Which way around Coro Loop is best?

[deanohit]

Avoid the west coast altogether. Many small settlements with lower speed limits exist, the road is narrow and poorly lit, run off should you be unfortunate is a death sentence and to top it off many vehicles towing boats/trailers seem to frequent the area slowing progress and adding another dimension of danger.

Gotta disagree there mate, That stretch is beautifully scenic and is a great road to just cruise on soaking up the smells and the sights! My 3rd favorite stretch of road behind Corro hill and Whanga to Waihi.

[Finn]

Clockwise you poofs. If its big enough for buses, i'm sure a wittle bike can fit. HTFU... Please

[jrandom]

Clockwise you poofs.

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[Jantar]

Hold on there Finn. Some riders consider the East Coast too dangerous, and it would unwise for us to ask riders to go anywhere that is beyond their ability.

So experienced riders do the whole loop clockwise, others we'll leave to their own discretion.

[Finn]

Hold on there Finn. Some riders consider the East Coast too dangerous, and it would unwise for us to ask riders to go anywhere that is beyond their ability.

So experienced riders do the whole loop clockwise, others we'll leave to their own discretion.

Inexperienced riders should stay away from Coromandal full stop. I.e the last KB Coro ride. Of the many bins, none happened from Kopu to Coro town btw.

[SixPackBack]

Gotta disagree there mate, That stretch is beautifully scenic and is a great road to just cruise on soaking up the smells and the sights! My 3rd favorite stretch of road behind Corro hill and Whanga to Waihi.

Guess its okay for sight-seeing, adventure riders and handbag pilots. It certainly is picturesque.
However sprotbike riders will most likely find it a little frustrating.

[madandy]

Rocketman1,
Seeing as you're looking to see the scenery and have plenty of stops, and are a self proclaimed tourer [on a sprotsbike] you best ride the Coro twnshp to Thames bit, either direction. Take a detour north to one of the beaches & camp a night and soak up the whole atmosphere

[ceebie13]

If you do have some spare cash, and fancy some comfortable accommodation for a night, I'd recommend The Anchor Lodge Motel in Coromandel Town (see pics).

[Edbear]

Done it anti-clockwise so far, once on the GSX-F and then on the C50T two-up. I agree for sports bikers anti-clockwise is probably more fun, but by the time I'd got down into Coromandel I'd had a real workout and felt that my then state of fitness would have been better served by going clockwise! I also had to flush the front brakes after that one!

On the Boulevard with the Missus, we enjoyed it and used the trip down the West Coast as a "winding down" scenic cruise at an easy pace. Very different ride on two opposite bikes, so depends on what you're riding and how you want to ride.

[Skyryder]

Clock wise is th best. That way when you want to park up, and most of the stops are ocean side, you do not have to either wait in the centre or cross the road. Much safer to just npull over on the side of the road you arfe travelling on. It's a good ride take ya time and enjoy it.

Skyryder

[bex]

the stunningly gorgeous owner/manager.

Hmmm.... obviously Ceebie and I have different memories of said motel owner/manager!!!!

[civil]

I agree anti clockwise and turn around at coro and come back down. As for the kopu road or whanga you have to do both. In fact I often just do the waihi-Whanga-kopu and then back to whanga- wahi for the sheer fun of this section of road.

[smoky]

I would think this is one hell of a tiring trip in one day, so many corners, where would be best place to stop for the night.

I wouldn't bother stopping - it's only a short ride, take a few breaks here and there to take in a cafe or view, you'll do it easy. I did it twice in the same day once.

I like going clockwise - up from Thames, it's not dangerous unless you're going hard out.

Also is it best to include, waihi / whangamata or go over the Kopu /Hikuwai road.

the Kopu Hikuwai is a bit messed up on the surface at the moment - not an enjoyable ride.
You'd be mad not to go over the Whanga's to Waihi - it's one of the highlights

have a good trip

[smoky]

Hold on there Finn. Some riders consider the East Coast too dangerous, and it would unwise for us to ask riders to go anywhere that is beyond their ability.

So experienced riders do the whole loop clockwise, others we'll leave to their own discretion.

It’s a good road, no problems with it at all – you’re more likely to get into trouble on the motorway or in the city than up there.
What is dangerous is being impatient and taking chances over taking or going around the corners in the middle of the road.
Just ride at normal speeds and stay on your side of the road

[Dino]

Hopefully doing it this weekend, looking forward to it!!