Welly bikers' support for gear show?

**m99dws** · 16th January 2007, 12:43

Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket

Would there be Beer involved?.....

If it's local, I'd be in. Otherwise I'll wait til the next night out at the Bristol.

PS - not playing pool on Str8's team again

**chanceyy** · 16th January 2007, 19:28

Originally Posted by Colapop

Was thinking about Martinborough..? But distance / ac coma dation might an issue for some. What's up the coast - a couple of camps (christian I think - no booze) and a pub at Waikanae on the main road...?? Thought of Paekakariki but now there's no pub there and it's in the middle of dirty shitty roadworks.

absolute steak is pub at waikanae .. good parking .. two exits out on the road .. great outdoors area with two or so bars ... pretty good sized car park

you also have tatum park .. quite a large grassy area . only prob is leads directly out on state highway 1 ..

is the cafe/pub still at Himitangi ? great area there .. road is just off state highway 1 but again still a fairly main road

**davereid** · 16th January 2007, 19:36

Yeah, the pub is still going at Himitangi, called Sparkys now. Also near to Tatum park is The Winemakers Daughter, they will open special for groups, and you can scoot off down TeHoro Beach Rd to test stuff. Food at Winemakers is yum.

**Colapop** · 16th January 2007, 19:41

Originally Posted by Freakshow

When are you looking at doing this??? I am about to kit my lady out soon and would definatly give this a look!

Hopefully about mid Feb.

I might put a new poll up... Matrybro' or Wakanaka?

I like steak and beer.. I don't mind doing a bit of hump work to cart shit (Hilux + towbar) I have a BBQ and don't mind firing that puppy up. I'm taking responsibility for getting this thing going so I don't mind doing some hard yards (done something similar before) A bit of advice is always welcome though.

**chanceyy** · 16th January 2007, 19:46

Originally Posted by Colapop

Hopefully about mid Feb.

I might put a new poll up... Matrybro' or Wakanaka?

I like steak and beer.. I don't mind doing a bit of hump work to cart shit (Hilux + towbar) I have a BBQ and don't mind firing that puppy up. I'm taking responsibility for getting this thing going so I don't mind doing some hard yards (done something similar before) A bit of advice is always welcome though.

absolute steak have their own bbq ... a blardy big one .. dunno that other venues would be keen for you to organise bbq as well .. after all draw card would be ppl buying sum food there

winemakers daughter is in middle of the construction zone down that way at present ..

just thought for a large area himitangi would be perfect (play area if kiddies are being dragged along) better road for a bit of a blat ..can cross state highway 1 & head out towards himitangi beach ....

**Colapop** · 16th January 2007, 19:49

Himitangi got accomodation, piss and BBQ?

**chanceyy** · 16th January 2007, 20:09

Originally Posted by Colapop

Himitangi got accomodation, piss and BBQ?

Ummm not sure on BBQ .. it used to .. but can always do a reccy to check it out .. .. definate piss if is a pub .... but nah on accomodation .. plenty of room for a tent ..

however Tatum has accomodation or heaps of room for tenting .. a number of biking rallies have been held there over the yrs .. bring ya own piss .. & not sure on bbq .. however am sure a few of us locals can provide them ... only prob direct access to state highway 1 .. however a few quiet roads not far down the road

**Colapop** · 16th January 2007, 20:19

Righty then a couple of calls to make...

**Paul in NZ** · 17th January 2007, 08:07

I was going to suggest Tatum park but the shw1 thing put me off too...

Any camping ground would do the job?

**Crasherfromwayback** · 17th January 2007, 08:20

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

I was going to suggest Tatum park but the shw1 thing put me off too...

Any camping ground would do the job?

'Cuse the spelling....but there's a mint camp ground in the Pohongana? Valley
great roads around there too....bbq area....blah blah...

**Paul in NZ** · 17th January 2007, 09:40

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

'Cuse the spelling....but there's a mint camp ground in the Pohongana? Valley
great roads around there too....bbq area....blah blah...

Yup - Thats camp Rangi Woods which is a part of the Totara park. We have held a few IMOC rallies there and it is bloody good. Excellent kitchen facilities and a range of accomodation (bring your own bedding) I did mention it earlier and you are correct - fantastic riding around the valley loop. Also a big communal hall for gear / showing stuff etc.

Part of Totara Park, Camp Rangi Woods is a large recreational area and camping ground on the bank of the Pohangina River. Facilities include a play ground, picnic areas, public toilets and accommodation and catering for large groups.

Located 15 minutes north of Raumai.
Organiser: Moira Morton
Phone number: 06 326 9310 (evenings)
Email address: moi1962@yahoo.co.nz

**Crasherfromwayback** · 17th January 2007, 09:43

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Yup - Thats camp Rangi Woods which is a part of the Totara park. We have held a few IMOC rallies there and it is bloody good. Excellent kitchen facilities and a range of accomodation (bring your own bedding) I did mention it earlier and you are correct - fantastic riding around the valley loop. Also a big communal hall for gear / showing stuff etc.

Part of Totara Park, Camp Rangi Woods is a large recreational area and camping ground on the bank of the Pohangina River. Facilities include a play ground, picnic areas, public toilets and accommodation and catering for large groups.

Located 15 minutes north of Raumai.
Organiser: Moira Morton
Phone number: 06 326 9310 (evenings)
Email address: moi1962@yahoo.co.nz

Cheers....you're on the sprocket!

**Str8 Jacket** · 17th January 2007, 10:21

Originally Posted by m99dws

If it's local, I'd be in. Otherwise I'll wait til the next night out at the Bristol.

PS - not playing pool on Str8's team again

Hummph! I dont care, I dont like you anyway.

**Quasievil** · 17th January 2007, 19:16

Hi Guys, just a comment obviously part of this is for commercial enterprise, ie me selling stuff, so with that in mind Im happy to contribute to any realistic costs etc, just a point for the organisers, or if no costs Im happy to contribute prizes or anything suitable, blonde stripper for example ....................who said that ???