Molesworth, Labour weekend?

[thepom]

Anyone know if they will open the molesworth early this year ?...

[pete-blen]

Anyone know if they will open the molesworth early this year ?...

not known it to happen in the passed.....

[BMWST?]

Molesworth activity permits

Find out what access and activites are managed with a permit system on Molesworth Station.
About activity permits.

• Public access to Molesworth is managed to balance recreation, farming needs, fire risk and public safety.
• Access is available to the public within certain zones during specified periods of the year.
• The Molesworth map will assist your planning.
• Outside these specified zones and time periods, public access is restricted and an activity permit is required.
• See the list below to work out if you need an activity permit.
• Activity permits require the consent of the Lessee and can be declined due to farming activities such as mustering, calving and animal pest control.
• Activity permits may be declined due to safety issues such as extreme weather conditions and fire risk.
• Alternative dates or locations may be offered to the applicant.

Apply online for an activity permit
During the open access period, always check that the road is open by phoning the DOC Wairau / Renwick Office +64 3 572 9100 at any time. It may be closed by extreme weather or fire danger.
Find out if you need an activity permit

Driving

Acheron Rd

Date: Saturday 25 October 2014 to Sunday 12 April 2015
Permit required: No
Date: Monday 14 April 2014 to Friday 24 October 2014.
Permit required: Yes

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Rainbow Station

Date: 26 December to Easter Monday
Permit required: No (toll applies)
Date: Tuesday after Easter to 25 December
Permit required: Yes – phone +64 3 521 1838 after 6:30 pm

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Mountain biking

Acheron Rd

Date: Saturday 25 October 2014 to Sunday 12 April 2015.
Permit required: No
Date: Monday 14 April 2014 to Friday 24 October 2014
Permit required: Yes

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Hunting

Any location

Date: Anytime
Permit required: Yes. Special permit required - apply online.

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Walking

Leatham/Molesworth Route

Date: 1 May to 31 December
Permit required: No
Date: 1 January to 31 April
Permit required: Yes

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East/West Route

Date: Anytime
Permit required: No

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Central Zone

When walking on marked tracks from Acheron Road:
Date: Saturday 25 October 2014 to Sunday 12 April 2015
Permit required: No
Date: Monday 14 April 2014 to Friday 24 October 2014
Permit required: Yes
When walking off-track:
Date: Anytime
Permit required: Yes

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North Zone (adjoining the Leatham)

Date: 1 May to 31 December
Permit required: No
Date: 1 January to 30 April
Permit required: Yes

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East Zone (including Dillon Cone)

Date: 1 November to 30 April
Permit required: No
Date: 1 May to 31 October
Permit required: Yes

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Southwest Zone (adjoining Rainbow Station)

Date: Anytime
Permit required: No

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Horse trekking

Any location

Date: Anytime
Permit required: Yes

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Fishing

Any location

Date: Anytime
Permit required: Yes - trout fishing season is 1 October to 30 April. No fishing allowed outside this time.

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Open areas may be temporarily closed due to weather conditions or stock movements.
Permits can be applied using the online application form below, or by contacting the DOC Wairau / Renwick Office: phone +64 3 572 9100.
Allow a minimum of 1 week to receive and process your application.
How to apply for an activity permit

Apply for an activity permit online
Or contact the DOC Wairau / Renwick Office: phone +64 3 572 9100.
Filling out the activity permit application form is an application only; your permit is not approved until you receive notification and a copy of the activity permit form from the Wairau / Renwick Office.

[thepom]

Cheers bmwst......so molesworth is open on sat 25th.....ideal.....cheers

[kiwibul]

Cheers bmwst......so molesworth is open on sat 25th.....ideal.....cheers

it might pay to check with DOC as in the past the Molesworth is open from 26th Dec and closes at Easter or sooner if
too much of a fire risk

[thepom]

Yeah will do...cheers

[kiwibul]

Yeah will do...cheers

just checked out the DOC site, road open from 25th October until Easter, gates unlocked
from 7am to 7pm each day.
Rainbow is 26th Dec to Easter.....

[thepom]

My plan is to stay in hamner that weekend ....up on fri afternoon,moleswoth there and back sat....sunday maybe edwards and malings and maybe again mon or head home....

[Racing Dave]

My plan is to stay in hamner that weekend .

Kenny - I've told you before; there's no Ham in Hanmer!

[thepom]

It.s the only way you ll talk to me.....and I have no map for my ride on sat up at casle rock...might just have to follow my nose...

[thepom]

It.s the only way you ll talk to me.....and I have no map for my ride on sat up at casle rock...might just have to follow my nose...

[RMOTO]

My plan is to stay in hamner that weekend ....up on fri afternoon,moleswoth there and back sat....sunday maybe edwards and malings and maybe again mon or head home....

There is a couple of us that might catch up for the leg up the Molesworth on Saturday but we may be carrying on up and heading into NADS country...

Will let you know once the plan is set but most likely also head up Friday arvo and catch up a beer and chinwag Friday night

Cheers

Josh

[Racing Dave]

It.s the only way you ll talk to me.....and I have no map for my ride on sat up at casle rock...might just have to follow my nose...

In lieu of a map, have a look at these options:

1. 2km north of Castle Hill village, turn left up the access road to Mt Cheeseman (public to the skifield carpark).

2. 7km north of C H village, turn left up the access road to Broken River Ski Field. There's a side road on the right, 2km in from the main road, that'll lead you through bush back to the main road, one km further north.

3. One more km north, turn left onto the access road to Craigieburn Ski Field.

4. Further north again, pass Lake Pearson, and at the end of the next long straight (just before Cass) turn right onto Craigieburn Rd, and it's about 20km to the road end at the Avoca River. There are often closed gates where the road crosses the railway line, but it's all public access if you stay on the obvious road.

5. Just past Cass, on the right is the road to Mt White. It's about 25km to the Poulter River. Just before the P River bridge, there's a 4WD track off to the left through a gate, and depending on the weather and recent scouring of the few streams you cross along the way, you can ride the approx 12km to the Arthurs Pass National Park boundary at Mt Brown Creek.

Let me know how you get on.

[thepom]

Excellent tips. ..I ll leyt you know ...