East Cape Easter Weekend 06

**limbimtimwim** · 22nd March 2006, 10:16

Following on from things mentioned in "U2, 22, Te Awamu2" - The Trip Report".

Some sort of East Cape trip over Easter weekend.

I reckon cruise up to Mahia on Saturday, cruise around to Ohiwa on Sunday, burn it back to Welly on Monday.

Good campgrounds in both places.

Or whatever. Throw your ideas in here.

**Kendog** · 22nd March 2006, 12:27

That sounds like a damn good idea to me.

Count us in.

The Kendogs.

**rfc85** · 22nd March 2006, 18:40

could be a plan,will let you know lata on,but pretty keen.
cheerz

**Dreamer** · 23rd March 2006, 12:29

What about Friday? We've got 4 days we can make use of.

My parent's are in Gisborne so I'd definitely want to spend a night there. There are beds for two others. It sounds like a few people know places they could stay, maybe we could divide up for the night.

But I love the idea of taking the coast road around East Cape.

**skelstar** · 23rd March 2006, 12:37

It would be worth while having a read of trip reports from around there. Consider where you can get gas and what your tank range is. I think this is one of the most petrolium remote parts of NZ.

**limbimtimwim** · 23rd March 2006, 12:39

Originally Posted by Dreamer

What about Friday? We've got 4 days we can make use of.

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Oh yeah.. Haven't had enough public holidays in my life to work out how they go yet.

Could spend an extra day in Taupo or somewhere getting shitfaced.

Or around the Coromandel! Hey, now that's thinkin..

But I love the idea of taking the coast road around East Cape.

It's pretty good. I figure it's a good idea to take ones time, on a road like that. Lots of places to stop and take photos. I don't mean the gravel road though, I mean SH35. I'm not that keen.

**Pickle** · 23rd March 2006, 21:26

We did the trip around East Cape last Easter, went to Napier on the Friday, up to Gisborne for the Sat & Sun nite. Sun Spent most of the day tripping around the cape. You can get petrol in most places. We did Gisborne - Opotiki - Te Kaha (petrol & cafe) - Te Araroa (petrol only if it didnt burn down with the pub) - Ruatoria (petrol) - Tokomaru Bay (petrol not always on Sunday, ruins at end of road worth a visit) Tolaga Bay (petrol & long wharf). Good cheap eats & bars in Gisborne but pays to book accomadation. Approx 475km round trip.
If going up go up thru Tiniroto from Wairoa to Gisborne then back via the coast road - sealed all the way.

This year we are planning on going thru New Plymouth to Tauranga & back via Gisborne & Napier, Anyway enjoy the trip some bloody good roads & stunning scenery.

**Velox** · 23rd March 2006, 23:17

Can't do the whole trip -

But I'll pop up to Taupo for the last night if that's where everyone ends up.

**Dreamer** · 24th March 2006, 07:54

Thanks Pickle - that's good to know. Spoke to my Dad and he listed petrol in those same places. My parents already have people staying with them over Easter, so count them out. It also means I'm no longer fussed where we stop for nights.
What do you think LBTW? Friday night between Napier and Gisborne (maybe Mahia, maybe Gisborne itself); slowly round the coast Saturday, spend the night BOP somewhere (maybe Opotoki); Sunday night in taupo to meet Velox and home Monday?
Who's coming?

**clint640** · 24th March 2006, 08:59

We're planning to be at the bro's bach at Mohaka, if the weather is good we'll be on the bikes, & might be up for a ride on the Saturday, maybe join you guys to up past Gizzy somewhere & then turn back.

Cheers
Clint

**Kendog** · 24th March 2006, 10:35

We are definate starters. My ma lives in Wairoa and will be pissy as hell if we don't stay a night with her, so we'll be staying Friday night in Wairoa. If the rest of you are planning on staying somewheres else, we can always arrange to meet back up for the rest of the trip.
Mrs KD.

**MSTRS:Me** · 24th March 2006, 17:03

Some of us in Napier might be keen to 'escort you off the premises'

**sels1** · 24th March 2006, 21:50

Was thinking of doing a ride up that way sometime myself - but those I would be staying with in Gisborne are due to come and stay with me at Easter....however if there is a change to that plan I could be a starter. Will watch the thread.