Right, I'm on for Friday March 30th to Monday April 2nd inclusive. This is the final weekend of Daylight saving as Daylight savings end on April 1st.
As previously outlined the schedule looks like this, accomodation is likely to be at the linked places unless I can't get a booking. I am considering tenting part of this as a practice run to test out some gear in anticipation of a bigger event next year but I'd decide on that in the next few weeks. The accomodation venues would still be the same though.
Friday: Easy break into things, cross the ferry in the morning (Timing TBA) and do the Molesworth to Hanmer. Tent or cabin overnight in the campground.
Molesworth brochure:
http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/docume...h-brochure.pdf
Hanmer Accommodation:
http://www.mountainviewtop10.co.nz/
http://www.aatravel.co.nz/main/listi...stingId=10084#
Saturday: The Rainbow Road to St Arnaud, possibly including Edwards and Malling passes, Porika (bypass available), Braeburn, Mangles Valley to Murchison for the night.
Rainbow brochure:
http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/docume...rnaud-road.pdf
Murchison Accommodation:
http://www.kiwipark.co.nz/
http://www.aatravel.co.nz/main/listi...stingId=250830
This is the 2nd to last weekend that the Molesworth and Rainbow roads are open this year and if you haven't done them you really should do, they are not technically difficult but have stunning scenery.
Sunday: West bank road, Maruia Saddle, Springs Junction and down to Reefton with possibly either Waitahu River or Soldiers Rd/Big River in the afternoon. overnight in Reefton.
Reefton Accomodation:
TBC but probably at the Old Nurses Home
http://www.reeftonaccommodation.com/
Monday: whats left of either Waitahu River or Soldiers/Big River in the morning then back to the ferry for home.
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