The Catlins, Southland. Woah!

[Scorpygirl]

Rhino and I did the Catlins on the Gold Wing in March. The weather was awesome and the scenery through there is amazing!!! We went to see three waterfalls along the way. I couldn't believe the sound of the bellbirds when we took our helmets off. Truly awe inspiring!!! Unfortunately the tides were against us so we didn't get to see the petrified forest. It's on the plan for next time though!!

[oldrider]

Rhino and I did the Catlins on the Gold Wing in March. The weather was awesome and the scenery through there is amazing!!! We went to see three waterfalls along the way. I couldn't believe the sound of the bellbirds when we took our helmets off. Truly awe inspiring!!! Unfortunately the tides were against us so we didn't get to see the petrified forest. It's on the plan for next time though!!

The petrified forest is very hard to see because it is always hiding, it's bloody petrified FFS!!! John.

[FJRider]

Rhino and I did the Catlins on the Gold Wing in March. The weather was awesome and the scenery through there is amazing!!! We went to see three waterfalls along the way. I couldn't believe the sound of the bellbirds when we took our helmets off. Truly awe inspiring!!! Unfortunately the tides were against us so we didn't get to see the petrified forest. It's on the plan for next time though!!

Only THREE waterfalls ??? The cathedral caves are worth a look if the tides are right. There is no shortage of places/things to go and see down there.

[McJim]

Only THREE waterfalls ??? The cathedral caves are worth a look if the tides are right. There is no shortage of places/things to go and see down there.

I've never been able to bring myself to stop at the Cathedral Caves as it would spoil a truly fantastic stretch of twisties. It was better than ever the other day coz the caves have ben shut for a while so there was no gravel on that corner....was able to take it at a fair rate of knots for a change.

[mbazza]

I've never been able to bring myself to stop at the Cathedral Caves as it would spoil a truly fantastic stretch of twisties. It was better than ever the other day coz the caves have ben shut for a while so there was no gravel on that corner....was able to take it at a fair rate of knots for a change.

Years ago we used to slide into the car park on the CB 350 and wander down to the caves with biscuits and Thermos in an army sachel, right romantic.
Now I just power on past enjoying the twisties as someone charges an entry fee.! Cheers.

[Swoop]

And I've hit two deer in one week within 20km of home.

So, cheap meat for the freezer?

[buellbabe]

Yep! Did it with Rashika and a couple of others last March... great ride plus we stopped along the way and did the tourist thing, only went to one waterfall tho, it was a little off the beaten track on some horrible gravel roads but totally worth the stress of getting to it.

We got a bit of wind late in the day...but it didn't spoil what was otherwise a primo day (my birthday in fact!)

[Daffyd]

So, cheap meat for the freezer?

Nah, the first one was too mashed up and the second ran off into the bush.
Local cockie cut no1 up for dog meat.

[oldrider]

Nah, the first one was too mashed up and the second ran off into the bush.
Local cockie cut no1 up for dog meat.

Venison is not suitable for dog tucker, it gives them the shits and goes straight through them. John.

PS: How do I know? Been there tried that, pig hunter from way, way, way back!

[banditrider]

Rhino and I did the Catlins on the Gold Wing in March. The weather was awesome and the scenery through there is amazing!!! We went to see three waterfalls along the way. I couldn't believe the sound of the bellbirds when we took our helmets off. Truly awe inspiring!!! Unfortunately the tides were against us so we didn't get to see the petrified forest. It's on the plan for next time though!!

Awesome ride allright. Been around there a few times now - good weather & bad. Got to see the forest last time - tide was right.

[Scorpygirl]

Only THREE waterfalls ??? The cathedral caves are worth a look if the tides are right. There is no shortage of places/things to go and see down there.

We didn't have that much time I'm afraid and Rhino wasn't feeling very well! But after seeing what little we did, we are going back for more!!!

[gunrunner]

Awesome ride allright. Been around there a few times now - good weather & bad. Got to see the forest last time - tide was right.

Nice pic of Tautuku . Heading there from the Wairarapa week before labour weekend , would love to take the Vmax there but to much baggage , betterer roads down there now shitload of campervans tho plus will be wrong time of year weatherwise as when it rains down there it poars .