Around the Harbour and Bay 10.45 - 1pm

**Terminated** · 22nd December 2006, 19:17

SUNDAY CHRISTMAS EVE

I thought it would be a good idea to give the Rimutaka Hill and Martinborough a miss this weekend, given the traffic that will be on the road to and from Wellington - holiday travellers.

I will be at a staging point: Stokes Valley Caltex 10am Sunday for 10.15 departure [then at pick up point duckpond Avalon for 11am departure] into town and around the harbour and the bays. Looking to do the loop right around 11am - 1pm with coffee stop somewhere. [Chocolate Fish Cafe 497A Karaka Bay Rd will be open]

I have been advised: 'The chocolate fish in Scorching bay/Karaka Bay or the surf club at Lyall bay are the popular spots.' If it is/gets too crowded at Karaka Bay then carry on to end of route and into town to Ghuznee and Cuba Mall has been suggested.

Anybody want to pick up the ball for other staging points around the region.

Go to Calendar for route details: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ca...-24&e=1086&c=1

Please be mindful of staggered formation and following distances.

A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - Stay Safe

Heads Up and Enjoy

**James Deuce** · 22nd December 2006, 19:47

The Bach along the Esplanade in Island Bay is really good.

Then you can go back up Happy Valley and down the Brooklyn hill to get to the Motorway.

http://www.wellingtonnz.com/Restaura...h/The+Bach.htm

**wilber** · 22nd December 2006, 21:09

Just came home around the south coast ,surfs up bigtime almost onto the road ,not good in a howling southery at present

**Trudes** · 23rd December 2006, 05:48

Have fun there Buckbuck and all who join him!! Good way to spend Xmas eve.
We'll be heading the other way, over the Takas and to Wairoa in the Hawke's Bay on Xmas Eve day with a whole lot of other loonies!
Have fun and take care everyone, remember, it won't matter tomorrow what time you got there today.

**Dafe** · 23rd December 2006, 06:07

I'll join you Buck!

The Surf Club at Lyall Bay sounds good, Never knew they had a coffee bar....
Will have to bring the wife for an outing too.

I love the bays ride, one of my favourites.

How about a pickup point at the Duck Pond on your way through (Say 11am depart the pond???)

**James Deuce** · 23rd December 2006, 07:39

The Bach is really good. We could go for a walk up to the Kemal Ataturk Memorial on the way too.

**elle-f** · 23rd December 2006, 07:46

who else is going? i am keen because the weather is going to be a stunner by the looks of things....and i am busting to get out over the hill again.

**Terminated** · 23rd December 2006, 07:59

Originally Posted by Dafe

I'll join you Buck!

The Surf Club at Lyall Bay sounds good, Never knew they had a coffee bar....
Will have to bring the wife for an outing too.

I love the bays ride, one of my favourites.

How about a pickup point at the Duck Pond on your way through (Say 11am depart the pond???)

Sounds good Dafe.

**Terminated** · 23rd December 2006, 08:06

Originally Posted by elle33f

who else is going? i am keen because the weather is going to be a stunner by the looks of things....and i am busting to get out over the hill again.

Just floated the thread elle33f, bit of interest building for ride into town and around bays.

Take it easy coming over the RH.

Heads Up and Enjoy

**Ms Piggy** · 23rd December 2006, 08:14

I live in Newtown (near the zoo), so where would be a good place for me to catch up with you? I don't really wanna go all the way to Stokes Valley (no offense!) from town.

**Terminated** · 23rd December 2006, 08:20

Originally Posted by Celtic_Sea_lily

I live in Newtown (near the zoo), so where would be a good place for me to catch up with you? I don't really wanna go all the way to Stokes Valley (no offense!) from town.

Hi Celtic Sea lily, perhaps around Oriental Parade near the Freyberg Pool or further along to around the point. 11.20-11.30am thereabouts.
Heads Up and Enjoy

**Ms Piggy** · 23rd December 2006, 08:38

Originally Posted by BuckBuckNo1

Hi Celtic Sea lily, perhaps around Oriental Parade near the Freyberg Pool or further along to around the point. 11.20-11.30am thereabouts.
Heads Up and Enjoy

Great idea (sorry I'd only taken a few sips of my 1st coffee for the day when I replied to your posting, brain functioning a little better now). There is a small MB parking spot just outside Freyberg Pool, I'll wait there.

I'm the one with the beat up lookin' black CB250. I have a silver helmet. Cheers!

**Slayer** · 23rd December 2006, 10:46

Hiya Buck Buck,

Will meet you all at the duck pond, am also rustling up a couple of others for the ride before the xmas spirit takes over us all!

See you then.

**Terminated** · 23rd December 2006, 14:14

Originally Posted by Jim2

The Bach along the Esplanade in Island Bay is really good.

Then you can go back up Happy Valley and down the Brooklyn hill to get to the Motorway.

http://www.wellingtonnz.com/Restaura...h/The+Bach.htm

Sorry Jim, I just phoned - The Bach is closed 24,25,26th Dec.

Chocolate Fish Cafe 497A Karaka Bay Rd will be open.

Here is link to calendar and route: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ca...-24&e=1086&c=1