KB Gathering - Turangi Queens Birthday '09

**Qkchk:Me** · 1st April 2009, 18:20

Back due to popular demand! Same as we did in '07 and '08 for the KB Gathering.

KBers from North (Auckland/Northland/Waikato), South (Wellington/Wairarapa/Manawatu/South Island), East (Bay of Plenty/Hawkes Bay) and West (Taranaki) converge together in Turangi (Southern end of Lake Taupo) and have a bloody good time over the three days (or four if you head down earlier). Saturday the 31st May, Sunday the 1st June and Monday the 2nd of June. After previous year's experience I think there will be a few going down on the Friday......

Here's a quick outline of what we plan to do:

Friday
Some of us will make our lesuirely way down on the Friday. This day is optional as the main part of the 'Gathering' is from the Saturday to Monday.

Saturday
Regional groups ride to Turangi on Saturday (obviously you wouldn't ride direct, its a good chance to explore some roads on the way there), meet and greet Sat arvo over a beer or two. Settle in for the night. Hot Pools in Tokaanu and socializing etc..

Sunday
Go for a group ride or multiple group rides (depends on group numbers) Here are some suggestions, Tamuranui Saddle, Lake district - Desert Rd - Ohakune - Napier / Hastings - Forgotton Highway etc ... Please suggest ideas for rides in the thread, the actual ride will be decided on when we have all arrived at Turangi...

Saturday / Sunday night have a BBQ (or something else-suggestions? Pizza?) and drinkies etc. Last year we had access to a massive BBQ - Mongolian Style anyone?

Monday
Say our goodbyes and head back, riding the long way home....

Here are the details of where we are staying and how/where to book:

We are staying at the Turangi Cabins
(as used by the Rusty Nuts Grand Challenge).

YOU will be responsible for your own bookings. I have enough stuff to do in a day let alone herd cats....

PRICES:

Cabins (per night)

Adult $22.00 - Bring your own sleeping bag / linen.
(There is linen for hire if you cant be fagg'd bringing it but I would suggest you ask them when you book.)

Check out their website: http://www.turangicabins.co.nz/

Or ring Ph/fax 07 386 8754

Register your interest HERE please!

**doc** · 1st April 2009, 18:30

Another weekend would be fine .Same weekend as Monkey and I think some of the Southern KB'r would like to meet the Northern Kb'r but the Monkey is sort of religion to them.

**chanceyy** · 1st April 2009, 18:35

been a great event over the last two yrs .. & looking forward to this yrs one .. due to mom having op a few days aft this event I will decide closer to the time if I can get there, already have the friday booked off though

(did that last yr when I got back

)

on ya Dawn ..

**Qkchk:Me** · 1st April 2009, 18:42

Originally Posted by doc

Another weekend would be fine .Same weekend as Monkey and I think some of the Southern KB'r would like to meet the Northern Kb'r but the Monkey is sort of religion to them.

Yeah, tell me about it.... Thinking of making the 30th anniversary next year..

But hey, at least they cant say they werent invited aye?

Originally Posted by chanceyy

been a great event over the last two yrs .. & looking forward to this yrs one .. due to mom having op a few days aft this event I will decide closer to the time if I can get there, already have the friday booked off though

(did that last yr when I got back

)

on ya Dawn ..

Would be good to catch up with ya missy. Lets wait 'n see how things pan out... I will be heading down on the Friday. (got too much holidays owing so got to take some...)

**chanceyy** · 1st April 2009, 18:48

yeah our once a yr catch up .. seems to roll around quicker & quicker every yr huh

such a great laxing weekend and the hot pools .. ahhhhhhhhhh yup primo

**NinjaNanna** · 2nd April 2009, 09:58

done and done

**Bren** · 2nd April 2009, 11:28

I will be there...riding or otherwise it does not matter. The fact of the matter is the inlaws have a pad at turangi so either way I will be up....

Be good to catch up with guys I have not met yet (most of the norf island crew)....

**chanceyy** · 2nd April 2009, 12:11

Originally Posted by Bren

I will be there...riding or otherwise it does not matter. The fact of the matter is the inlaws have a pad at turangi so either way I will be up....

Be good to catch up with guys I have not met yet (most of the norf island crew)....

soooooooooooooooooooooo party at the pad then

**DUCATI*HARD** · 2nd April 2009, 12:38

THE DUKESTAS,,,will hope to pop down saturday or sunday to join you guys and girls for a ride,,,have recently just done the forgotten highway and ohakune,,,done the taumaranui saddle and taupo to napier/gisbourne for the first time yesterday and it was breath taking,,,am keen to do any of those roads all over again

**Korumba** · 2nd April 2009, 12:41

I might just pencil myself in for this.....

**Qkchk:Me** · 2nd April 2009, 17:27

Originally Posted by NinjaNanna

done and done

Need to change your signature....

Originally Posted by Bren

I will be there...riding or otherwise it does not matter. The fact of the matter is the inlaws have a pad at turangi so either way I will be up....

Be good to catch up with guys I have not met yet (most of the norf island crew)....

Got a BBQ and a beer fridge?

Originally Posted by DUCATI*HARD

THE DUKESTAS,,,will hope to pop down saturday or sunday to join you guys and girls for a ride,,,have recently just done the forgotten highway and ohakune,,,done the taumaranui saddle and taupo to napier/gisbourne for the first time yesterday and it was breath taking,,,am keen to do any of those roads all over again

Each year the Forgotten Highway as eluded us (due to fog or shite weather) so maybe third time lucky this year? Was hoping for some fine weather to do a twin mountain road ride... (Whakapapa and Turoa Roads)

**Mrs Busa Pete** · 2nd April 2009, 18:00

hold all tikets i may ride the busa down now that wendy knows were we are going [note to self dont mark turn offs this year and keep glass out of rear tyre and the front] exept this year its the hotel not the motor camp .

**hospitalfood** · 2nd April 2009, 19:24

very tempted, will have to wait and see but there is a fair chance i will come.

**Gareth51** · 2nd April 2009, 21:48

Will try and make it up again this year, would be good to catch up again

**kinger** · 3rd April 2009, 05:28

Same as the last two years? That means I'll turn up, get well pissed, and leave you to all head off and leave me to go home with a hangover.
No! This year, we might actually be able to get out with yous all on the Sunday.
(Can't promise not to be pissed Saturday though.....you'll get used to us eventually!

)

Anyway, the BBQ last year was spot on. Anyone bringing a cage for the beer/food run?