Minginui - Matawai - Motu Midwinter Madness NZ 2013

[NordieBoy]

I've rung the Matawai pub for a bed but got an answering machine.

Nowhere near as comfortable as a bed...

[DR Girl]

I should be in as long as work doesnt crop up, im sure there will be a Hawkes Bay contingent NAPIER - MINGINUI anybody else ?

Same as Ross at this stage. A one dayer

[Shewolf]

Can't make it, have a good one all, this is one of my faves.

Apologies also for nic, big col and maddad...we riding Enfields in the Himalayas..boy it is fun

[Eddieb]

Matawai pub is full, I didn't get a bed in there.

[paturoa]

Matawai pub is full, I didn't get a bed in there.

The cabins are full?

Last year I paid a small sum for a mattress on the floor by the pool table, but had to wait until all of the drunkards had gone to bed before I could snore. Give them another tinkle and ask if the floor is still an option.

[Eddieb]

The cabins are full?

Last year I paid a small sum for a mattress on the floor by the pool table, but had to wait until all of the drunkards had gone to bed before I could snore. Give them another tinkle and ask if the floor is still an option.

She just said they were full and to try the camping ground across the road.

[paturoa]

She just said they were full and to try the camping ground across the road.

My bad I was thinking the Rangitaiki Tavern, not the Matawai place. As you were.

[DR Girl]

Can't make it, have a good one all, this is one of my faves.

Apologies also for nic, big col and maddad...we riding Enfields in the Himalayas..boy it is fun

You go Rhonnda. How FAB!! I'm sooooooo envious Pass on a hi to Nic from moi

[pomgolian]

My bad I was thinking the Rangitaiki Tavern, not the Matawai place. As you were.

Clint is this the campground that cancelled all bookings one week out last year (or was it the year before) are they opening this year ? must give them a call. Any Hawkes Bayers try and do the second day as the Motu and the gravel road Clint used upto the Motu are real good, if the weather is any good might even come round the East cape on the way home stopping sunday night at Waipiro bay on the beach if anyone else is up for it ?

[Night Falcon]

Clint is this the campground that cancelled all bookings one week out last year (or was it the year before) are they opening this year ? must give them a call. Any Hawkes Bayers try and do the second day as the Motu and the gravel road Clint used upto the Motu are real good, if the weather is any good might even come round the East cape on the way home stopping sunday night at Waipiro bay on the beach if anyone else is up for it ?

I very much a fair weather pilot these days but if the weather was looking good.....

[GrantWB]

I very much a fair weather pilot these days but if the weather was looking good.....

I second what Marty said...

[MXNUT]

Clint is this the campground that cancelled all bookings one week out last year (or was it the year before) are they opening this year ? must give them a call. Any Hawkes Bayers try and do the second day as the Motu and the gravel road Clint used upto the Motu are real good, if the weather is any good might even come round the East cape on the way home stopping sunday night at Waipiro bay on the beach if anyone else is up for it ?

There is also a backpackers / B & B across the road from the Pub. Last year about half a dozen guys stayed there,


Someone may know the contact details for them ????

[BMWST?]

She just said they were full and to try the camping ground across the road.

hey eddie this from the hotel facebook page

"Promised I would give the numbers of alternative accommodation for 27th July for the Mid Winter Madness Ride. Try the Motu Community House - contact Paul Cornwall 8635002 for that on For the Matawai camping ground across the road try Danny Larson.on 862 4800."

[paturoa]

... the route is routesheeted ...

Clint,

Last year you did a route sheet that I printed out. I can't find it. Do you still have it?

[Bams]

Hi Clint
There’s 3 Jafa’s that would like to drop in on your ride. Our plan is to arrive Saturday morning before 8am at Rangitaiki Tavern to kick off with the rest of ya .

By the way if this helps anyone else our Saturday accommadation is staying at the Motu community house and I got the feeling that there is still some more room there for others needing accommodation. ph 07 8635002
Also I talked to the camp ground owner at Matawai he said he would be happy open up some cabins if 10 or more people where to book so there seems plenty of options still out there for Saturday night
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