Clarence Reserve open weekends 2010-2011

[Howie]

Doc now have there open weekends for access to the clarence reserve up on their web site

the dates are Here

In 2010/2011 Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Clarence will tentatively be open for 4WD on:

•30 October - 1 November 2010 (Marlborough Anniversary weekend)
•26 November - 28 November 2010.
•7 January - 9 January 2011.
•28 January to 30 January 2011.
•25 February to 27 February 2011.
To check if the road is open on these dates, contact South Marlborough Area Office.

Gate open times
Friday: 12.00 pm to 5.00 pm (except Marlborough Anniversary weekend)

Saturday and Sunday: 8.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Monday 1 November holiday: 8.00 am to 5.00 pm (Marlborough Anniversary weekend).

who's interested in an overnight stay one of the weekends it's open?

[thepom]

Me....where are we staying....kaikoura somewhere?

[cynna]

or staying in one of the cabins or tenting in the reserve. im keen either way

[Howie]

Me....where are we staying....kaikoura somewhere?

Well thats what I did last year anyway as a north islander, I inclued the rainbow, lake sumner and the molesworth in a 4 day weekend. it is a good option.

or staying in one of the cabins or tenting in the reserve. im keen either way

This is more what I was thinking of doing this year taking the tent with me and staying overnight at one of the camping areas in the clarence reserve, I'm hoping to get a few more from the north island interested in doing a long weekend trip down that way as there is plenty to explore.
Staying overnight in the reserve would give plenty of time to relax and explore the area at a more relaxed pace.

[Padmei]

I'm only going if it really really pisses down with rain...

[NordieBoy]

Did you feel left out

[Crim]

Tenting / cabining (is that a word?) sounds good to me will keep an eye on the thread - my old's live in Kaikoura but would love to explore North and South once you are in - so ride in, do the north back to the middle, camp, do the south and then come out - no pressure - time to relax and enjoy the place - next question who is going to take the 4 wheel drive in with a few cold ones in a chilly bin?

[Howie]

next question who is going to take the 4 wheel drive in with a few cold ones in a chilly bin?

That sounds like a good idea Crim

The next question is which weekend would be best for the most people?

What weekend is the DB1k planned for this summer?

[Crim]

What weekend is the DB1k planned for this summer?

22nd - 23rd January - so you North Island Wallies could come down do the DB1k, bit of quiet touring round central otago and then do the Clarence on the way home - sound's like a perfect 10 - 12 day break in the mainland to me!
Almost wish I was a North Islander................................... what was I thinking? Way too busy up there, can't move for all the people!

[Howie]

I'm only going if it really really pisses down with rain...

Well thats all luck of the draw with NZ weather, I notice they don't have any open days in March or April this year.

22nd - 23rd January - so you North Island Wallies could come down do the DB1k, bit of quiet touring round central otago and then do the Clarence on the way home - sound's like a perfect 10 - 12 day break in the mainland to me!
Almost wish I was a North Islander................................... what was I thinking? Way too busy up there, can't move for all the people!

Now that would be nice, but not sure I could escape the family for that long at that time of the year, migt have to be one or the other for me.

[Woodman]

Should i bring my togs???

I am keen, the problem is if it rains they close the reserve.

Edit. Thats a bit negative.

if the weather is fine the reserve will be open and we will have a lot of fun.

[bart]

Hmmm...early Jan would work in well with my xmas month off.

[junkmanjoe]

possible maybe could be interested.
have plenty room for beer, fridge, stove, kitchen sink..and blow up doll................ to much information......

so if its closed when we go could we please go down and ride lee valley.....could we could we....

JMJ

[Howie]

Should i bring my togs???

I am keen, the problem is if it rains they close the reserve.

Edit. Thats a bit negative.

if the weather is fine the reserve will be open and we will have a lot of fun.

Hmm wish I had mine last Feb it was rather warm in the reserve, the day we went in.

Hmmm...early Jan would work in well with my xmas month off.

possible maybe could be interested.
have plenty room for beer, fridge, stove, kitchen sink..and blow up doll................ to much information......

so if its closed when we go could we please go down and ride lee valley.....could we could we....

JMJ

I am thinking about heading down for one of the Jan dates as it is the best timing for me.

Joe there are plenty of alternatives down towards Christchurch, with lake sumner, a few other smaller back roads, lees valley or even a tour of the back roads on the Peninsular.