Central Otago Trails - the best?

**paulj** · 8th January 2008, 18:57

Here's a link to PDF/GPS track of the trip to Obelisk Potters etc ... set down for this Friday weather permitting.

http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~paul.johnson/Obelisk.pdf

**GaZBur** · 10th January 2008, 21:38

Hi Guys
I will be up in the Wanaka area (based in Albert Town) from tomorrow for about a week. So if you see a blue DR650 with number 78 on it thats me! Wave yell honk or otherwise let me know if you see me. Not sure of family commitments so can't plan too much in advance but will be up for a few tracks in the area.

Gary B

**paulj** · 14th January 2008, 19:04

Some pics for y'all - thanks for your company Andrew - great ride.

http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~paul.johnson/

**greerADV** · 18th January 2008, 13:23

Originally Posted by paulj

Some pics for y'all - thanks for your company Andrew - great ride.

http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~paul.johnson/

Just thought I'd add some of my pics from our ride. If you are in CO and you want some great riding and great company, get in touch with Paul. He can show you some places very few have gone, and as he puts it, it's just magic. And if you want some practice on ruts, he can show you some ruts!

Thanks again Paul for a great ride

**greerADV** · 18th January 2008, 13:24

Just a few more...

**GaZBur** · 19th January 2008, 16:01

I am back from central - didn't get as much riding as I had hoped. DOC in Wanaka were no help finding tracks but there are heaps of roads and unmarked tracks. There are plenty between Cromwell and Clyde and most easy going in dry conditions. Also found plenty of smaller tracks to practice the skills on around Wanaka. Saw a heap of adventure bikes but most set up for long distance with hard panniers and not covered in dust. Man was there DUST!!
Managed to stay upright when riding but crested a ridge - stopped to admire the view and put my foot in a hole and dropped the bike - wheels upslope on a steep bank.

No way I could pick it up at that angle so had to drag it round before getting it upright again.
Still clear skys - hot hot temperatures - good tracks and great views.

**NordieBoy** · 19th January 2008, 19:33

Must feel weird with "proper" tyres on it now

**nerdneh** · 19th January 2008, 19:40

Hi Gazbur, Need to talk to you personally. Could you pse txt me your home ph # to o272 486 511 .Im the guy that spoke to you @ Wyndham & rode black DR650 @ Teretonga. Would appreciate further info on bike setup for motard,n. Many thanks Nerdneh.

**tri boy** · 20th January 2008, 13:12

Really enjoying this thread

. Will be riding some of these roads/tracks in Feb, so its giving me alot of info.
Looks like the new TKC's will be going on the Scrambler.

Those low land tussock ranges look a hell of a lot like inland nth west Ozzy. (cept their spinifex grass is deadly to skin and tyres).
Keep the info coming guys.

**greerADV** · 1st February 2008, 22:52

I know it's short notice, but I haven't had internet access for almost a week (deeep breath...), but I'll be doing some riding in CO this weekend and wanted to see if anyone was keen.

It's part of my much larger tour from Wanaka-Bluff-Cape Reigna-Wanaka that kicked off Sunday (I'll post a new thread with pics and reports soon.) Tomorrow I plan on riding from Roxburgh through to Ranfurly via Lake Onslow. Sorry, don't know the name of the road or pass. I plan on being in Roxburgh around 1pm. I know it's late to be starting, but I'd like to see some things around Dunedin first.

Sunday I'll be riding Dansey's Pass from Ranfurly over to Kurow and then through to Lake Tekapo or Fairlie (again, don't know the name of the road or pass.) Probably get started around 10am.

Like I said, I know it's short notice, but if anyone is keen I'd love to have the company. I'll be checking back once more tomorrow before 10am on here, but after that just send me a text. 027 711 9379

Cheers
Andrew