Akaroa for the night on the 5th Feb

**Ms Piggy** · 30th December 2004, 14:17

Hey All you Southern Bikers,
I'm renting a house for 1 night on the 5th of Feb in Akaroa. As yet I'm not sure of how many rooms or beds it has but, I think it's reasonably sized.

Sooooooo, how many of you would be interested in a bit of a gathering? Just putting it out there b/c I'll be riding over that day and staying there that night regardless of if anyone else does or not.

Cheers CSL

**StoneChucker** · 30th December 2004, 17:37

Are you asking if anyone can stay in the house with you? If so, I might be interested, otherwise I can't afford a place of my own :S (I just bought a big ass garage/shed for my bike). Akaroa, thats North Island? Whats the occasion?

What I really want to do is organise another ride up to auckland, and go see the autobahn, and surrounding roads

**Sparky Bills** · 30th December 2004, 17:53

Sounds like it could be fun.
But with that many m/cylists in one house, that could be fatal to the house. HEHE

Sorry but..Where is it??

**merv** · 30th December 2004, 17:57

You boys will need to get on the ferry and ride to Christchurch to get to Akaroa.

**Sparky Bills** · 30th December 2004, 17:59

OHHHH.
Thanx dude. :spudwave:

**Warren** · 30th December 2004, 19:35

I possibly might be able to go (50/50)

I am a slow driver with a slow bike (I have no need to compensate for other things), but it is not that far anyway.

**Warren** · 30th December 2004, 19:41

From wikipedia.org

Akaroa is a town on Banks Peninsula in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is 82 kilometres by road from Christchurch, and is the terminus of State Highway 75.

According to the March 2001 New Zealand census of population and dwellings, the permanent population was 576, a decrease of 69 since 1996. The town has a high (31%) ratio of residents aged over 65 years.

Set on a beautiful, sheltered harbour and overlooked by craggy volcanic hills, Akaroa is a popular resort town. In summer the temporary population can reach 7000 which places stress on the water supply which is entirely dependent upon rainfall on the hills.

Although sailors from the hastily-despatched HMS Britomart proclaimed British sovereignty over the South Island at Akaroa in 1840, the area was settled that same year by French settlers who had intended to establish a colony. The area still has a French influence, reflected in many local placenames.

Many Hector's Dolphins may be found in the harbour, and 'swim with the dolphins' boat tours are a major tourist attraction.

**Ms Piggy** · 30th December 2004, 20:03

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

Are you asking if anyone can stay in the house with you? If so, I might be interested, otherwise I can't afford a place of my own :S (I just bought a big ass garage/shed for my bike). Akaroa, thats North Island? Whats the occasion?

I'm inviting anyone who would like to come. It's only costing $50- and from what I understand it's a good sized place, Kickaha & I will be there and I thought a few others may want to pop over for the night.

Sorry luv it's in the Mainland, hence why I was drawing it to the attention of Souther riders.

**Mars** · 30th December 2004, 20:14

Sorry luv it's in the Mainland, hence why I was drawing it to the attention of Souther riders.[/QUOTE]

bugger:disapint:

**Ms Piggy** · 30th December 2004, 20:23

Originally Posted by Warren

I possibly might be able to go (50/50)

I am a slow driver with a slow bike (I have no need to compensate for other things), but it is not that far anyway.

Don't worry Warren I'm a slow rider too and it's just an informal thing anyway.

**merv** · 31st December 2004, 08:11

Its biker heaven too, great road over and looks like this when you get there.

**onearmedbandit** · 31st December 2004, 08:49

Could be keen, have to see what work commitments I have.

**Nivlac** · 31st December 2004, 14:15

The missus and I are always keen for a quick trip over to Akaroa... will make for a damn busy week, Akaroa on the 5th and then probably down to 12 mile on the 8th/9th... good thing I got some new rubber before xmas

Do we need to bring anything other than sleeping bags and drinks ?

**Ms Piggy** · 31st December 2004, 14:40

Originally Posted by Nivlac

The missus and I are always keen for a quick trip over to Akaroa... will make for a damn busy week, Akaroa on the 5th and then probably down to 12 mile on the 8th/9th... good thing I got some new rubber before xmas

Do we need to bring anything other than sleeping bags and drinks ?

I'll post more details nearer the time. BYO everything except accomodation.