Junkmanjoe's heading for the south - Jan 22-25th 2010

**junkmanjoe** · 30th December 2009, 19:27

Trip up date

the new route so far

friday 22nd jan 2010
the 9fiddy and JMJ, and Palidin and the new TA, are leaving wellington, at 3am arrive picton 6am aprox..bluebridge
from here we are riding to Blenheim for breaky and catch up with old work mates of mine..
after breky, we riding the molesworth station to Hanmer springs, which we wil stay the night at.Hanmer springs forest camp...

have a looky around the village. possibly have a look up lewis pass, while in the area.

saturday 23rd jan.

ride the rainbow road, ,, and possably the maruia saddle track,subject to time, as we are heading for the west coast, booked cabin at Mokihinui camp ground north of west port, i wish to travel up the west coast to Kohaihai bluff as far as i can, return back to camp on saturday evening...

sunday 24 jan
ride south down the west coast to greymouth..from here...we looking at riding the lake brunner road to jacksons then on to arthurs pass. and lees pass...
cabin booked at leighfeild beach motor camp, east coast.

monday 25th.
ride the east coast and then ride the port underwood road and catch the 2pm ferry home..

thats the plan..

your comments and idea are welcome.

JMJ

**JATZ** · 30th December 2009, 20:01

Sunday :Arthurs and Porters passes

then Lees valley as you're scooting around Chch
If you havn't done the East coast then do it, Hundalees, Kaikoura coast

and some other bits

**junkmanjoe** · 30th December 2009, 20:27

Hello mr Jatz,,,,sounds like your twisting my arm...Arthurs and Porters passes then Lees valley .east coast for sunday night then..sounds good to me...

JMJ

**veny** · 30th December 2009, 20:42

If you're going to Westport, then you could turn right and head up the coast.
You have to come back that way...
We went to a wedding at Gentle Annie a few years ago.
http://www.gentleannie.co.nz/
Wow! Nice place and nice bar

Or much further east..., Banks Peninsula?
Purau Bay, Port Levy, Pigeon Bay and up to the Summit Rd.
Either turn left and follow the Summit to Akaroa for supplies and Flea Bay for lunch..., or turn right and end up at the Hilltop Tavern.
From there you can take a 4WD down to Little River, up Harmans track and back to Port Levy.
It's a great ride

**BMWST?** · 30th December 2009, 20:54

Originally Posted by JATZ

Sunday :Arthurs and Porters passes

then Lees valley as you're scooting around Chch
If you havn't done the East coast then do it, Hundalees, Kaikoura coast

and some other bits

whats the inland kaikoura road like?

**Padmei** · 30th December 2009, 20:55

Oh you're gonna have some fun fun fun!

**warewolf** · 30th December 2009, 21:19

Originally Posted by BMWST?

whats the inland kaikoura road like?

Fabulous! One of those 'hidden gems' under-rated etc etc.

There's also a few stunning little roads around the southern half/end, eg Leader Road.

**JATZ** · 30th December 2009, 21:21

Originally Posted by BMWST?

whats the inland kaikoura road like?

'sposed to be nice, I've only driven it at night once and I could see the potential

Actually JMJ, we could do that instead

**BMWST?** · 30th December 2009, 21:26

Originally Posted by JATZ

'sposed to be nice, I've only driven it at night once and I could see the potential

Actually JMJ, we could do that instead

it comes out at kaikoura so you can still do the "coast road"

**buggsubique** · 31st December 2009, 12:34

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

your comments and idea are welcome.

JMJ

Comment 1: You are a wanker for getting in more riding in my own back yard than me.

Comment 2: Welcome to stop by for coffee / repairs etc if needed.

Comment 3: Me and Zerax are aiming to do Moles / Rainbow loop in a day, prob Sunday (unless Z jumps on board with the JMJ Adv Train).

Idea: If absolutely necessary, I could offer my shed to house the Silver Beast down here for you. You could come over anytime and ride it in the South Island...just trying to save you $ on the ferry Xing is all, ... honest

. I'd even start it up and take it "round the block" once a week for you...

**junkmanjoe** · 31st December 2009, 15:29

Comment 1: You are a wanker for getting in more riding in my own back yard than me. YES THIS IS TRUE........

Comment 2: Welcome to stop by for coffee / repairs etc if needed. I CANT REMEMBER WHERE YOU LIVE,,,IM OLD AND GRAY NOW..

Comment 3: Me and Zerax are aiming to do Moles / Rainbow loop in a day, prob Sunday (unless Z jumps on board with the JMJ Adv Train).
MAY PAY TO BRING A Tow ROPE, IN CASE I RUN OUT OF GAS.

hi ya buggs... reason for stop over in hanmer springs friday, is ill be starting my tour from masterton at midnight thursday 21st
due at blue bridge ferry 2am, sail 3am.. i might get 3 hrs sleep,,,then its ride time..catch up with us in blenheim, buggs..

JMJ

**junkmanjoe** · 31st December 2009, 17:56

yip planing to go north of westport.

ill have to leave around CHCH till next time, when i do the bottom half.

thanks
JMJ

**pete376403** · 31st December 2009, 21:54

Our paths may cross, we (bunch of mates and myself) are doing the TOTSI ride (Top Of The South Island) starting Thursday 21st, arriving Picton 5:15, witha bunch of tracks to get us to hanmer for the night. basing in reefton friday through sunday nights and back to Picton monday for the 6.05pm boat.

good range of bikes from the sublime to the ridiculous (KTM 950 & 450, BMW, XR, DR, KLR)

Should be fun