Northern Exposure Tour 2009

**Hinny** · 13th January 2009, 19:24

I'm going to camp at Doc site in Puketi forest. Close to camp at Russell.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-rec...-trampers-hut/
Bird life there is quite extroidinary. Nice to wake up to the dawn chorus. eh Steve?
Since all that went on last trip were total soft cocks and in bed by 9.30 I figure I can socialise and still go to camp to hunt Kiwis, lesser short tail bats, satelites, shooting stars, the inside of my eyelids ... Better views and only $7 a night to camp or $9 in the hut sounds just the ticket to me. Looks about equidistant from the Kerlkeri turnoff as Russell camp so hooking up with the rest of the gang shouldn't be a problem.
And as an added bonus for the fisher folk the Waipapa River flows through Puketi's native bush and is the closest Northland has to a wild backcountry fishery. The water is generally very clear and the upper and middle reaches which flow through the state forest is very attractive, offering the angler the chance to fish for a good population of trout in a near-wilderness setting. There is a good walkway along the river that offers anglers many kilometres of easy access to a large section of the river.

The river is mostly long shingle runs and pools and is easily waded. There is good vegetation along the banks that provides both cover for the fish as well as a good food source from the insects that blow onto the water.

Fish can be easily seen in the gin-clear water and so care must be taken to avoid spooking the fish. There can be an excellent evening rise during the warmer months. This fishery is highly recommended as it receives limited angling pressure.
I might have to make it a long, long weekend.

**forkoil** · 14th January 2009, 10:22

Originally Posted by Hinny

I'm going to camp at Doc site in Puketi forest. Close to camp at Russell.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-rec...-trampers-hut/
Bird life there is quite extroidinary. Nice to wake up to the dawn chorus. eh Steve?
Since all that went on last trip were total soft cocks and in bed by 9.30 I figure I can socialise and still go to camp to hunt Kiwis, lesser short tail bats, satelites, shooting stars, the inside of my eyelids ... Better views and only $7 a night to camp or $9 in the hut sounds just the ticket to me. Looks about equidistant from the Kerlkeri turnoff as Russell camp so hooking up with the rest of the gang shouldn't be a problem.
And as an added bonus for the fisher folk the Waipapa River flows through Puketi's native bush and is the closest Northland has to a wild backcountry fishery. The water is generally very clear and the upper and middle reaches which flow through the state forest is very attractive, offering the angler the chance to fish for a good population of trout in a near-wilderness setting. There is a good walkway along the river that offers anglers many kilometres of easy access to a large section of the river.

The river is mostly long shingle runs and pools and is easily waded. There is good vegetation along the banks that provides both cover for the fish as well as a good food source from the insects that blow onto the water.

Fish can be easily seen in the gin-clear water and so care must be taken to avoid spooking the fish. There can be an excellent evening rise during the warmer months. This fishery is highly recommended as it receives limited angling pressure.
I might have to make it a long, long weekend.

Sounds good Keith, copy/paste job? Is the road to the hut sealed? (didnt use to be). Bit of a walk to the river from the hut (on the ridge above) but bush is great.

**Mort** · 14th January 2009, 11:54

I was planning a trip like this so I'd like to come along too. Can't say I know anyone (met Busa Pete once) but it would be good to meet others.

I'll bring a small tent but I'm open to cabin shares etc.

**Hinny** · 14th January 2009, 16:18

Originally Posted by forkoil

Sounds good Keith, copy/paste job? Is the road to the hut sealed? (didnt use to be). Bit of a walk to the river from the hut (on the ridge above) but bush is great.

Yes; Hope not; Will ride; Sounds better than four walls.

**Qkchk:Me** · 15th January 2009, 11:30

Originally Posted by Mort

I was planning a trip like this so I'd like to come along too. Can't say I know anyone (met Busa Pete once) but it would be good to meet others.

I'll bring a small tent but I'm open to cabin shares etc.

Just dont poke your fingers through the fence - the animals bite.

**OutForADuck** · 15th January 2009, 11:46

Damn, I had not realised that that was anniverary weekend.. I'm on a damn course all weekend !!!!!

**Hinny** · 15th January 2009, 12:54

Originally Posted by OutForADuck

Damn, I had not realised that that was anniverary weekend..

3-day tour of the Far North
Anniversary Weekend 24th - 26th Jan

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getting old's a bitch!

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**hospitalfood** · 15th January 2009, 17:25

im still thinking about this ride, would love to come and catch up with everybody..............
but it is regatta weekend up my way......
and i should not really be spending.........
and im not drinking at present...............

um!

**Gizzit** · 15th January 2009, 18:50

I'm intending to meet with the "bunch" at the Highway 1 / Maungaturoto turn off, and ride north as far as Opua on Saturday, then carry on back home to Whangarei that day. I can't stay as "her-in-doors" and I are off on Sunday ... on another pursuit !!

I'm looking forward to putting faces to names, as I've not been on any KB rides so far. It should be fun.

**Qkchk:Me** · 16th January 2009, 07:58

Originally Posted by hospitalfood

im still thinking about this ride, would love to come and catch up with everybody..............
but it is regatta weekend up my way......
and i should not really be spending.........
and im not drinking at present...............

um!

Maybe you could meet up with Gizzit @ Brynderwyn Cafe and hang with us just for the day?

**hospitalfood** · 16th January 2009, 17:02

Originally Posted by Qkchk

Maybe you could meet up with Gizzit @ Brynderwyn Cafe and hang with us just for the day?

if the Mrs is working i think i might do the complete ride, otherwise Sat looking good.

**geoffm** · 17th January 2009, 20:32

Looks like The Other Half might be going up after all if anyone needs to take any gear up tha they don't have space for on the bike. Means I won't need a cabin either.
Geoff

**SixPackBack** · 18th January 2009, 06:58

Feck,arse....not sure if I will be able to make it.

The bike was not handling that well last weekend so enigma took it out for a ride and confirmed my suspicions...'that's scary'!

After closer inspection both forks are leaking and the front pads are down to metal....rang around trying to get a mechanic to sort it all without any luck [not before next weekend]..................I'm pissed was looking forward to giving you all the learn

**Mrs Busa Pete** · 18th January 2009, 07:05

Originally Posted by SixPackBack

Feck,arse....not sure if I will be able to make it.

The bike was not handling that well last weekend so enigma took it out for a ride and confirmed my suspicions...'that's scary'!

After closer inspection both forks are leaking and the front pads are down to metal....rang around trying to get a mechanic to sort it all without any luck [not before next weekend]..................I'm pissed was looking forward to giving you all the learn

Have you tryed the mobile doctor he is going to pete's work to service the busa a this week. there has been some big recommendation for him.