South-east coast Ngawi to White Rock + more. Sat 21/3/09

[junkmanjoe]

was dave i was worried about......

[Paladin]

Hi Paladin, I could be up for an evening ride down the coast next week, not sure what we'll find out though.

It's an excuse for a little ride and maybe we'll find the southern gate open to the land that was being logged - ya never know! On the east side of Coast Road as you head south from Rimutaka Forest Park there are also a couple of tracks that I keep thinking need exploring as there's no mail boxes at the end, no keep out sign/private signs and could be tracks up over the hill. Or they could just be driveways that access lots that haven't been developed yet!
I won't be getting too adventurous while the Trailwaings are still on the bike though, especially if its been wet!

As a future thought, I saw some guys in 4wd's going west from Turakirae Head one day when I was down on one of my evening mini rides! They crossed over the Wainui River where it meets the sea to head towards Baring Head and Pencarrow Head! Could be very heavy going on bikes as that beach is shingle hell but hey maybe once over the river you can get on a 4wd track??? Anyone know?

BTW, I didn't call Orongorongo today as stuff snowballed but will try on Thursday. (darn parent-teacher conferences, scheduled for 10mins and we were there 2.5 hours - grrrrrr!)

[Paladin]

was dave i was worried about......

Huh?????

When did I ever get lost??????

[junkmanjoe]

Howie whats this place, motox track or something

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?ie=UTF...16994&t=h&z=16

is there a road that follows the coast around from winui

[Paladin]

Howie whats this place, motox track or something

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?ie=UTF...16994&t=h&z=16

is there a road that follows the coast around from winui

I think its the access road to Baring lighthouse. I tried to go up there on the access road from Coast Road - locked gate at the very start 100m off the main road!

[Howie]

Howie whats this place, motox track or something

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?ie=UTF...16994&t=h&z=16

is there a road that follows the coast around from winui

yeah there is/used to be a four wheel drive track right around the coast to Eastbourne, I know the gate is locked the Eastbourne end, and would probably be next to Impossible to get access to it as it is designated a walking track/ cycle way now. A 4wd road also goes over the hills to Baring head lighthouse, a couple of km before the end of the coast road and joins up with it.

[Howie]

It's an excuse for a little ride and maybe we'll find the southern gate open to the land that was being logged - ya never know! On the east side of Coast Road as you head south from Rimutaka Forest Park there are also a couple of tracks that I keep thinking need exploring as there's no mail boxes at the end, no keep out sign/private signs and could be tracks up over the hill. Or they could just be driveways that access lots that haven't been developed yet!
I won't be getting too adventurous while the Trailwaings are still on the bike though, especially if its been wet!

As a future thought, I saw some guys in 4wd's going west from Turakirae Head one day when I was down on one of my evening mini rides! They crossed over the Wainui River where it meets the sea to head towards Baring Head and Pencarrow Head! Could be very heavy going on bikes as that beach is shingle hell but hey maybe once over the river you can get on a 4wd track??? Anyone know?

BTW, I didn't call Orongorongo today as stuff snowballed but will try on Thursday. (darn parent-teacher conferences, scheduled for 10mins and we were there 2.5 hours - grrrrrr!)

You have to be careful crossing the Wainuiomata river near the coast as the bottom tends to be very soft, Last time I did it many years ago (read in my teens) I ended up with my back wheel buried above axle height, and nearly got stuck in it. The coast is also now supposedly fully fenced off and walking access only, although I think it is controled by Orongrongo Station.