Naki guys

[ynot slow]

Hi folks coming up over easter and wanting ideas on a few roads.Coming through SH4 to SH3,how is the surface lately,will come out at Ahititi and enjoy the coast road to New Plymouth.

Sunday thinking of heading to Whanga pub,has anyone done the road from Tikorangi to Te Wera and if my mind recalls a bit of gravel still exists at Matau/Purangi from Tarata to Tiki is ok.And thinking of going up East Egmont and Plateau along the way.

Monday go via Surf H/way or Wiremu Rd to Opunake,then upto Dawson Falls,lunch in Hawera.

Anyone keen to join us is welcome,also staying at che Boobs fine establishment,so keen to have a few quiets up town with a meal,not drink like last time lol.

[nadroj]

Ask Tony - he'll know....

[Naki Rat]

I'm off to Whanga in an hour or so and probably will return via Taumaranui/8 mile turn off so will report on my return. PM me if I forget

[ynot slow]

Thanks for that just what I need,as sussing out route,thought about cutting off at Te Wera but then miss out the saddles,what to do nice choice to have lol.

[Naki Rat]

Great ride yesterday Publican at the Whanga pub threatened to kick over and burn our bikes as retaliation for us causing him to be too busy to go for a ride himself in such awesome weather.

Roads all in good condition with the only exceptions being new seal on SH4 a few kms before the 8 mile junction and new seal also at Mahoenui Hill and Uruti Valley. I would assume all will be swept of loose chip before Easter. Minor road works on SH4 north of Taumaranui and on SH3 at Tongaporutu both have traffic lights.

Weather looks good for Easter but if wet the large amounts of tar bleed on SH4 will be tricky.

Do you realise the 'Waitangas' from Ohura to Ahititi is metalled road?

I'll be up for a ride next weekend between finding a few cray's if seas allow.

[ynot slow]

Had a feeling the road through Ahititi was slightly gravel so will enjoy the T/H (Tasman Highway,my new name for that road to NP).

Ah crays,whitebait and beers now that is bliss.Then top it off with a beaut bbq rump steak and bourbon and red wine,bloody bliss.

[Naki Rat]

Didn't have time to drop into Mokau for whitebait but got the beers covered by scoring a few flagons from Mike's (Whitecliffs) Brewery on the way home yesterday

[pritch]

if my mind recalls a bit of gravel still exists at Matau/Purangi from Tarata to Tiki is ok..

Last time I looked the road is still metal from Purangi through to SH43.

It's a long time since I rode that stretch but "a bit of metal" doesn't quite seem to cover it, but then the grader had been through not long before. For others though it might be playtime...

[Naki Rat]

Last time I looked the road is still metal from Purangi through to SH43.

It's a long time since I rode that stretch but "a bit of metal" doesn't quite seem to cover it, but then the grader had been through not long before. For others though it might be playtime...

Did that route to Whanga a couple of years back. About 15km of loose 2-3 inch rocks recently graded so next to no wheel tracks to follow. Absolutely hated that ride and can't imagine it being enjoyable riding on anything on two wheels Definitely not suitable for two-up on a large sports tourer and not one of my better decisions

[Boob Johnson]

Staying at che Boobs fine establishment, so keen to have a few quiets up town with a meal,not drink like last time lol.

lol don't worry Tony the exercise ball is now flat so no large projectiles lying around to temp lubed party goers

[lankyman]

Hi folks coming up over easter and wanting ideas on a few roads.Coming through SH4 to SH3,how is the surface lately,will come out at Ahititi and enjoy the coast road to New Plymouth.

Sunday thinking of heading to Whanga pub,has anyone done the road from Tikorangi to Te Wera and if my mind recalls a bit of gravel still exists at Matau/Purangi from Tarata to Tiki is ok.And thinking of going up East Egmont and Plateau along the way.

Monday go via Surf H/way or Wiremu Rd to Opunake,then upto Dawson Falls,lunch in Hawera.

Anyone keen to join us is welcome,also staying at che Boobs fine establishment,so keen to have a few quiets up town with a meal,not drink like last time lol.

The Road Through Purangi-Matau out to SH43 is a complete dog, me and some mates went through there for something different on our way out to the last whanga republic day. 30 odd K's of loose, windy, gravelly anguish. Never again. I might be keen to join your meander depending on how family commitments pan out this weekend.

[lankyman]

And also quite a bit of gravel along the Ohura (Ahiti Valley) road also.

[ynot slow]

The Road Through Purangi-Matau out to SH43 is a complete dog, me and some mates went through there for something different on our way out to the last whanga republic day. 30 odd K's of loose, windy, gravelly anguish. Never again. I might be keen to join your meander depending on how family commitments pan out this weekend.

And also quite a bit of gravel along the Ohura (Ahiti Valley) road also.

Cheers for that info,not sure if bloody coming now,wifes loverley ex(read f..k wit in USA) decided his boys should see his folks in Tauranga for holidays so wants to bus them up,sent email tickets and that stuffs up our plans for easter,as we have to organise delivery to bus depot.Hopefully will maybe make time,but will have to play by ear.