free??
And needs to be central north island for the welly crew, even New Plymouth would be cool

[Hitcher]

While understanding a need to be fiscally frugal, not every biker is into Taupo, tents or track riding.

Decent cabins (preferably with their own dunnies, so's us old dudes with weak bladders and altzheimers don't get lost or mugged by Guy Ropes in the middle of the night) and entertaining options for day rides would be more our cup of flat white.

Belt Road motorcamp in New Plymouth would meet most people's needs, offering the full gamut from tents onwards. There are numerous rides that can be done from there too, for riders of varying skill levels. A KBer lunch at the Whangamomona pub would be a shit load of fun!

There is a range of venues in New Plymouth that I am sure could do a cheap and cheerful dinner as well.

Another option could be that big famous motorcamp whose name I can never remember in Napier...

[V Twin Raver]

Try this link - has campsites & cabins - up to the individual what they wanna do.

http://www.greatlake.net.nz/

[StoneChucker]

While understanding a need to be fiscally frugal, not every biker is into Taupo, tents or track riding.

Decent cabins (preferably with their own dunnies, so's us old dudes with weak bladders and altzheimers don't get lost or mugged by Guy Ropes in the middle of the night) and entertaining options for day rides would be more our cup of flat white.

Belt Road motorcamp in New Plymouth would meet most people's needs, offering the full gamut from tents onwards. There are numerous rides that can be done from there too, for riders of varying skill levels. A KBer lunch at the Whangamomona pub would be a shit load of fun!

There ARE a range of venues in New Plymouth that I am sure could do a cheap and cheerful dinner as well.

Another option could be that big famous motorcamp whose name I can never remember in Napier...

Infringement Notice to you sir :done:
Great Idea though, even some of us young'uns prefer cabins and dunnies.

[Holy Roller]

I must be getting old or forgotten to take my meds :confused:
I thought that the Waikato Rally is held in the Waikato :shake: or has it reinvented itself into the KB Annual Rally :Pokey:

[Quasievil]

While understanding a need to be fiscally frugal, not every biker is into Taupo, tents or track riding.

Decent cabins (preferably with their own dunnies, so's us old dudes with weak bladders and altzheimers don't get lost or mugged by Guy Ropes in the middle of the night) and entertaining options for day rides would be more our cup of flat white.

Belt Road motorcamp in New Plymouth would meet most people's needs, offering the full gamut from tents onwards. There are numerous rides that can be done from there too, for riders of varying skill levels. A KBer lunch at the Whangamomona pub would be a shit load of fun!

There is a range of venues in New Plymouth that I am sure could do a cheap and cheerful dinner as well.


Another option could be that big famous motorcamp whose name I can never remember in Napier...

SOUNDS BLOODY GREAT MATE:niceone: . I WILL DO SOME INVESTIGATING, WHY AM I SHOUTING ?

[Warr]

While understanding a need to be fiscally frugal, not every biker is into Taupo, tents or track riding.

Decent cabins (preferably with their own dunnies, so's us old dudes with weak bladders and altzheimers don't get lost or mugged by Guy Ropes in the middle of the night) and entertaining options for day rides would be more our cup of flat white.

Belt Road motorcamp in New Plymouth would meet most people's needs, offering the full gamut from tents onwards. There are numerous rides that can be done from there too, for riders of varying skill levels. A KBer lunch at the Whangamomona pub would be a shit load of fun!

There is a range of venues in New Plymouth that I am sure could do a cheap and cheerful dinner as well.

Another option could be that big famous motorcamp whose name I can never remember in Napier...
Am with Hitcher on this one.. "... not every biker is into Taupo, tents or track riding"
New Plymouth and day rides sounds cool.
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Warren XJ900

[Paul in NZ]

De Bretts camping ground at Taupo has a wide range of accomodation including tent sites, a thermal pool with a built in BBQ.

We used it for a Guzzi rally once and it's was not too shabby. Bastard of a place for rides though. Too much traffic (IMHO) and people.

We did get a little area put aside for us though!

Napier is another cool place. We had a Guzzi rally there and took over a whole motel complex. It was very reasonable and an easy stroll to the local pub that put on a feed and a band.

Paul N

[Waylander]

Whatever happens I'm in on this one, if place isnt set yet we could ride from Hamilton out to Gisborne. Had an urge to take the bike through the gorge ever since I dorve through it at christmas.

[Quasievil]

De Bretts camping ground at Taupo has a wide range of ..........

Paul N

Got the name of the Motel mate, and how many can it accomodate ?

[Eyetie]

Hi Quasi,

Taupo track bookings/events :
http://www.taupocarclub.org.nz/events/bookings.php?l=evtb2001

[Riff Raff]

I would be good to have some Medics, when are you off ?
Ideal weekend would be end april cos blue watch is off from the friday to tuesday (29th april to 2nd may). Could do the weekend before as well tho (23 and 24 April) as we are off then too.

[Quasievil]

Ideal weekend would be end april cos blue watch is off from the friday to tuesday (29th april to 2nd may). Could do the weekend before as well tho (23 and 24 April) as we are off then too.

Okay sounds good 23/24th it will need to be as we have kids on the other weekend, cool as ,
just need more ideas on accomodation for up to 100 people, thats the tricky bit:confused:

[Milky]

Ideal weekend would be end april cos blue watch is off from the friday to tuesday (29th april to 2nd may)

I like that idea - It could turn into a great big KB birthday celebration too, seeing as mine is on the 2nd of may, and quasi and slipstream are around the same time too :2thumbsup

[edit] On reading Quasi's next post it seems less likely - cant have the organiser not being at the rally...

[FzerozeroT]

Hows about a combination of the road track? some of us have given up road for race and we don't want to miss out.

[Paul in NZ]

[QUOTE=Paul in NZ]De Bretts camping ground at Taupo has a wide range of accomodation including tent sites, a thermal pool with a built in BBQ.

We used it for a Guzzi rally once and it's was not too shabby. Bastard of a place for rides though. Too much traffic (IMHO) and people.

We did get a little area put aside for us though!

Napier is another cool place. We had a Guzzi rally there and took over a whole motel complex. It was very reasonable and an easy stroll to the local pub that put on a feed and a band.

Paul N[/QUOTE

Got the name of the Motel mate, and how many can it accomodate ?

Albatross (no you don't get frickin wafers with it)

It's like $65 for a double (ph 0800 ALBATROS). It's on the main drag and bikes are visible but it's no sweat 'cos it's busy and well lit. The big plus is a possible tour of the back roads up the Tuki Tuki valley to the Patangata pub for lunch and then back down the ridge road (I might get lost a couple of times)

Paul N

[toads]

well as far as we go, new plymouth is just too far for us to consider. the last time we went down there it took forever.
We'd definately consider napier, we could ride there and back in a day if needs be, we would far rather not do the camping thing either, cos if the weather is shitty, as it often is in april, we don't fancy a cold wet night anywhere especially with work pending monday morning, but hey majority rule in this game, so whatever. cheers L

[White trash]

Just tell me where and when. I'll be there.

Got too many nice invites of hospitality at the last one to miss out.

(Haven't forgotten you guys, L. Just can't get away right now! :brick: )

[Two Smoker]

Im keen for anything :niceone: But 2 months is fucking tight to get my 600 back on the road :wacko:

Also, can we still have a bit of track time??? A nice relaxing ride on the Saturday, followed by a hard blat on the track for sunday??? I dont really have a road bike (like FzerozeroT and MR) but are still keen to meet heaps of people :niceone:

[Sparky Bills]

Am always keen for a good weekend of bikes/booze and hey even some babes! :wari:
Keep me informed!

[SPman]

I'm in on this one, even if the sky falls in and I'm there in a bath chair!
:drinknsin:drinknsin:drinknsin

[jimbo600]

SOUNDS BLOODY GREAT MATE:niceone: . I WILL DO SOME INVESTIGATING, WHY AM I SHOUTING ?

Plus another good thing about New Plymouth is all the girls there have cousins for parents.

Seriously though, I am keen. anywhere is good. However I might have to bail if I get called back to work. (Like last time)

[Blakamin]

Plus another good thing about New Plymouth is all the girls there have cousins for parents.
this from a man who lived on a smaller island with 50 times the population..... :shake:

[jimbo600]

this from a man who lived on a smaller island with 50 times the population..... :shake:

And by god did my kin know how to put out.

[SPman]

Plus another good thing about New Plymouth is all the girls there have cousins for parents.


Hmm, dads first wife was a cousin from New Plymouth.........

[MadDuck]

Plus another good thing about New Plymouth is all the girls there have cousins for parents.


As my dear EX is from there and we went to visit not so long ago ......I have to say its not just the girls :shake:

Good on ya Quasi. I will be there wherever it ends up. Goes without saying you need any help organising then just holla. Not that I can do a hell of a lot being so far away :cool:

[Blakamin]

And by god did my kin know how to put out.
:2thumbsup :2thumbsup :2thumbsup
well done Jimbo!!!!!! :laugh:

[Krusti]

Just putting in my 2 cents...... Another option.... Okoroire Pub. Stay in Pub, camping ground. Have Hot pools and Golf course. For those smart asses .. they hire clubs! Just another option.

[Quasievil]

Just putting in my 2 cents...... Another option.... Okoroire Pub. Stay in Pub, camping ground. Have Hot pools and Golf course. For those smart asses .. they hire clubs! Just another option.

Sorry mate but where is this, never heard of it ??:spudwhat:

[Blakamin]

Just putting in my 2 cents...... Another option.... Okoroire Pub. Stay in Pub, camping ground. Have Hot pools and Golf course. For those smart asses .. they hire clubs! Just another option.
(and I have a key to their JukeBox)... shhhhhh


actually have keys to about 300 of the things in NZ

[Krusti]

Sorry mate but where is this, never heard of it ??:spudwhat:
About 5km Tauranga side of Tirau.

[Slipstream]

Same Im 29th April, good plan do we need water for a fight ?

Do you even need to ask??? :devil2:

....


Maybe not so much duct tape this time :innocent:

[Waylander]

Might actually be able to go to this. Had a good talk with a guy at MAF and gonna have a follow up with him to finnish takin care of everything I need them to fix so I can get the bike legal and got a call back from one of the places I have sent my CV into for a job. Also found out that my residency should fall through in march so I will no longer be a waylander though that would have been a cool name to have sewn into my jacket.

[Jantar]

Obviously date and venue have not yet been finalised.

May a humble South Islander suggest 14th & 15th May. Those from further afield who have just completed the Southern Cross may be able to join in. I know I would.

For a possible venue, How about Waharoa airfield at Matamata. they have bunk rooms and cabins at a reasonable price plus camping sites for those who like to tent. Full kitchen facilities and good modern ablution blocks. Its also close to the restaraunts in Matamata and the hot pools at opal springs or Okaraire. Its also not too cold even in mid winter, in fact May is still quite mild.

:yeah:

[LB]

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If it involves sleeping in a tent I won't be there.

Taupo has racing three w/ends in April:
3rd is Pacific Club meet
17th is Sidecars boys "have a go" day
24th is Auckland Club meet

May 7th/8th is tentatively an endurance race at Pukekohe (yet to be confirmed - Vince Sharpe is organising)

8th May is Pacific Club meet at Taupo
21st May is Auckland Club meet at Taupo

Good luck with the organising Quasi, I understand you did a great job last time.

If there's motels with my own bed/shower/toilet available, and if I'm not at a race meeting, I'll be there!
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[toads]

I'm in on this one, even if the sky falls in and I'm there in a bath chair!
:drinknsin:drinknsin:drinknsin

that's the spirit!

[RiderInBlack]

So why don't you guys come north for a change:spudwhat: Like the 26 & 27 Feb for instants (see http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=8618 ).

[Slim]

http://www.wises.co.nz/map/default.asp?svctype=16&mapwhich=19&mapsize=2&width=512&height=960&businesses=1&brad=25&color=-1&filled=0&routemethod=0&s_id=&radius=&a=0&e=2754000&n=6365800&zoom=4&move=true&zoomin=true

Okoroire is on the road between SH27 & SH28 south of the Hinuera Straights/Te Poi. Nice pup. Quasi - take the Quarry turnoff at the Karapiro Mobil, when you hit the straights, go straight across there until you hit SH27, which is a right/left dog leg intersection. When you get to the end of that road, turn left then when you hit the Okoroire T intersection, turn right & the pub's right in front of you. It's a good set up & a popular motorcycle gathering place on the weekend.


I reckon that & Matamata are too far north, especially if some of the South Islanders are keen to join us. All you pussy Auckland people should be able to go further than that! :sly:

[MSTRS]

Somewhere end of April good for me. Mrs M in States for a month then....need to fill time somehow :innocent:

[Quasievil]

The deal is for All Kiwibikers , so to be fair to everyone it MUSt be central north islan, ie Napier, Taupo, New Plymouth, this way no one has to have all two days in the saddle but everyone can get in a decent ride.

For those good mates of mine that only have race bikes, it seems Taupo is booked up for some time, so this idea wont owrk, so get those road bikes up to speed.

Remember we will ideally need to accomodate up to 100 people, last year we had 60 odd, this year will be bigger.

The BIGEEST problem and only Obstacle is accomdation, we need somewhere capable of holding this many people for one night.

The other option of course is to name the city and everyone soughts there own accom and we hold a gathering that night or something ?

[Slipstream]

The other option of course is to name the city and everyone soughts there own accom and we hold a gathering that night or something ?

That's just not as fun...:confused: How else can there be duct tape expressionism?

[StoneChucker]

That's just not as fun...:confused: How else can there be duct tape expressionism?
It just has to be one place, with a hotpool and quiet stunt road... :banana:

[bugjuice]

I'm all up for what ever is decided.. just point me in the right direction and give me someone to follow.. Just someone let me know the time and place to meet..

[Skunk]

I'm into whatever is decided... Just money and date clash (like last year) will keep me away.

[loosebruce]

Whenever/Wherever, i'm not fussed, i'll just try my best not to a: crash before it, b: lose licence before it, this time.

Just as long as there is some good "back" roads, i'll bring the digi camera the video camera and the on board pencil camera too :apint:

[Paul in NZ]

Big camping ground that has a wide variety of accomodation types and a quiet BBQ spot where we can all go get fonged.

Duct tape adventures are best kept indoors. Inexpertly applied it can fuck someones paintwork which aint funny in the slightest. Expertly applied, it can keep a troublesome guest subdued for hours...

Not that i'd know of course...

so.. What we want is a big camping ground with a pub wot does meals close by. We select an unpopular weekend or something really frickin stupid like a monday night and all take a days leave...

Paul N

[toads]

The deal is for All Kiwibikers , so to be fair to everyone it MUSt be central north islan, ie Napier, Taupo, New Plymouth, this way no one has to have all two days in the saddle but everyone can get in a decent ride.

For those good mates of mine that only have race bikes, it seems Taupo is booked up for some time, so this idea wont owrk, so get those road bikes up to speed.

Remember we will ideally need to accomodate up to 100 people, last year we had 60 odd, this year will be bigger.

The BIGEEST problem and only Obstacle is accomdation, we need somewhere capable of holding this many people for one night.

The other option of course is to name the city and everyone soughts there own accom and we hold a gathering that night or something ?

Well Napier is a good bet for accomodation cos there is always Hastings just down the road, and pretty much guaranteed to get a bed for the night somewhere.

[Quasievil]

Okay people we are kind of on the right track , but lets now focus on the 3 big ones

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION

this is what I really need, someone who knows a good location, somewhere like the last spot.

SO think think think so we can drink drink drink, hey Im a Poet and I didnt know it:niceone:

[Hitcher]

Mrs H and I would be up for Napier or New Plymouth. The "Napier equivalent" of Whangamomona is possibly the Patangata pub... A great ride to get there, irrespective of which way one goes.

[Skunk]

Mrs H and I would be up for Napier or New Plymouth. The "Napier equivalent" of Whangamomona is possibly the Patangata pub... A great ride to get there, irrespective of which way one goes.That's the one next to the bridge (that leads to Middle Road :love: ) right? Great place... :apint:

[RiderInBlack]

The deal is for All Kiwibikers , so to be fair to everyone it MUSt be central north islan, ie Napier, Taupo, New Plymouth, this way no one has to have all two days in the saddle but everyone can get in a decent ride.Southerns on this site would disagee with the statement.

[RiderInBlack]

All you pussy Auckland people should be able to go further than that! :sly:I agreee with that. As a Northlander, I have traveled at least that to get to any of the KB rides.

[Quasievil]

Southerns on this site would disagee with the statement.


Okay youre right we will hold it 30 kms south of wellington smack in the middle of the Cook straight is this fairer:wari:
Or maybe I can wangle a free deal and have a cook strait ferry all ours for the weekend to ferry us across the ditch :2thumbsup

[aff-man]

I'm in with a grin (dates depending though)

I don't know if it's to close but there is this wicked as backpackers in rotavagas that has rooms/resturand/bar and a giant hot pool. And if you ask the bar they give you plastic beer cup (keg party style) so you can drink in the hot pool :apint: ... Great place................. just can't remember the name :brick:

[Slipstream]

Rotarua, Napier...these both sound great.....especially the Rotarua part :D

[Waylander]

Rotorua..... remind me to brink a gas mask.

[Slipstream]

Rotorua..... remind me to brink a gas mask.

Bah, it's not that bad...I went there for the first time about 2 years ago thinking I'd be driven out by the smell...but to me it just smells different. Not bad just different. You end up only noticing it when you think about it...although when you get back home and have a shower, your clothes remind you what it smells like :lol:

To summarise-

I like Rotorua and I'm proud of it!! :p

[StoneChucker]

I'm in with a grin (dates depending though)

I don't know if it's to close but there is this wicked as backpackers in rotavagas that has rooms/resturand/bar and a giant hot pool. And if you ask the bar they give you plastic beer cup (keg party style) so you can drink in the hot pool :apint: ... Great place................. just can't remember the name :brick:
I was at two in the area. One was maybe Rainbow something? And, I THINK the other was the Pickled Parrot???

But either way, I think I know the one you mean. Very nice, but do they have enough rooms? 60 - 100 people, a few fewer rooms obviously, due to couples. Also, the one I'm thinking of only had street parking. Hmm, maybe I could sleep on the street, and put my bike in the room?

[Velox]

Oh - Rotorua sounds good! Prob the earlier the better weather-wise. But then again if we did it last year in that weather so we can prob cope with anything (except I won't have SC's car to chuck a second change of riding gear in this time!)
Punakaiki would also be awesome (camping ground with cabins, pub/restaurant around the corner, nice roads, a beach...) but perhaps a little too far.
Are any of you southerners thinking of coming up?

[Zapf]

New Plymouth or Napier sounds great... not too far and not too close...

but hay I'll turn up anywere Quasi decides... (provided no date clash)

Can someone bring some DUCK tape! :cool:

[Quasievil]

Now we are on a good track Backpackers!!!! why didnt I think of that, ON YA AFFMAN

Do you think Rotorua is to far away for the welly MOB?

I will look at other Backpackers in the area today.

I like the idea of Napier or New Plymouth as the roads in the area are so much better, but then again Taupo has a race track , but the track is booked,,,,,, mmmmmmmmm thinking thinking thinking

Good stuff though people, keep up the thinking

[White trash]

Do you think Rotorua is to far away for the welly MOB?



Fuck off mate.

We're known to knock off work at 1pm on a Saturday, ride to Auckland for a piss up, do a track day on the Sunday, then ride home Sunday night!

Rotorua too far away indeed. Pffft.

[RiderInBlack]

Sorry Quasi, I must of been in a shitty mood when I got back from the days work.

If you are thinking Rotorua, try Waikite Valley Hot Pools and Thermal Area (you trun off SH5 by the Waitapu Pub, or you can come in off SH30). I was there last weekend having a late Xmas BBQ with the BOP CC (a Tuaranga MC). Awesome I tell you:2thumbsup

[Quasievil]

Sorry Quasi, I must of been in a shitty mood when I got back from the days work.

If you are thinking Rotorua, try Waikite Valley Hot Pools and Thermal Area (you trun off SH5 by the Waitapu Pub, or you can come in off SH30). I was there last weekend having a late Xmas BBQ with the BOP CC (a Tuaranga MC). Awesome I tell you:2thumbsup

Its called banter mate , love it:shake:
sounds good , do they have accomodation there for heaps ??

[RiderInBlack]

Its called banter mate , love it:shake:
sounds good , do they have accomodation there for heaps ??Tents and Campers only I think, so might not work for some KB'ers.

[toads]

Now we are on a good track Backpackers!!!! why didnt I think of that, ON YA AFFMAN

Do you think Rotorua is to far away for the welly MOB?

I will look at other Backpackers in the area today.

I like the idea of Napier or New Plymouth as the roads in the area are so much better, but then again Taupo has a race track , but the track is booked,,,,,, mmmmmmmmm thinking thinking thinking

Good stuff though people, keep up the thinking

Rotorua is an awesome ride for us, so we're keen, there is a relatively cheap municipal motorcamp in rotorua can't think what it's called offhand, has lots of cabins as well as camping area, have stayed there before, plus has some rather dated hotpools. However anything in rr needs to be booked well in advance, it's very hard to get last minute accomodation there.

[Quasievil]

Okay, Ive done some research and there is only one backpackers in the central north island which can cater for a reasonable number of peps around 80, Ive contacted them but it wont be enough people Im sure.

So this is where we are heading at this stage.

National Park has a bunch of large accomodation Backpacker style facilities, 144 peps (now we are talking) None with a pool but hot tubs are available at one.
It is central
it is big enough
it has a bar and Disco
it has good roads around it

So will keep you all posted about the responses to the emails Ive sent before posting anything "official like"

Sounds like it will be a goody !!!!!!!!!!!:2thumbsup

If you got any comments make em now !!!!!!!!!!!

[toads]

Okay, Ive done some research and there is only one backpackers in the central north island which can cater for a reasonable number of peps around 80, Ive contacted them but it wont be enough people Im sure.

So this is where we are heading at this stage.

National Park has a bunch of large accomodation Backpacker style facilities, 144 peps (now we are talking) None with a pool but hot tubs are available at one.
It is central
it is big enough
it has a bar and Disco
it has good roads around it

So will keep you all posted about the responses to the emails Ive sent before posting anything "official like"

Sounds like it will be a goody !!!!!!!!!!!:2thumbsup

If you got any comments make em now !!!!!!!!!!!

this is taupo area right? Sorry to be dense

[Quasievil]

this is taupo area right? Sorry to be dense

hEY tOADS, ITS ABOUT 40 KMS FROM THE LAST DESTINATION, SO NOT MUCH FARTHER (sorry caps)

And there is a great pub in Natioanl park who we will be talking to re a band

[Holy Roller]

Bah, it's not that bad...I went there for the first time about 2 years ago thinking I'd be driven out by the smell...but to me it just smells different. Not bad just different. You end up only noticing it when you think about it...although when you get back home and have a shower, your clothes remind you what it smells like :lol:

To summarise-

I like Rotorua and I'm proud of it!! :p
The smell is hydrogen sulfide too much and it'll kill you. A reall problem when I was digging drains in Rotovegas, had to moniter the gas level all the time to stay safe. Anyway you don't smell it after a while cause it deadens the sense of smell.

[toads]

hEY tOADS, ITS ABOUT 40 KMS FROM THE LAST DESTINATION, SO NOT MUCH FARTHER (sorry caps)

And there is a great pub in Natioanl park who we will be talking to re a band

thanks for clearing that up for me, don't know whether we will be able to have anyone to look after the kids at this stage anyway.

[Slipstream]

How bout as maybe a small kernal of an idea...hiring a babysitter at the place we go to?

Like have 2 rooms dedicated to kids and 2 babysitters?

I dunno just an idea.

[RiderInBlack]

Don't forget there is a couple of KB'ers that were keen to do a bit of jelly wrestling, so we must try to cater for them. Would not like them to have missed out:msn-wink:

[Quasievil]

How bout as maybe a small kernal of an idea...hiring a babysitter at the place we go to?

Like have 2 rooms dedicated to kids and 2 babysitters?

I dunno just an idea.


Good idea, DONE !!!

[Slipstream]

Don't forget there is a couple of KB'ers that were keen to do a bit of jelly wrestling, so we must try to cater for them. Would not like them to have missed out:msn-wink:

Remember it has to be lime jelly :niceone: Cheers mate

[toads]

How bout as maybe a small kernal of an idea...hiring a babysitter at the place we go to?

Like have 2 rooms dedicated to kids and 2 babysitters?

I dunno just an idea.
can't pillion 3 kids on two bikes even if we wanted to lol

[Slipstream]

can't pillion 3 kids on two bikes even if we wanted to lol

hmmm that does put a damper on things lol

I'm going up in a cage anyway...

I'll be KB support with Med Kit, Quasi...
if you need one that is....

[Krusti]

If for some reason you need a marque I can probably get one next to nothing, 9x9,or 9x12 or 9x18m. Probably dont need it but another option.

[Two Smoker]

Can't be bothered, and dont have the time to read all previous posts... But can someone update me on the what the general idea of the Waikato ride is going to be???

[Firefight]

Can't be bothered, and dont have the time to read all previous posts... But can someone update me on the what the general idea of the Waikato ride is going to be???


get bothered , make time or miss out.

F/F

[White trash]

get bothered , make time or miss out.

F/F

Now see, I would be keen. But last time, some stocky prick with a better 'tache than me, kept slamming drinks down in front of me.

I'm a bit intimidated by this sort of behaviour.




Sorry.

[Two Smoker]

get bothered , make time or miss out.

F/F

I want to come, but i dont have the time (literally) to look through the postings.... I wont be back on KB till tomorrow night...

[Firefight]

I want to come, but i dont have the time (literally) to look through the postings.... I wont be back on KB till tomorrow night...


well its not for a couple of months yet, so you should have ya shit sorted by then, if you miss it, MR and I will tell you all about it when we get back.

F/F :sunny:

[Blakamin]

if someone could decide a date soon, I'll try and organise another driver...
need about 4-6 weeks notice tho...

[Joni]

if someone could decide a date soon, I'll try and organise another driver...
need about 4-6 weeks notice tho...

From the sounds of it, it will be 2-3 months from now?....

So maybe a date should be decided sooner than later so people can make a plan.

:yeah:

[Quasievil]

From the sounds of it, it will be 2-3 months from now?....

So maybe a date should be decided sooner than later so people can make a plan.

:yeah:

I really wanted input on this forum , its not the actual Waiakto rally 3 page as such, BUT Im thinking tentatively 23rd 24th April (anzac weekend) so Saturday Sunday, then you can have monday to recover so to speak.
The main reason for this date is Riff Raff and some of the other paramedics are not working ,so they can come, safety first of course.

If anyone can raise a Really great reason why it shouldnt be this weekend say so now.

Im negotiating a deal with a few Ski resort Back packer style places in National Park at the moment, I will now the deal in the next few days.

I will put up the actual event in a few days.

the route may follw a bit later.

I will be talking to White trash and Slipstream this weekend about them organising the routes, logistics, safety support vehicles from the south end.

I REALLY HOPE SOME SOUTHERNERS COME !!!!

I really want it to be another awesome weekend for everyone.

We will be doing the old Spank fundraiser as well this will be biult into the pricing.
I expect the costs to be around the same level including the same deal, bed meals etc.
I will also be trying to get a decent party thing going on, band or something.

SO will keep you posted, from this thread it would seem it will be HUGE

Cant wait !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Joni]

Anzac weekend sounds great to me Brett!
:shake:

[Firefight]

I'm a bit intimidated by this sort of behaviour.




like the Tui add says "Yeah right"

F/F :apint:

[Waylander]

Sweet as Quasi. This gives me plenty of time to get the ride legal and then get the money. Wahoo this will probably be my first KB ride and I'll get to meet so many of you cool peaple. And yall can meet me:2thumbsup

[Riff Raff]

The main reason for this date is Riff Raff and some of the other paramedics are not working ,so they can come, safety first of course.

Thanks mate - appreciate that. Since we have so few weekends off, it's great to know that you are trying to accommodate us. :hug:

F/F you need to change to Blue watch so we are all off at the same time!!!

[Slipstream]

F/F you need to change to Blue watch so we are all off at the same time!!!


ooooOOOooo. Blue watch...medic code...cool :)

Yeah


I Nominate ANZAC weekend....

Do I have a 2nd?

[Paul in NZ]

ooooOOOooo. Blue watch...medic code...cool :)

Yeah


I Nominate ANZAC weekend....

Do I have a 2nd?

Hey! You haven't finished the first one yet....

But... That weekend even looks good for us too...

Paul N

[scroter]

im there. i just hope i dont start looking forward to it like 3 weeks before again

[loosebruce]

I will also be trying to get a decent party thing going on, band or something.


You could always bring your tape collection Quasi :wari: :wari: :wari:

23-24th all good by me mate, if everything is in one piece i'm there.

[Two Smoker]

Ill work as hard as i can, to get my bikes on the road.... But if not, i nominate myself to be a second driver in the support wagon :niceone:

I also second Slipstreams initial vote :niceone:

WOOHOO ANOTHER KB WAIKATO RIDE..........

[Paul in NZ]

Ill work as hard as i can, to get my bikes on the road.... But if not, i nominate myself to be a second driver in the support wagon :niceone:

I also second Slipstreams initial vote :niceone:

WOOHOO ANOTHER KB WAIKATO RIDE..........

Dude! Just concentrate on the bike you want to ride to the rally! No need to get em all going.

Paul N

[Two Smoker]

Dude! Just concentrate on the bike you want to ride to the rally! No need to get em all going.

Paul N

I need to though :( Racing is very important, so need to finish the brakes on the ZXR400... But this ride is very important, so need to fix the gixxer, and im selling my car, so need the RG to commute.... :wacko:

[BigB]

We're keen and anzac weekend sounds good. Might even manage to talk to a few more people, may not post much but been around a while.

cheers

[Quasievil]

We're keen and anzac weekend sounds good. Might even manage to talk to a few more people, may not post much but been around a while.

cheers

Cool BigB, remember though this is KBrs first others last.I have the feeling we will fill all 144 beds no problem.:niceone:

[toads]

Now see, I would be keen. But last time, some stocky prick with a better 'tache than me, kept slamming drinks down in front of me.

I'm a bit intimidated by this sort of behaviour.




Sorry.
you found the banana thing quite terrifying comeon now fess up

[Zapf]

I need to though :( Racing is very important, so need to finish the brakes on the ZXR400... But this ride is very important, so need to fix the gixxer, and im selling my car, so need the RG to commute.... :wacko:

do you need any parts from Aussy (Melb)? cause I am going there friday coming week. will be happy to bring something back if you organise it.

[White trash]

you found the banana thing quite terrifying comeon now fess up

Oh my god? How pissed was I? What banana thing?

[RiderInBlack]

Oh my god? How pissed was I? What banana thing?You don't have a "Me, Myself and Irene" thing going on, do you WT:msn-wink: :killingme

[aff-man]

Woo Hoo!! Quasi you legend.. i am soo there.
Cheers for thinking of Ambo's and lettin us come too

Will most certainly have the TL backand running by then..
Rotovega's gets my vote.. 23-24 is all good.

FF you gonna take some more "sick" leave?

From what i can tell he has used it up after "sick" days riding and rum excursions hahahahaha... I'm in as well and i should have the hang of my new machine by then yeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa :2thumbsup

[LB]

do you need any parts from Aussy (Melb)? cause I am going there friday coming week. will be happy to bring something back if you organise it.
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Any chance of bringing back a few Ducati carbon fibre goodies?

(just kidding!)
.
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[Quasievil]

Woo Hoo!! Quasi you legend.. i am soo there.
Cheers for thinking of Ambo's and lettin us come too

Will most certainly have the TL backand running by then..
Rotovega's gets my vote.. 23-24 is all good.

FF you gonna take some more "sick" leave?

Pleasure mate, its going to be National Park, I booked it yesterday:2thumbsup

[erik]

w00t! :banana:

[StoneChucker]

is that a backpackers? or motor lodge? I'm assuming that you'll make a new thread with the Quasi endorsed, official details? :2thumbsup

[Quasievil]

is that a backpackers? or motor lodge? I'm assuming that you'll make a new thread with the Quasi endorsed, official details? :2thumbsup

What you reckin matey, of course I will.
I will be posting it up all offical like in the next few days, fear not my learned friend.:apint:

[Joni]

I get the feeling this ones gonna be big!!!

Stunning!!! :banana: Thanks for all the effort (again) Brett!

:niceone:

[Riff Raff]

What you reckin matey, of course I will.
I will be posting it up all offical like in the next few days, fear not my learned friend.:apint:
Cool. Let us know if there's anything I can do to help. :banana:

[Racey Rider]

Just so everyone aware. April 23rd is the first round of the Vic Club winter series at Mainfield too. :niceone:

[Pickle]

Depending where in National Park may have to take the adventure bikes, otherwise it's the 600's. Been looking for something to do ANZAC weekend :wari: :apint: :apint: :apint: :apint: :apint: :apint: :apint:

[Waylander]

Depending where in National Park may have to take the adventure bikes, otherwise it's the 600's. Been looking for something to do ANZAC weekend :wari: :apint: :apint: :apint: :apint: :apint: :apint: :apint:

Just out of curiosity, what is ANZAC weekend?

[StoneChucker]

Just out of curiosity, what is ANZAC weekend?
something to do with biscuits. NZ is crazy about their confectionary

[Waylander]

something to do with biscuits. NZ is crazy about their confectionary
Yet another public holiday of wich you have so many?

[Skunk]

something to do with biscuits. NZ is crazy about their confectionaryMilitary Remembrance dayHave a read (http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/Gallery/Anzac/Anzac.htm)

[Riff Raff]

something to do with biscuits. NZ is crazy about their confectionary
:killingme: :niceone:

[Paul in NZ]

Yet another public holiday of wich you have so many?

Yeah.. We are just a bunch of lazy cunts that waited till the Marines came down here so you could have Veterans day in the states...

Paul N

[Slipstream]

Just out of curiosity, what is ANZAC weekend?

ANZAC = Australian and New Zealand Army Corps

Soldiers who landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey early on the morning of 25 April 1915 during the First World War (1914-1918).

[Waylander]

Yeah.. We are just a bunch of lazy cunts that waited till the Marines came down here so you could have Veterans day in the states...

Paul N
lol just wait till I celibrate the fourth of july. I wonder how fast the cops will come after me for setting off fireworks from the states at odd times through out the night.

[StoneChucker]

Have a read (http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/Gallery/Anzac/Anzac.htm)
That site is all serious like. Look, I meant no disrespect, I'm just not a NZ'er (born anyway) so I don't feel all patriotic about that day. I understand the sacrifices the soldiers made.

But I do like biscuits

[Skunk]

:Offtopic:
That site is all serious like. Look, I meant no disrespect, I'm just not a NZ'er (born anyway) so I don't feel all patriotic about that day. I understand the sacrifices the soldiers made.

But I do like biscuitsANZAC biscuits I hope...

[Paul in NZ]

lol just wait till I celibrate the fourth of july. I wonder how fast the cops will come after me for setting off fireworks from the states at odd times through out the night.

If you are daft enough to admit on a public forum that you have illegal explosives imported from the USA then it's just possible that several very serious men and women for a few branches of the government will visit you soon and set you off mate.... :ar15:

Jeepers.... International Master criminal lesson #1 - If you want to do illegal stuff... Keep quiet about it..

[Quasievil]

Wow great this page was full of great ideas ,NOT :spudwhat:

[Racey Rider]

Just so everyone aware. April 23rd is the first round of the Vic Club winter series at Mainfield too. :niceone:

Wow great this page was full of great ideas ,NOT :spudwhat:

Alright! Let me do the thinking for ya then!

Let's all meet at manfield, then group ride to the overnight camp spot after the races!

[bugjuice]

which bit are you looking for ideas? The whole thing, or just the meeting up blah blah etc etc..

[Quasievil]

Ideas Ideas Ideas, its your guys rally I want it to be a good one for ya, spill get loose ,get jiggy with it
Im posting it tonight all offical like

[Waylander]

If you are daft enough to admit on a public forum that you have illegal explosives imported from the USA then it's just possible that several very serious men and women for a few branches of the government will visit you soon and set you off mate.... :ar15:

Jeepers.... International Master criminal lesson #1 - If you want to do illegal stuff... Keep quiet about it..
Maybe should have put the (pt) after that one.... Ohwell if they come I sure I can put up a good fight.:ar15: Bring them on I say.






(oh and pt)

[Motoracer]

Ideas Ideas Ideas, its your guys rally I want it to be a good one for ya, spill get loose ,get jiggy with it
Im posting it tonight all offical like

Drinking contests and games?

[bugjuice]

I remember as a young influential teen, we got a little drunk, span on the spot for as long as we could stand, then got on my mountain bike and tried to ride in a straight line.. Now we're all grown up and have motorbikes.... hmmmmm....
aside from that, I'll have a think and scratch me noooooodle

[Zapf]

.
.
Any chance of bringing back a few Ducati carbon fibre goodies?

(just kidding!)
.
.

LOL serioursly if you want! :)

[Riff Raff]

Drinking contests and games?
:banana: :wari: :apint: :yeah: :2thumbsup

[Paul in NZ]

Well a ride up the mountain to the ski field is a definate.

People that want a longer ride, go around the lake.

If you want an organised night time activity. I could try to whip up a music quiz BUT only people older than me would know the answers.

Paul N

[Hitcher]

Please. No karaoke. Unless there's tequila. Lots of tequila.

[meon3]

If you want a great band there is one based in napier called Naked Gun they play at the Sun City rally every year and also play bars in Taupo. But then again you cant go passed a good juke box that has great variety and plays till morning without getting tired.

[StoneChucker]

We SHOULD be able to drink the pub dry, like last time. I'll be disappointed if we don't. With such a large group, any single drinking game would be hard to organise me thinks.

I'll be in the hotpool, with my drink/nibbles, under the sign saying "No food or drink" :banana:

[StoneChucker]

Please. No karaoke. Unless there's tequila. Lots of tequila.
Say, thats a fine idea you have their Hitcher! You're a sneaky one... One wouldn't bring up the topic unless one secretly wanted to participate in said topic :2thumbsup Will THIS be the time my KB Karaoke dream is realised? People will either say, damn SC you're brilliant, you should quit work and join a band. OR, they will throw bottles at me, which I don't mind so much, as long as they're full of beer.

[Waylander]

If there is gonna be kareoke I'm gonna go to a different pub and leave you drunk peaple that can't sing to your own devices.:niceone:

[Quasievil]

If there is gonna be kareoke I'm gonna go to a different pub and leave you drunk peaple that can't sing to your own devices.:niceone:

Fear not my Waikato mate, the Kareoke has been kicked to touch, it will not be happening

[Riff Raff]

Fear not my Waikato mate, the Kareoke has been kicked to touch, it will not be happening
Damn but I'm so good at kareoke.... no wait, that's right I suck at it big time, especially when pissed because then I think screeching is the best way to hit the high notes..... but then I lose my voice, which is probably not a bad thing either!!!!

[Krusti]

Fear not my Waikato mate, the Kareoke has been kicked to touch, it will not be happening
Thank God for that! :2thumbsup

[Skunk]

Fear not my Waikato mate, the Kareoke has been kicked to touch, it will not be happeningQuasi, you're you hero. :wari: I think I will come (to the rally <-- ha!)

[Waylander]

Fear not my Waikato mate, the Kareoke has been kicked to touch, it will not be happening
Glad to hear that. Speaking of touch, anybody think they might be up for a game of footy if there is a big enough field?

(did I get it right? Footy is what you call rugby right?)

[RiderInBlack]

Tag-of-war with a jelly pit in the centre. Each team need a girl in the front (closest to the jelly):whistle:

Oh and don't forget the Lime Jelly Wrestling:niceone:

[ching_ching]

Tag-of-war with a jelly pit in the centre. Each team need a girl in the front (closest to the jelly):whistle:

Oh and don't forget the Lime Jelly Wrestling:niceone:

I'd like to second that Mr Chairman :2thumbsup

[PhilBilly]

Should be able to make it, id say that id be living in Hammy by then, well... thats the plan. Havent been on a big bike rally before, going to miss out on the poker run in welly at the end of Feb, dam work putting me on sunday.

[Storm]

Sounds a ripper, just so long as I am sober enough to parade on Mon morning. :2thumbsup
( Its not a good look to face plant the ground)

[trump-lady]

Weekend of anzac.......Turners farm Tahora SH43 Taranaki. Live music, competitions, food, bar, amenities on site. Pre reg $30, gate sales $35. Enquiries Gypsy 06 7523615.

Tahora is 15 mins east of Whangamomona, aprox half way between Tamaranui & Stratford

Last time it included a shot at the gate :)

[Quasievil]

Weekend of anzac.......Turners farm Tahora SH43 Taranaki. Live music, competitions, food, bar, amenities on site. Pre reg $30, gate sales $35. Enquiries Gypsy 06 7523615.

Tahora is 15 mins east of Whangamomona, aprox half way between Tamaranui & Stratford

Last time it included a shot at the gate :)

Prolly should start another thread, as this one is kinda like errr 5 years old