North Island invasion of South Island

**NordieBoy** · 6th May 2009, 07:59

Originally Posted by Woodman

Although I have been riding for a while now, pretty much all of it has been day rides, so seeing how the NI invasion is my first big adventure(for me) I am curious about what to bring.

Do I need to bring any food?
will I need to get a sleeping bag, although i see the nurses home has linen if thats where we are staying.
Is hard or soft luggage best. Have both but am leaning to soft as the top box could break in a fall. (unlikely of course)
Should i bring my full or half full bottle of rum?

What do you guys take?

Wilson's Pub for food. Specially dinnererers

I'm taking a sleeping bag.
Luggage. More along the lines of a backpack with a change of clothes. Leave your luggage at the nurses home for the Sat ride.
Full bottle.

**Padmei** · 6th May 2009, 08:07

Woody bring some toilet paper. Do we have to boook the nurses home or rock up there?

**XF650** · 6th May 2009, 08:21

Yes, you will need toilet paper for Napolean Hill

**marks** · 6th May 2009, 08:34

Originally Posted by Woodman

Although I have been riding for a while now, pretty much all of it has been day rides, so seeing how the NI invasion is my first big adventure(for me) I am curious about what to bring.

Do I need to bring any food?
will I need to get a sleeping bag, although i see the nurses home has linen if thats where we are staying.
Is hard or soft luggage best. Have both but am leaning to soft as the top box could break in a fall. (unlikely of course)
Should i bring my full or half full bottle of rum?

What do you guys take?

We will stay at the nurses home (I will call them today to make sure they have some space) so you most probably wont need a sleeping bag.

I normally have some porridge sachets with me so that breakfast is easily sorted (and dinner if I'm desperate) . Apart from that I buy food as I go

I'll take my hard top box but have a soft day pack for the knarlier bits and leave the top box at Reefton.

I'll also have soft panniers (I carry too much shit) that I'll leave in Reefton.

Sometimes these places dont have towels/flannels/soap so I always bring my own.

you bring a full bottle of rum and I'll bring a full bottle of coke and we'll share - that sounds fair to me......

Nordie - why bring a sleeping bag?

**marks** · 6th May 2009, 09:36

accomodation for Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd is confirmed as being:
THE OLD NURSES HOME ACCOMMODATION
104 Shiel St, Reefton, New Zealand
Phone:64 3 732 8881

Phone to make a booking - say you are with the kiwibiker group.
$35 single room
$30 share a double room

**BMWST?** · 6th May 2009, 09:49

if i change my mind and decide to tag along will that be a problem?..Obviuosly i will sort the ferry myself without the discount,or could i still grab some sort of discount???I will take any "easy" versions of the gnarlier tracks,my rear tyre is a road tyre.Wont we need a sleeping bag for thursday night?

**marks** · 6th May 2009, 10:37

Originally Posted by BMWST?

if i change my mind and decide to tag along will that be a problem?..Obviuosly i will sort the ferry myself without the discount,or could i still grab some sort of discount???I will take any "easy" versions of the gnarlier tracks,my rear tyre is a road tyre.Wont we need a sleeping bag for thursday night?

be good to have you along

most motor camps will provide bedding for an extra fee ($5 normally) so I don't take a sleeping bag to save the space

a road tire will limit you but wont stop you having fun.

cheers

Mark

**BMWST?** · 6th May 2009, 10:44

Originally Posted by marks

be good to have you along

most motor camps will provide bedding for an extra fee ($5 normally) so I don't take a sleeping bag to save the space

a road tire will limit you but wont stop you having fun.

cheers

Mark

thanks..usual problems,having just bought a bike plus gear,there are a few things i need to sort,ie no tools,BAD brakes and so so suspension.It all takes a few $$ which are in short supply at the moment!/Would really like to tag along though!

**Underground** · 6th May 2009, 11:09

Woodman ...Take some spare undies , You will need undies .

**Box'a'bits** · 6th May 2009, 11:27

Originally Posted by Pampera

I advised InterIslander today the following wished to book the special offer for the NI invasion:

Balrog
Andy Mac
MarkS
EddieB
Bart
Joe
Paladin

Everybody but Dave and Joe are requesting the Thursday 1825 sailing heading South. Joe and Dave wish to travel on the 0225 that morning. We will all be on the Sunday 1805 ex Picton home.

Including me that is 8 bikes and riders.

I am now waiting for Faye at IIL to confirm these bookings. Each individual will then get confirmation from me and special instructions (both by PM from me) on how to pay the IIL direct, by cheque and mail or phone and credit card. Note that the method of paying will be specific to our special deal - you have to follow my instructions to use this deal, you cannot just ring the 0800 number and talk to anybody.

Regards,
Michael

Hi Michael, sent you a PM. Appears to be some confusion here. I was also on that list, but now seems to have dropped off.

Is it possible to add me in, 'cause I'm definitely keen to go....

Cheers, Steve

**junkmanjoe** · 6th May 2009, 11:45

Thanks Michael
ill bring me mop to swab the deck or some shit like that.
the fukn boat better not sink in the middle off the night.

i be bringing my new -10deg sleppy bag,

my luggage is a camping pack, panniers and my tank bag.
hope to have my safari on with new taps,,,,if they turn up some time this year....

thursday ill be scouting around for a few job options down that way, if you southern lads let a northener in....
as with recent devopments with my job up here im very luck for my partner to still let me go.

all good aye.

**JATZ** · 6th May 2009, 18:09

Originally Posted by Woodman

Although I have been riding for a while now, pretty much all of it has been day rides, so seeing how the NI invasion is my first big adventure(for me) I am curious about what to bring.

Do I need to bring any food?
will I need to get a sleeping bag, although i see the nurses home has linen if thats where we are staying.
Is hard or soft luggage best. Have both but am leaning to soft as the top box could break in a fall. (unlikely of course)
Should i bring my full or half full bottle of rum?

What do you guys take?

Wallet...
Sleeping bag....
Change of undies....
Travel light , like a ninja

And only full bottles accepted.......... Buddy

**Padmei** · 6th May 2009, 18:16

Originally Posted by Underground

Woodman ...Take some spare undies , You will need undies .

We go commando this side of the maunga...

**Padmei** · 6th May 2009, 18:18

Originally Posted by BMWRSNUT

Hi Michael, sent you a PM. Appears to be some confusion here. I was also on that list, but now seems to have dropped off.

Is it possible to add me in, 'cause I'm definitely keen to go....

Cheers, Steve

Being that baby home to poppa!! I'll have to have a test ride sorry but as Underground will tell you I sometimes leave deposits on the seat - It's my lions they can't help themselves...