North Island invasion of South Island

[Box'a'bits]

I wasn't going to worry about accommodation until this weekends over.

That sounds ominous...Is that thinking in conjunction with the potential rain & clay / papa, tons of skilled riders etc.....

[marks]

mine with extra weight on board sits great on the road and gravel, i find its more easy to handle,im so used to heavy road bikes, i like it. and i miss it....
i want my bike back.....

ya shoulda brought a klr - they're so planted they slowly sink into the tar seal

That sounds ominous...Is that thinking in conjunction with the potential rain & clay / papa, tons of skilled riders etc.....

if there is rain I won't be heading into papa clay - greased snot doesn't even come close to describing that shit when its wet

[junkmanjoe]

i rember reading something about a pelorus track.
would that be correct.
and were would that be, and would it be doable this time off year.

[NordieBoy]

i rember reading something about a pelorus track.
would that be correct.
and were would that be, and would it be doable this time off year.

That's the Maungatapu. Doable any time of the year. Even in snow.

[Pampera]

Team,

it is time to confirm the ferry bookings for the special fare I advised previously - $130 return for rider and motorcycle for the North Island Invasion ride.

Can each of you who wish to have a booking made at this rate please PM on the KiwiBiker system to confirm your booking. I believe base travel options are:

1825 crossing Wellington to Picton Thursday 21st
1805 crossing Picton - Wellington Sunday 24th.

There is scope for individuals to select more convenient crossings on these dates but the fare is only for those participating in this KB organised ride.

Once I have your confirmation I will have IIL make the bookings on your behalf and I will advise how you pay. Payment must be made (well) before sailing. Cut off to be Sunday 3rd May - I will have IIL confirm bookings on Monday 4th. After 3rd May you will need to make bookings in the normal way at standard fares.

Regards,

Michael

[_Shrek_]

oh so thats where we are going....where ever that is...
any way i have booked a 3 bed cabin in reefton and sorry its already booked out.
so here is a web page of good acomadation in reefton, the camp im booked in to is the last one on page.

http://www.reefton.co.nz/accommodation.html

bring it on.....

the Old nurses home (back packers) is good & cheap

[Woodman]

Well I am in like a grin.

If your guys plans are still current it looks like we will be meeting at St Arnaud at about 10.30 on the friday. Any other nelsonians coming? we can arrange meeting time in Richmond somewhere.

Have had a look at the Reefton website and the old nurses home does look promising, but it would be more fun if we all stayed at the same place etc.

Probly need a number to confirm booking wherever we may decide to stay. Hmm may need to buy a sleeping bag, don,t think my wee survival bag that is in me jacket will suffice.

EDIT Just saw the registry thing and have registered

[Padmei]

I'm in & I think Jatz (& mrs Jatz?) is too from talking to him the other nite. THank god there'll be a few KLRs going - sick of being outnumbered.

[warewolf]

the old nurses home does look promising

I'd rather stay at the young nurses home...

[Woodman]

I'd rather stay at the young nurses home...

[JATZ]

From memory there is 12km of roads, 4km sealed. Went there for the Rakiura Sunset Rally in 2000. There are scooters for hire on the island, but you can't really say you've been to a rally if you didn't ride your own bike, eh?

Damn thats a fine looking bike, looks fast too.
Good to see you lost the ahem funny looking rain suit you were wearing in the last photo I saw of it, parked in front of a winery in Aus.

[marks]

given that we will have quite a few bodies staying in Reefton I think the Old Nurses Home seems like a good option - sorry Joe - no way in hell would I stay at the Reefton Motor Camp in winter.

If there are no objections I will make some inquiries.

Also - remember to confirm via pm to Pampara/Michael if you want to be part of the discount ferry crossing package before the 3rd May

[NordieBoy]

sorry Joe - no way in hell would I stay at the Reefton Motor Camp in winter.

They don't have winter down there.

It's either the rainy season or the wet.

[BMWST?]

I am a tentative on this one....sorta depends on the way i gel with the bike and the rapid accumalation of gear,I am almost starting from scratch!I will do my best to confirm before the ferry cut of date

[junkmanjoe]

given that we will have quite a few bodies staying in Reefton I think the Old Nurses Home seems like a good option - sorry Joe - no way in hell would I stay at the Reefton Motor Camp in winter.

If there are no objections I will make some inquiries.

Also - remember to confirm via pm to Pampara/Michael if you want to be part of the discount ferry crossing package before the 3rd May

Thats fine marks.
no moneys paid out yet so can cancel, you my know the aera as i dont.
im more than happy to change and am sure my room mate will be as well, if its a warmer place to sleep.

no worries mate.....