Nikau Cave Cafe via Port Waikato (May 24)

**Cary** · 12th May 2009, 19:42

Originally Posted by gunnyrob

Cool. Will try & make it Cary, sounds good

Should be good winter cruise

long time no see

**gwigs** · 12th May 2009, 21:10

I,m keen.....will try to make it.

**Bass** · 13th May 2009, 08:21

If we are finishing at the Patumahoe pub, I seem to remember that there might be a good reason for bringing it forward a day to the Saturday. Im not certain, but I don't think that the good reason applies on a Sunday.

**jafar** · 18th May 2009, 21:55

Originally Posted by Bass

If we are finishing at the Patumahoe pub, I seem to remember that there might be a good reason for bringing it forward a day to the Saturday. Im not certain, but I don't think that the good reason applies on a Sunday.

There is a reason on the saturday only.
Sunday there is a better reason to stop @ the village bar

**Cary** · 19th May 2009, 22:03

Will try to find a better one......later

Most will have done these roads before anyway.

May try the 'corner man' system, any volunteer for tail end charlie?

It will be that or if the bike behind you can't see you turn at an intersection stop and wait till they do.

pic 1. route down
pic 2. route back

**3L4NS1R** · 20th May 2009, 09:36

how many kms all up? just wondering if i need my fuel tank extending device...

**Taz** · 20th May 2009, 17:29

I'll be TEC if ya want Cary.

**Taz** · 20th May 2009, 17:32

Originally Posted by 3L4NS1R

how many kms all up? just wondering if i need my fuel tank extending device...

There is gas at Tuakau and at port Waikato. Whats your range?

**3L4NS1R** · 20th May 2009, 18:44

with just my tank, 120-130. Should be enough? I've got a 5L can that I bring along when thats in doubt..

**Taz** · 20th May 2009, 19:38

BP to port waikato via klondyke 62.4km
And if i read Cary's route correctly it'd be 128kms from the Port to Tuakau via the cafe and added loop.
Less than 20km from Tuakau to The Village Bar and Grill in Patumahoe.

So 210-220 kms.
Does that sound about right Cary?

**Cary** · 20th May 2009, 20:02

GPS tells me it's 66k from Tuakau(fuel) to Cafe & 120k from Cafe to Patti Tavern(17k less if you refuel at Tuakau again)

Soooo you'll need 170k range........

Bass is coming along so just bring a hose

Don't think he charges much for fuel transport

**Taz** · 20th May 2009, 20:06

Originally Posted by Cary

GPS tells me it's 66k from Tuakau(fuel) to Cafe & 120k from Cafe to Patti Tavern(17k less if you refuel at Tuakau again)

Soooo you'll need 170k range........

Just so people know....... There is no fuel at the cafe tho. Port waikato would be best for those with small tanks (Less than 150km range) to fill up. Then only 120km's til next fill.

**Cary** · 20th May 2009, 20:10

Oh crap, forgot about Port Waikato, what he ^ said......

**Taz** · 20th May 2009, 20:13

Originally Posted by Cary

Oh crap, forgot about Port Waikato, what he ^ said......

everyone ensure they have enough gas to get across the aussie out back as you never know where Cary's gps will be set to take us. Remeber gps is always right eh

Want me to be TEC??