King Country ADV ride?

**MXNUT** · 2nd March 2009, 21:04

Originally Posted by Aslan

I'm a fan of doing this track that KSlider is keen to do - Matakriki? -

I've done both several time and this track of KSlider's is new for me

My thoughts exactly

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

is it a private road that runs through farm land, or an old paper road, open to public.

Private property with limited access means we have to do it when we get the chance

**junkmanjoe** · 2nd March 2009, 21:06

thats a good enough reason, its settled then.
WE DO IT....

**Box'a'bits** · 2nd March 2009, 21:19

I'm in for this run as well.

Anyone got spare cabin space at Otorahanga & Taumaranui for me? Please PM me. Otherwise I'll book these in a few days. I have taken Friday & Monday off, so plenty of time both sides of the ride.

K/slider - any firmer idea of the condition of the Matahiwi track? That area is papa / clay. Bog holes? How aggressive are we talking on tyres?.

As others have said, done the Forgotten Highway (& 42nd Traverse) before, and River Road many times. Both the F/H & R/Rd are well known tourist paths, so less challenging these days. I understand that the F/H is being progressively sealed....

**K slider** · 3rd March 2009, 07:10

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

is it a private road that runs through farm land, or an old paper road, open to public.

Its A old paper road but has locked gates at either end.

**.chris** · 3rd March 2009, 07:41

Originally Posted by K slider

Its A old paper road but has locked gates at either end.

I thought that paper roads had to have public access, eg gates, but no locked gates?

**K slider** · 3rd March 2009, 09:33

Originally Posted by c.h.r.i.s

I thought that paper roads had to have public access, eg gates, but no locked gates?

I suppose the land owner got sick of losing stock ect .There is a bridge that has to be maintained and if somebody goes off the edge he cops it.Any way they are locked.

**K slider** · 3rd March 2009, 09:40

Originally Posted by BMWRSNUT

I'm in for this run as well.

Anyone got spare cabin space at Otorahanga & Taumaranui for me? Please PM me. Otherwise I'll book these in a few days. I have taken Friday & Monday off, so plenty of time both sides of the ride.

K/slider - any firmer idea of the condition of the Matahiwi track? That area is papa / clay. Bog holes? How aggressive are we talking on tyres?.

As others have said, done the Forgotten Highway (& 42nd Traverse) before, and River Road many times. Both the F/H & R/Rd are well known tourist paths, so less challenging these days. I understand that the F/H is being progressively sealed....

I am going to ring the farm manager tonight,from what he has told me treat it the same as Fishers track, if it rains its probably a no go, we will have to wait and see.

**Garry.W** · 3rd March 2009, 14:58

Originally Posted by K slider

I am going to ring the farm manager tonight,from what he has told me treat it the same as Fishers track, if it rains its probably a no go, we will have to wait and see.

Pete, sounds as though a number of Wellingtonians are definites for this. I've managed a leave pass from Friday - Monday so, assuming it's okay with everyone else, am keen to tag along.

JG might come down from Auckland and meet up with us in Otorohanga, he should have his new F800GS by then.

I'll give you a ring.

**K slider** · 3rd March 2009, 15:14

Moto are you able to meet us on the Parapara road it makes the journey a bit longer but gives the river road virgins a taste of the upper gravel.
Looks like Garry is in to.
Nothings set in stone.
Cheers Pete.

**Garry.W** · 3rd March 2009, 15:21

Originally Posted by K slider

Moto are you able to meet us on the Parapara road it makes the journey a bit longer but gives the river road virgins a taste of the upper gravel.
Looks like Garry is in to.
Nothings set in stone.
Cheers Pete.

Only thing set is I got four days off, prefer to spend it on the bike and the more gravel to cover the better. Talk to you later.
Garry

**MXNUT** · 3rd March 2009, 15:28

Originally Posted by K slider

Moto are you able to meet us on the Parapara road it makes the journey a bit longer but gives the river road virgins a taste of the upper gravel.
Looks like Garry is in to.
Nothings set in stone.
Cheers Pete.

Para para Rd is fine with me, good to have Garry and his mate along.
The more the merrier

**junkmanjoe** · 3rd March 2009, 16:37

i have thrown all my plans out the window so im good to explore, and will play follow the wize man, cauz he spose to know where we going....

**marks** · 3rd March 2009, 16:42

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

i have thrown all my plans out the window so im good to explore, and will play follow the wize man, cauz he spose to know where we going....

wot he sed

**jezzaNZ** · 3rd March 2009, 16:46

Originally Posted by marks

wot he sed

..........+1

**K slider** · 3rd March 2009, 18:39

Right this is what I have found out.
I have to sign a indemnety for us lot,the gates will be open at both ends if we need to turn back it wont be a problem.
The track can be driven over in a car when dry but is a bitch on a quad when wet and doesnt follow the road anymore but is now a farm track most of the way. The cocky says it is easier to navagate from Matahiwi {river road} to the Paraparas,so it may be bloody boring, or a repeat of the south coast.
Is there any consens {ideas} of accomodation for friday night.