Bombing range access?

**Jacks** · 9th June 2008, 22:03

Anyone know how to get out to the bombing range without driving up the beach? Me n a few friends are keen to check it out but we dont have a 4wd so driving up is out of the question.

we tried to find it yesterday, drove right to the end of wilsons road only to find a dead end with a PRIVATE PROPERTY signposted drive that looked like it carried on out there, then went all the way up southhead to the forest to drive up a big hill and come to another dead end with a fenced off walkway

Any help?

**wickle** · 9th June 2008, 22:06

Try going onto Google Earth and follow the trails/roads

**Ktmboy** · 9th June 2008, 22:21

Originally Posted by Jacks

Anyone know how to get out to the bombing range without driving up the beach? Me n a few friends are keen to check it out but we dont have a 4wd so driving up is out of the question.

we tried to find it yesterday, drove right to the end of wilsons road only to find a dead end with a PRIVATE PROPERTY signposted drive that looked like it carried on out there, then went all the way up southhead to the forest to drive up a big hill and come to another dead end with a fenced off walkway

Any help?

Maybe people fence their property off for good reason... like, maybe its theirs. Maybe it has the name bombing range for another good reason...like maybe its a RNZAF bombing range. Yes, they were bombing up there today as the red flag was flying.

A few riders do go up there but go in through Wilson Rd, (the private property sign) Hence the locals are a bit shitty. Can't see the attraction myself unless you had a Quad. KDX will struggle.

Besides its Deer Hunting season at present in the forest and them Clampits get mighty twitchy with the trigger when bikes are disturbing bambi.

**cheese** · 10th June 2008, 09:02

I was about to say what is the attraction of the bombing range. Its not overly exciting terrain....

**barty5** · 10th June 2008, 09:06

Originally Posted by cheese

I was about to say what is the attraction of the bombing range. Its not overly exciting terrain....

I duno could be exciting if you hit a round that hasnt gone off might get some real serious air off one of the dunes.

**Firefight** · 10th June 2008, 09:10

why would you go all the fucken way up there ?

when you could ride at the bike park,

what you would pay in gas to get up there would nearly cover the price to ride at the woodhill, much more fun/challange /rider support, better tracks

F/F

**Quasievil** · 10th June 2008, 09:21

Originally Posted by Ktmboy

Maybe it has the name bombing range for another good reason...like maybe its a RNZAF bombing range. Yes, they were bombing up there today as the red flag was flying.

RNZAF bombing ??? from what, a Helicopter or a kite ??

**dino3310** · 10th June 2008, 09:29

you can get to it through the forrestry, but thats all private access
even down at the woodhill end you can get right through, but you'ld
get done for tresspassing if you get caught.
i worked in there for 6months about 8 years ago, theres shit loads of deer and good riding in there, as for the no access farm entries thats because of all the pouching that goes on up there, and the odd grower trying to get access, if you sneak in some where just make sure it's not ballot time for the
hunting or else you might find a hole in the tank about the size of a 3.03.
but there is some good riding to be had up there but it's such a hassle to get in an stuff not many bother.
might add to the fun getting chased by sucurity

**007XX** · 10th June 2008, 09:32

Originally Posted by Quasievil

RNZAF bombing ??? from what, a Helicopter or a kite ??

A squadron of pink flying elephants

As far as inland access to the Bombing Range, there are a few through the forestry, but without a 4x4, I wouldn't recommend it, and besides, you need keys for the various gates (which you probably already know).

I don't know of any other public access than Wilson's or Rimmer's and our band of mates are up there more often than not. Besides, as was stated earlier, it's Bambi Killing Frenzy time, so I'd steer clear and let crazy gun people have their fun in peace

**Firefight** · 10th June 2008, 09:33

also run the risk of a 2 year tresspass notice if you try and sneak in via the forest.

F/F

**007XX** · 10th June 2008, 09:34

Oh btw...I forgot to mention that DOC is seriously looking at gaining control over that area as well, and closing it to unrestricted public usage

If anyone knows anymore, I'd love any updates.

**Ktmboy** · 10th June 2008, 09:40

Originally Posted by 007XX

Oh btw...I forgot to mention that DOC is seriously looking at gaining control over that area as well, and closing it to unrestricted public usage

If anyone knows anymore, I'd love any updates.

You have hit the nail on the head there. More later.

**007XX** · 10th June 2008, 09:45

Originally Posted by Ktmboy

You have hit the nail on the head there. More later.

Will look forward to it.

One note folks, and cringe if you feel like it, but any unauthorised (and caught) access to the beach will only give them cretins more reasons to close off this awesome playground that is the Bombing Range.

So please, please...try to go easy and preserve our right to go and have good clean fun in the dunes.

**R6_kid:Me** · 10th June 2008, 10:08

Originally Posted by Quasievil

RNZAF bombing ??? from what, a Helicopter or a kite ??

Probably a P-3K and either practice bombs or Mk82 500lb 'dumb' bombs...

My mate did a course on the new Pinzgauers up there... they made light work of it, but that's probably due to a f***off V8 engine and having 6 wheels.