South Island 2006?

**sels1** · 24th January 2005, 20:52

And another idea - anybody interested in driving a support vehilce? Someone with s/wagon or van who would prefer to drive than pillion. (this was MrsS's idea!) Or even a few pillions taking turns driving....?

**Skunk** · 24th January 2005, 20:56

Originally Posted by sels1

And another idea - anybody interested in driving a support vehilce? Someone with s/wagon or van who would prefer to drive than pillion. (this was MrsS's idea!) Or even a few pillions taking turns driving....?

I've got a crappy old van, but you won't catch me or the wife driving if during a bike trip of the SI!

(Have to check with her before I really offer it

**dangerous** · 24th January 2005, 20:56

Originally Posted by sels1

And another idea - anybody interested in driving a support vehilce? Someone with s/wagon or van who would prefer to drive than pillion. (this was MrsS's idea!) Or even a few pillions taking turns driving....?

well I have a van and a 4x4 ute.... can be on stand by just in case.

**ajturbo** · 24th January 2005, 21:04

500ks a day!!! fuck me you would do the who;e south island in 3 days! at that rate!!

but i would love to go also... i have done it a few times now... over 10 years ago.... and it still calls me back,
i think youll find that >400 a day will be more than enough!.. that is neally from nelson the chch... (just over 400ks),
got to take in the rat trap...
oh shit that's right burnt down....(hahah many years ago)

but must take in the camping grounds in collingwood!!!!
top of the west coast to the bottom.......
across to wanaka..(don't wast your time in Queenstown!... unless you can speek japanies)

just about every where... spend a couple of weeks...AFTER the school holidays have FINISHED!

andy

depends on the number....and if my mate hasn't move by then... we could stay at his place.... he would take us ALL pig hunting.......costs... BEER/GENTLE MAN JACK/.......

then there's my mate GAV in CHCH.......

and i'm sure SPUDCHUCKER lives down that way.........

shit this may get a bit expensive .... for the accomadation

**ajturbo** · 24th January 2005, 21:16

Originally Posted by sels1

And another idea - anybody interested in driving a support vehilce? Someone with s/wagon or van who would prefer to drive than pillion. (this was MrsS's idea!) Or even a few pillions taking turns driving....?

now this is a good idea...IF there are some american/british/italian riders going........

but seriosly... we had a support van go to the brass monkey once... the woman would never do it again as she was all by herself....... felt sorry for her....... honest! so if there was a van there would have to be a really keen person ... or as you say, a couple of driver changers!!!

andy

**Zapf** · 24th January 2005, 23:57

sounds cool. I'll be interested, will keep tabs on it and see how it all comes together. As I'll be doing a 2~3 weeks trip in SI in march this year...

**Paul in NZ** · 25th January 2005, 11:10

OK ...

I'm thinking outside myself here!

How would this sound for a plan.

I would organise a 4 day top of the south island cruise and help plan the big tour.

The first night of the trip would be at 'Formerly The Blackball Hilton' (you will either love it or hate it) and the aim is to basically take over the joint for the night. We would organise a band and stuff. (I've alredy discussed this with Jane at the BBH) and at $90 dinner bed and breakfast it's a good deal.

It's far enough from Wellie and ChCh to be a fun ride but not rediculous.

Next day the group splits into the long riders and the top riders.

That should appeal to everyone and it would be like our own little rally?

Paul N

**Hitcher** · 25th January 2005, 11:14

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

That should appeal to everyone and it would be like our own little rally?

Paul N

Yay!! Go Paul!

**Ms Piggy** · 25th January 2005, 12:33

In regards to Ferry crossings - if we book well enough in advance we can get them really cheap. The return crossing for my up and coming trip was only $120- I paid for it back in August. It's just a matter of being organised - which I know you are Paul

I think 1 of my fares is a student one and the other a early bird cheapie one.

**Skunk** · 25th January 2005, 12:47

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

The first night of the trip would be at 'Formerly The Blackball Hilton'

Been meaning to stay there so that's good by me.

And stock up on salami...

**StoneChucker** · 25th January 2005, 13:29

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

OK ...

I'm thinking outside myself here!

How would this sound for a plan.

I would organise a 4 day top of the south island cruise and help plan the big tour.

The first night of the trip would be at 'Formerly The Blackball Hilton' (you will either love it or hate it) and the aim is to basically take over the joint for the night. We would organise a band and stuff. (I've alredy discussed this with Jane at the BBH) and at $90 dinner bed and breakfast it's a good deal.

It's far enough from Wellie and ChCh to be a fun ride but not rediculous.

Next day the group splits into the long riders and the top riders.

That should appeal to everyone and it would be like our own little rally?

Paul N

Why don't the long riders ride with the top riders, and then go down south afterwards? Otherwise the long riders only get one night of debauchery with the top riders :sly:

**Paul in NZ** · 25th January 2005, 14:54

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

Why don't the long riders ride with the top riders, and then go down south afterwards? Otherwise the long riders only get one night of debauchery with the top riders :sly:

Because that could make my plan and the finding of other affordable accomodation for potentially a VERY large group difficult!

You will have to trust me on this Dave but trying to organise 40 riders etc to arrive at ONE place at about the same time is a heroic feat. To do it for 3 nights. Forget it unless you are paying me to do it. It's a bloody nightmare!

The BBH is great because it is so deliciously oddball and left field (in a nice way) that you just have to laugh. It's a real fun place to go but not for the prissy or I want 5 stars or nothing types!

There are several fabulous roads in the area and you will get all the thrills you need. You don't have to trust me on that!

Paul N

**XTC** · 25th January 2005, 16:32

Never been there on a bike before. 400-500k days on an XT600 can't wait. Off to buy my sheep skin now. Will book holidays soon so I don't miss out!!!! Need dates....