South Island 08 Doo..

[dangerous]

Its not a bloody "doo" its a freaking RALLY even says so on the badge.
Anyway bit early aint it christ we havent got or race meet dates yet, but yes Id say same w/e same as last couple a years.

I think those that organised the 1st rally should have the most say... hell whats the length of this thread going to be in 10 months time
And I wont be missing it for anything, so wake me up in... lets say 9 months to sort it, hehehehahahaaaaaaaaaa ohhhhhhhhh...

[McJim]

I like the idea of Haast - I could just about make it there in one day on my pocketbike.

[Ghost_Bullet]

The Father in Law may still be doing accomodation in Fox that time of the year. Ya never know what life may bring of course. But currently managing a place

[MyGSXF:Me]

If you are thinking of the west coast then, what about the Kopara logging village

Great thinking Dave!! I learnt to throw a tomahawk there a couple of years ago.. & by crikey there IS an art to it!! & it's bloody good fun too!!

Anyhooo.. back to topic.. it's a great place for sure!! We (my Plains Club) usually visit there when we go to Nelson Creek every Labour Wknd.. & we have enquired bout having a Plains Doo there at some stage.. so yep, they (the camp) were open to the idea of a bunch of noisy motorcyclists arriving en mass!

Its not a bloody "doo" its a freaking RALLY even says so on the badge.

who asked you!?

Anyway bit early aint it christ we havent got or race meet dates yet,

well.. Tis 3 months gone already since the last one & yet it still only feels like a couple of weeks ago.. time flies man!! Ya gotta get onto these things.. coz trust me... it takes some organising!!

so wake me up in... lets say 9 months to sort it, hehehehahahaaaaaaaaaa ohhhhhhhhh...

are we there yet.. are we there yet.. are we there yet...

[timg]

I keep hearing reports that the sandflies in that place are like, REALLY ferking HUGE man

Bring ya shotgun & you'll be right

[idb]

Wouldn't it be the turn of the bottom half of the SI this time?

Me, I'm always keen for the West Coast!
Fox or Franz area would be a good-sized ride for everyone I would think.

Dansey's Pass involves a reasonable amount of gravel.

[_Shrek_]

I think the Tautuku Education Centre is available for the last weekend in November. Normally used for school trips through the week. Loads of accomodation and on the Southern Scenic Route.
I am waitng confirmation on this. Will post as soon as I hear.

this sounds like the spot plenty of room cooking facilities out of the way down sth some where "directions plez"
& Mrs SLR can plug her hair dryer in

[scumdog]

Wouldn't it be the turn of the bottom half of the SI this time?

Me, I'm always keen for the West Coast!
Fox or Franz area would be a good-sized ride for everyone I would think.

Dansey's Pass involves a reasonable amount of gravel.

Wot 'e sed about 'bottom half'.

Danseys is also approachable via Waitaki Valley if you don't want gravel.

But 1 Naseby, 2 Tautuku 3 Makarora would be my pecking order at the moment - other ideas welcome.

[cruza]

If you are thinking of the west coast then, what about the Kopara logging village,About 60k inland from Greymouth next to Lake Haupiui. It has all the things you need plus a working west coast woodsmans bar. The Greymouth Black Powder Club use it as their event spot and the ride to it is very nice, ok the last few K's are unsealed but a very tidy road. Spent a weekend there for a relitives wedding, awsome spot, plenty of space, and friendly owners. Might be worth a look at . And yes it is on the map! Accesabile from Jacksons to the east or stillwater to the west with lake Brummer over the hill from it to the south. Beautifull bush country

Now that would be a fun place,private, power etc, they even have a website now, lots of little cabins etc, it's a big well formed gravel road on the last bit, which would be easy for road bikes, nelson creek down the road to! .definitely an option!

[scumdog]

Argh!
Greymouth schmeymouth....

I'ts meant to be down SOUTH this year people.

Save your northern locations for NEXT year!!

SOUTH means for our purposes it is meant to be south of the Waitaki at least.

For noobs it's a Southern KB 'tradition' to alternate the location north and south each other year, it means those attending from extremities don't have to drag their sorry arses the whole length of the island EVERY year.

(As much as having had two rallies can make for 'tradition'!!!)

[NiggleC]

Someone else can clean the spit roast cooker this year.

[oldrider]

Wouldn't it be the turn of the bottom half of the SI this time?

Me, I'm always keen for the West Coast!
Fox or Franz area would be a good-sized ride for everyone I would think.

Dansey's Pass involves a reasonable amount of gravel.

Dansey's Pass camping ground is on the Waitaki side of the Pass and the road is sealed all the way, unless you want to approach across the Pass its self.

There are also some great loop roads to go for a ride on in North Otago, most of which are unappreciated by your general motorcyclist!

I don't care where the event is held, just as long as it "is" held! Cheers John.

[Daffyd]

I think the Tautuku Education Centre is available for the last weekend in November. Normally used for school trips through the week. Loads of accomodation and on the Southern Scenic Route.
I am waitng confirmation on this. Will post as soon as I hear.

I got a call late last night...It's available for that weekend only at that time of year. Always fully booked for months ahead.

They're even taking bookings for '09.

Another idea would be to book it for 1st weekend in December 10. I know it's a long way off, but it would be guaranteed. And it would fit in with the North/South every second year thing.

[Daffyd]

If you are thinking of the west coast then, what about the Kopara logging village,About 60k inland from Greymouth next to Lake Haupiui. It has all the things you need plus a working west coast woodsmans bar. The Greymouth Black Powder Club use it as their event spot and the ride to it is very nice, ok the last few K's are unsealed but a very tidy road. Spent a weekend there for a relitives wedding, awsome spot, plenty of space, and friendly owners. Might be worth a look at . And yes it is on the map! Accesabile from Jacksons to the east or stillwater to the west with lake Brummer over the hill from it to the south. Beautifull bush country

Is that Lake Haupiri? Looks good, but if we were to stick to the N/S idea, which I'm all for, maybe we should bookmark it for '09?

[Subike]

Argh!
Greymouth schmeymouth....

I'ts meant to be down SOUTH this year people.

Save your northern locations for NEXT year!!

SOUTH means for our purposes it is meant to be south of the Waitaki at least.

For noobs it's a Southern KB 'tradition' to alternate the location north and south each other year, it means those attending from extremities don't have to drag their sorry arses the whole length of the island EVERY year.

(As much as having had two rallies can make for 'tradition'!!!)

I agree with you SD. We moan when you guys complain of the distance to the decent northern ralleys, so yes the event this year should be held below the 45th, or is that the 41st???
Agre also that Kopara should be the aim for the 09 ralley, which I bet will be a damb site bigger and we will need a spot like that
So what was the size of those sand flies?