Lake Sumner this Sunday? 9th march

[Transalper]

Some of the story...

1- the end of the line... it's all walking tracks only after that.
2- The swing bridge at the end of the line... El scooto crosses
3- End of the line still, walking back to the others already back at the bikes after the swing bridge.
4- when exhaust pipes are full of water
5- The offending water hole with attempted push start in the background. The button eventually started it after...
6- stripping it down to pull the sparkplug and dry her out.

[merv]

Great ride guys.

In the 70's (and I've shown you these pics before) we used to go up the track on the left of the swing bridge and then cross the river further up and just keep going up the right side and then change back later to the left side to go up to the #3 hut

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[dmc]

If we knew you were going to put on a show we would have carried on all the way round to Lake Sumner 8-)

[Alpha Solo]

If we knew you were going to put on a show we would have carried on all the way round to Lake Sumner 8-)

It was a good stunt to end a perfect day, I blame it on my back tyre not having enough grip...

Remember - you only find your limits by pushing them!

[nigelp]

I was in there about a month ago on the mountain bike and went past the place where you stopped. You can use the pulley system to get your bikes accross if you are keen!!!

When we were there a guy went across the river in his 4 wheeler. No problems with the water depth at all.

If you go up the river a further 3 or 4kms you get to some natural hot pools that are very nice to relax in!

[cooneyr]

I was in there about a month ago on the mountain bike and went past the place where you stopped. You can use the pulley system to get your bikes accross if you are keen!!!

When we were there a guy went across the river in his 4 wheeler. No problems with the water depth at all.

If you go up the river a further 3 or 4kms you get to some natural hot pools that are very nice to relax in!

What are you not telling us about you.? Do you like getting nice and cosy? The last time I was at the hot pools you had to sit in a hole in the solid rock about 10 m up the hill that was rather cosy for two. Also the water was bloody hot.

Cheers R

[nigelp]

What are you not telling us about you.? Do you like getting nice and cosy? The last time I was at the hot pools you had to sit in a hole in the solid rock about 10 m up the hill that was rather cosy for two. Also the water was bloody hot.

Cheers R

Sorry to disappoint, but was up there with the Mrs. Good thing is that togs are optional!

Need the hot pools after the ride this weekend! Motatapu icebreaker, now that would be a good ride on a motorbike! Pity Shania doesnt like to share "her" piece of NZ!!!!

[dmc]

It was a good stunt to end a perfect day, I blame it on my back tyre not having enough grip...

Remember - you only find your limits by pushing them!

I hear you on the limits thing, I was reaching the limits chasing you guys through the 4wd bit at the end, the Africa was eating it up but I was getting some serious pump trying to muscle it around with a worn rear knobbie but thats all part of the fun.
Only problem is I was having so much fun I don't want to sell it now

[CRM]

It was a good stunt to end a perfect day, I blame it on my back tyre not having enough grip...

Remember - you only find your limits by pushing them!

Nice to see you're enjoying the DRZ - I like what you have done to her (apart from the internal rinse). The Pamp is going great - keeps amazing me what it's capable of. I'd love to bring it down south some time and do some of those trails...

[Dirka]

If one was intending to ride the Lake Sumner area but is coming from Nelson side, where do i get access??
What gates do i need to worry about??
What sort of trails are up there?
How many hours riding etc

Thanks heaps

[cooneyr]

If one was intending to ride the Lake Sumner area but is coming from Nelson side, where do i get access??
What gates do i need to worry about??
What sort of trails are up there?
How many hours riding etc

Thanks heaps

Have a look at www.advroutes.org.nz Lake Sumner is the red line running roughly NW/SE from Hurunui. You have to go south to Hurunui before you turn inland. To get access pass Loch Katrine you need to ring DOC. The phone number is is in the description (click on the red line).

If you are in a hurry you could be in and out in around 3 hours from Hurunui but if you take a bit of time and look around ????

Cheers R

Cheers R