WAIKATO RALLY 3

**Quasievil** · 7th February 2005, 06:39

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

Later

**toads** · 7th February 2005, 07:14

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** · 7th February 2005, 07:30

Originally Posted by 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.

Good Point Toads thanks, okay two months time ?

**Midnight 82** · 7th February 2005, 07:37

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.

**StoneChucker** · 7th February 2005, 09:19

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

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** · 7th February 2005, 09:27

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.

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

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

Fart?

**Slipstream** · 7th February 2005, 09:30

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

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

**scroter** · 7th February 2005, 09:34

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** · 7th February 2005, 09:50

Originally Posted by Slipstream

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

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

**Quasievil** · 7th February 2005, 09:51

Originally Posted by 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.

Fart?

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

**Quasievil** · 7th February 2005, 09:52

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 7th February 2005, 10:38

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** · 7th February 2005, 10:55

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

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

**StoneChucker** · 7th February 2005, 11:13

Originally Posted by 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 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

Great Idea though, even some of us young'uns prefer cabins and dunnies.