Ride For Life Adventure itinerary

[yungatart]

Scott (Zukin) has asked me to post and update this thread for him.
They headed off this morning (8 bikes in total) at 9.00 with a few spits of rain around. The support van has some radiator troubles so was going to meet them in Wairoa - hopefully.
Give these guys whatever support you are able to, even if it is just popping along to a meeting place to wish them well - but $$$$ are good too!

NORTH ISLAND

DAY 1 Saturday 3rd February
Napier to Hicks Bay
Distance = 450km
Meeting –8.00am @ Carters Arms Park, Guppy Road, Taradale Napier
Departs – 9.00am

Other Meeting Places
Wairoa @ 10.30am
Shell Wairoa
Achilles Street

Gisborne @ 12.00pm
SHELL MIDWAY 300 Gladstone Road

The times are approximate and are subject to change, we would advise that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the time shown.
If you want to find out where we are please txt or call (027) 3446372 (please no calls after 9pm), If would like to join us you are very welcome, please ensure you pay your $25 donation upon arrival, and please try and have the correct change.

We depart Napier and head up the rugged East Cape through Wairoa and Gisborne, we continue North before arriving in Te Araroa where we detour into an unsealed, no-exit road to the most Easterly point on Mainland New Zealand. We make a visit to the historic East Cape lighthouse, which stands 154 metres above sea level and is accessed by a walking track of some 700 steps - worth it for the views at the top. The road to the lighthouse clings to the coastline - there are numerous sandy beaches just metres away. Then we head back to Te Araroa where we hope time will allow us to visit Te Waha-o-Rerekohu - New Zealand's most ancient pohutukawa tree. We then leave this magical area and continue to our final destination on the first day of the Adventure – Hicks Bay

[yungatart]

DAY 2 Sunday 4th February
Hicks Bay to Coromandel
Distance = 440km
Meeting – 8am – 8.30am
Departs – 8.30am
Hicks Bay Motor Lodge
SH 35
Hicks Bay

Other Meeting Places

Whakatane @ 11.30am
SHELL KOPEOPEO
Cnr Domain Road And King Street

Tauranga @ 1.00pm
SHELL ELEVENTH AVENUE
Cnr Eleventh Avenue and Cameron Road

We start the day travelling down the magnificent East Coast, through towns such as Waihau Bay and Te Kaha before reaching the Bay of Plenty.
We will pass through Opotiki and Whakatane, and stop to take on fuel and refreshments if we need to before continuing on to the Kiwifruit capital of the World and Mt Maunganui / Tauranga
Then it’s back onto the bikes and then continue the trek north to the Coromandel.
The Coromandel's landscapes are hugely varied - from the dead flat Hauraki Plains to the rugged peaks of the ranges; from the crashing surf of the east coast to the tranquil bays on the Firth of Thames.
Just before we reach Whitianga, those on the more adventurous bikes can follow us through the 309 road, which is a nice gravel road that crosses the ranges before dropping into Coromandel for a well deserved rest.
There is an Alternate Route to Coromandel for those that don’t want to ride on Gravel

The times are approximate and are subject to change, we would advise that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the time shown.
If you want to find out where we are please txt or call (027) 3446372 (please no calls after 9pm), If would like to join us you are very welcome, please ensure you pay your $25 donation upon arrival, and please try and have the correct change.

[Crisis management]

I am meeting them tomorrow (monday 5th) at 11.00 am at Miranda on the firth of Thames for the ride thru Auckland.
We will be following the coasts up to clevedon then thru town via the eastern bays (St Heliers, Misson bay etc) -should be there around 12ish before getting on the northern motorway in the city.
Anyone wants to join me / us send a PM or contact Scott as per other posts.

Iain

[yungatart]

DAY 3 Monday 5th February
Coromandel to Russell
Distance = 440km
Meeting – 8am – 8.30am
Departs – 8.30am
Coromandel Town Centre

Other Meeting Places (these times are approximate and are subject to change)
Thames @ 10.00am
BP Thames (which is the one just as you leave town)

Ngatea @11.00am
Main Road through town

Auckland – TBA

We start the day with a short ride south, following the Coastline along the Firth of Thames before making our way along the Western side of the Firth of Thames through Orere and Clevedon before we hit the thriving metropolis of Auckland. No stopover here unless it is for refreshments and fuel.
Then it’s up to Northland, via the Auckland Harbour Bridge and through Warkworth and Wellsford. Then it’s through Whangarei before reaching our stopover in Russell which was New Zealand’s first capital and a well deserved day off tomorrow.

The times are approximate and are subject to change, we would advise that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the time shown.
If you want to find out where we are please txt or call (027) 3446372 (please no calls after 9pm), If would like to join us you are very welcome, please ensure you pay your $25 donation upon arrival, and please try and have the correct change.

[yungatart]

Day 4 is a rest day.....1300+k in 3 days on trailies, who can blame them.

[yungatart]

DAY 5 Wednesday 7th February
Russell to Kaitaia
Distance = 300km
Meeting – 7.45am – 8.15am
Departs – 8.15am
Russell Holiday Park
Longbeach Road
Russell

Other Meeting Places (these times are approximate and are subject to change)
Paihia @ 9.00am
SHELL PAIHIA
140 Marsden Road, Paihia


We start the day with a Harbour crossing on the car ferry from Russell over to Opua, and then we meet up with those tagging along for the day in Paihia. We follow the scenic beauty of the Bay of Islands, before reaching Awanui.
Then it’s on to Ninety Mile Beach (tide and weather dependent) up to Cape Reinga, the most Northern point on our adventure. Those that do not wish to ride along the beach can travel by road with our support vehicle.
We then head back along the Main Road before stopping in Kaitaia.

The times are approximate and are subject to change, we would advise that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the time shown.
If you want to find out where we are please txt or call (027) 3446372 (please no calls after 9pm), If would like to join us you are very welcome, please ensure you pay your $25 donation upon arrival, and please try and have the correct change.

[yungatart]

DAY 6 Thursday 8th February
Kaitaia to Auckland
Distance = 400km
Meeting – 8am – 8.30am
Departs – 8.30am
The Park Top 10
West Coast Road
Waipapakauri, Kaitaia

Other Meeting Places (these times are approximate and are subject to change)
Kaitaia @ 9.00am
SHELL KAITAIA
173-175 Commerce Street

Wellsford @ 2.30pm
Town Centre on left hand side of road heading South

Back to the mostly Tarseal riding today with the first of many days riding along the rugged West Coast.
We follow the Coast down through a few settlements before we board the 2nd of 4 ferry crossings we will undertake on this adventure.
We cross the Hokianga Harbour, and then continue South through Opononi and Waipoua Forest (if time permits we will stop at Tane Mahuta) before reaching Dargaville. Then it’s along SH12 through Ruawai and Maungaturoto and onto Wellsford.
We then follow SH16 along the Kaipara Harbour through Helensville and Kumeu before reaching Auckland.

The times are approximate and are subject to change, we would advise that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the time shown.
If you want to find out where we are please txt or call (027) 3446372 (please no calls after 9pm), If would like to join us you are very welcome, please ensure you pay your $25 donation upon arrival, and please try and have the correct change.



This is the info that I have, but I guess it is not entirely correct due to the weather. CAn someone please do a sun dance for these guys - or sacrifice a virgin????

[sels1]

This is the info that I have, but I guess it is not entirely correct due to the weather. CAn someone please do a sun dance for these guys - or sacrifice a virgin????

I'll do a sundance (its working well here at the moment) virgins too hard to find this time of year

[yungatart]

No schedule for today - assume to be a rest day.

[yungatart]

DAY 8 Saturday 10th February
Auckland to New Plymouth
Distance = 420km
Meeting – 8.00 – 8.20am
Departs – 8.30am
BP Connect Papakura MSA
Southern Motorway
South Drury

Other Meeting Places
Te Awamutu @ 10.45am
SHELL TE AWAMUTU
601 Sloane Street

Mostly seal however sections of gravel are expected on the Coast Road to Awakino from Waitomo Caves, an alternative route is available.
We start the day on the Motorway, and throughout the day we travel through areas there is a possibility of no other traffic on the road.
Once we go over the Bombay hills we continue along SH1 to Ngaruawahia . Then it’s a quick trip inland down to Otorohanga before again heading towards the Coast, past Waitomo Caves and out to Piripiri and along the rugged Coast again.
We join up to the Main State Highway at Awakino, before the final run into New Plymouth

The times are approximate and are subject to change, we would advise that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the time shown.
If you want to find out where we are please txt or call (027) 3446372 (please no calls after 9pm), If would like to join us you are very welcome, please ensure you pay your $25 donation upon arrival, and please try and have the correct change.

[yungatart]

DAY 9 Sunday 11th February
New Plymouth & Wellington
Distance = 420km
Meeting – 8am – 8.30am
Departs – 8.30am
SHELL COURTENAY STREET
Cnr Courtenay Street and Liardet Street
New Plymouth

Other Meeting Places
Hawera @ 11.00am
SHELL HAWERA
Cnr South Road and Princes Street
Hawera

Wanganui @ 12.15pm
Suzuki NZ Carpark
1 Heads Road
Wanganui

Levin @ 2.00pm
Scooters Plus – Dave Reid
7 Hokio Beach Rd
LEVIN

We ride around the Coast under the Shadows of Mount Taranaki arriving in Hawera. We have a detour here to Tawhiti Museum before we continue along the State Highway until we reach Wanganui and a regroup at Suzuki NZ before continuing down to Sanson and into Manawatu
Then it’s on to SH1 and travelling along the coast towards Wellington, the last leg of the North Island leg!
We have a bbq stopover arranged at Scooters Plus in Levin, which is also the meeting place for those who wish to join us on the ride into the Capital.

The times are approximate and are subject to change, we would advise that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the time shown.
If you want to find out where we are please txt or call (027) 3446372 (please no calls after 9pm), If would like to join us you are very welcome, please ensure you pay your $25 donation upon arrival, and please try and have the correct change.