Ride - AKL - Queenstown - AKL

**duckman** · 17th February 2004, 09:34

Anyone interested in a little jaunt to the south island ??

I've just booked leave from the 8th march til the 17th of March.

I haven't yet booked the ferry crossing so nothing is written in stone yet.

This would be a budget trip. i.e. staying in backpackers/pubs e.t.c.

All other details are open to suggestion.

All bikes and riders are welcome, the pace will be moderate

**matthewt** · 17th February 2004, 09:42

If you're going to be in the SI during those dates you should consider the John Britten racing at ChCh on the 13th/14th.

**duckman** · 17th February 2004, 09:48

Originally Posted by matthewt

If you're going to be in the SI during those dates you should consider the John Britten racing at ChCh on the 13th/14th.

Thanks for that Matthew, I'll add that to the itinerary.

LB · 18th February 2004, 04:35

Originally Posted by duckman

Thanks for that Matthew, I'll add that to the itinerary.

if you need any info, it's at www.brittenrace.co.nz

We'll be down there for the race, so let me know if you'll be there and we could meet up? And/or let us know your plans for when you're coming through Wgtn. (can't offer a bed sorry but may be able to meet up if timing is right)

**duckman** · 18th February 2004, 15:09

O.k I've put together a very loose itinerary for my journey south.

Leaving Auckland on the 6th March heading for Wanganui.

Leave Wanganui on the 7th, cross the ferry at 2pm and continue on to Nelson for the night.

Nelson to Westland national park on the 8th. (don't know about acccom around there?? - Anyone??)

WNP to Queenstown on the 9th for a couple of days drinking and catching up with an old friend.

Queenstown to Hanmer springs on the 12th (hope this isn't too long a leg)

Hanmer to Picton for a 1:30pm ferry crossing and then who knows

it's north island .. so :spudwhat:

**duckman** · 18th February 2004, 15:29

Oh by the way, if anyone wants come along for part or all of this trip they are most welcome.

**duckman** · 18th February 2004, 15:31

Originally Posted by Lynda Blair

if you need any info, it's at www.brittenrace.co.nz

We'll be down there for the race, so let me know if you'll be there and we could meet up? And/or let us know your plans for when you're coming through Wgtn. (can't offer a bed sorry but may be able to meet up if timing is right)

How about meeting us in Wanganui (early tho) and returning back to Welly for the 2pm ferry ??

We will have to leave Wanganui at about 10:am, so that might be a bit early for ya.

LB · 19th February 2004, 04:45

Originally Posted by duckman

How about meeting us in Wanganui (early tho) and returning back to Welly for the 2pm ferry ??

We will have to leave Wanganui at about 10:am, so that might be a bit early for ya.

Hey, you're talking to the girl here who has been known to leave home at 5am (yep, that's FIVE AM) to go for a ride on a lovely summer's day!!! We may even come up to Wanganui on the Saturday afternoon, my husband's working on the Sat mng.

I'll pm you so we can keep in touch, but let's pencil in that we'll meet up with you at Wanganui either on the Sat evening or the Sun morning. Weather dependent of course, I'm a woose about rain!!

**duckman** · 19th February 2004, 08:03

I saw the new last night and it looks like Wanganui might not be there by the time I planned to get there. Pretty devastating floods eh ?

Might have to change the plan slightly. (invest in waterwings) ??

**Mitch** · 19th February 2004, 11:47

Flooding down here is bloody shocking at the moment!!! BUT there are alot of places getting hit harder. My place is about 15 minutes ride from the ferry terminal so if you needed a place to stay my spare room is at your disposal.
Sounds like it would be an amazing trip BUTT I am now a poor student hehe still spending all her money on racing

**duckman** · 19th February 2004, 11:50

Originally Posted by Mitch

Flooding down here is bloody shocking at the moment!!! BUT there are alot of places getting hit harder. My place is about 15 minutes ride from the ferry terminal so if you needed a place to stay my spare room is at your disposal.
Sounds like it would be an amazing trip BUTT I am now a poor student hehe still spending all her money on racing

Oh Cheers Mitch, I'll bear that in mind. Perhaps we'll have time to have a beer before the crossing!!

**merv** · 19th February 2004, 12:06

Originally Posted by duckman

Nelson to Westland national park on the 8th. (don't know about acccom around there?? - Anyone??)

I've stayed a few times at Franz Josef - good choice of accom there - I have sampled the cabins at the camp ground, motels and the Glacier Motor Hotel - all OK for the price - just check out a Jason's or AA book and select your price range - probably worth booking in advance to beat off the tourists.

**duckman** · 19th February 2004, 12:08

Originally Posted by merv

I've stayed a few times at Franz Josef - good choice of accom there - I have sampled the cabins at the camp ground, motels and the Glacier Motor Hotel - all OK for the price - just check out a Jason's or AA book and select your price range - probably worth booking in advance to beat off the tourists.

Thanks Merv, I'll check that out.