Whangamomona Rally (24-26 April 2009)

**trump-lady** · 23rd April 2009, 00:07

Originally Posted by Hinny

Still leaving Friday?

I was hoping to go on Friday. Whether I can depends how many people get in my way at work tomorrow.

Going in from Stratford may be a good idea. It's a nice ride over Mt. Messenger and through the Awakino gorge.

Weather looks better for Friday than Saturday.

Yup agreed but only slightly better weather grrrrr Ill be heading down Friday. Have been waiting to see what the weather gods are doing and Friday looks better. Meeting someone at paeroa at 9 from Waihi and then heading in. Thinking of just getting there fast Friday before dark. Might take the coastal route back Sunday but thats dependant on weather as post say its worth the ride, If you get down there look for me....pink triumph and maybe we can head back that way...... or like I said Im meeting friday Paeroa, hes on a cruiser and knows the way so ill be following (unless really slow) We arent sure exactly where the rally is coming from auckland missing Stratford. Are there signs or anything? Is the rally site easy to spot?

**shafty** · 23rd April 2009, 00:14

Try this

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=13)+Hobbit+Hole+Tunnel&daddr=Matiere,+New+Zealand&hl=en&geocode=FaqarP0dH0NrCiFSrYEVOXnipg%3B&mra=ls&sll=-38.89174,174.95028&sspn=0.48313,0.848694&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.775499,174.990234&spn=0.967842,1.697388&z=9>
Yes, signs (I'm told) will be out, drinks cold etc etc

**trump-lady** · 23rd April 2009, 00:18

Cheers....Im directionally challanged so he knows the road we just gotta find the drive way. He knows how to get in there, i guess coming from our way if we hit the pub weve gone to far.

Im hoping he keeps a good pace however he will catch me if i pass him on the gravel......as I carry my bike around corners lol and tipy toe cussing loudly and shaking my head

**shafty** · 23rd April 2009, 00:22

Relax Girl, you'll be right, once you're nearby it gets EASY!, see ya there!

**madmal64** · 23rd April 2009, 08:31

Originally Posted by Gareth51

Looks like 1 less trumpy, works got in the way ,gotta go to Auckland tomorrow then over to Napier on Sunday

I know that feeling. I really should be working too, but I need a break more than I need the work.

Originally Posted by shafty

Shall I drink your share Mate?

Might have to. I think Gareth should shout the 1st round eh?

**madmal64** · 23rd April 2009, 08:45

Trump Lady there is usually a metal sculpture out on the road that has a sheep or goats skull on top of it at the turn off with a sign pointing to the rally site. If you are coming in from the Stratford end the sculpture will be on your right just after the bridge at the bottom of the Tahora saddle. There is a shed on the corner of the turn off.
Its really easy to find. Dont worry there are plenty of fellow bikers around the area heading to the destination that will make sure you get there.

**sinfull** · 23rd April 2009, 08:47

Originally Posted by trump-lady

Cheers....Im directionally challanged so he knows the road we just gotta find the drive way. He knows how to get in there, i guess coming from our way if we hit the pub weve gone to far.

Im hoping he keeps a good pace however he will catch me if i pass him on the gravel......as I carry my bike around corners lol and tipy toe cussing loudly and shaking my head

Once ya get through the hobbit hole tunnel, take ya time and look for a road that goes off to the right ! Should be a sign there, if not go have a look up that road anyway the drive is only a few hundred metres on the left of that road and there will be lots of ppl visible ! Bikes going in constantly all day so ya wont get lost !
Have a good one, shame we won't be making it now !

**trump-lady** · 23rd April 2009, 18:19

Im packing up my stuff.....tent sleeping bags, pannier bags are full....looks like Im going fpor a week lol

Im sooooo excited.......

**Hinny** · 24th April 2009, 07:37

Originally Posted by Gareth51

Looks like 1 less trumpy, works got in the way ,gotta go to Auckland tomorrow then over to Napier on Sunday

Sorry we will miss catching up.
See you again at the Busta Gut, Turangi, Queen's Birthday?

**Hinny** · 24th April 2009, 07:51

Originally Posted by shafty

Try this

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=13)+Hobbit+Hole+Tunnel&daddr=Matiere,+New+Zealand&hl=en&geocode=FaqarP0dH0NrCiFSrYEVOXnipg%3B&mra=ls&sll=-38.89174,174.95028&sspn=0.48313,0.848694&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.775499,174.990234&spn=0.967842,1.697388&z=9>
Yes, signs (I'm told) will be out, drinks cold etc etc

Never been to Matiere.
I think I shall go that way.