North Island invasion of South Island

[marks]

Can you give me any idea of times you may be departing Reefton on Sat for Big River and Waitahu, and on Sun when you'll be heading for New Creek? I could be tempted (and I'm allowed) to come for a quick blast up from Westport.

Cheers, Pete.

We'll rendezvous at 'The Broadway Tearooms And Bakery' (opposite Wilsons Hotel at the east end of Broadway in Reefton) at 8am to leave by 8.30 on both Saturday and Sunday (sorry Balrog).

The day cannot start without good strong coffee

Hopefully we will see you there

[marks]

Hey mark you could always cross the mackley river as there is more parking space on the other side, as you mentioned there wasn't much space on the new creek side of it in Snodpete's thread.

If I crossed to the other side the temptation to continue to Denniston would be overwhelming

Pity you aren't joining us

[topo]

Went through the Porika last saturday, it's in reasonable condition at the moment. The st arnurd end has a nice clean line with few slippery areas (clay - can spot them a mile away through the rock). The lake end is quite loose but the hair-pin corners are clean giving good drive up each section.

You lads are gonna have a ball

[NordieBoy]

I barely remember the "scary bits" of the porika from my DB1k trip (the only time I've done it). I recall it was c*nty getting up from the lake on the return leg. Musta been the MT21 factor me thinks... I'm sure big bertha will chew it up...

It's just more fun on the return leg.

Hard base + loose grit != fun on MT21 rear.

[Howie]

If I crossed to the other side the temptation to continue to Denniston would be overwhelming

Pity you aren't joining us

It is and if I could I would, but I'm on a savings plan at the moment so that my daughter can join a school trip to Japan next year, so I've put off all the weekend away rides untill I have that sorted.

Have a great weekend away all of you

[NordieBoy]

You lads are gonna have a ball

I'm taking both of mine.

[marks]

I forgot to mention...

there is a $5 cost per head for the New Creek-Denniston track - via an honesty box at the gate which only takes coins (its not waterproof)

[junkmanjoe]

Just a point. All of you who took advantage of the cheap offer have a firm reservation made by me on your behalf, not a "maybe". If anybody is having second thoughts and will not be going - please contact Faye and cancel your booking.
Thanks,

Michael

im booked paid and ready with a spare paddle incase the boat motor brakes down...

[Pampera]

im booked paid and ready with a spare paddle incase the boat motor brakes down...

I don't know how you could possibly reach the conclusion anybody who was visiting this thread and reading your posts could possibly think you were having second thoughts about this trip Joe! Use your paddle anyway, you might save a couple of minutes on the crossing that you and Dave could make valuable use of on the other side!
Michael

[Transalper]

Looks like I'll be there for Saturdays ride.
Booked a room at Wilsons Hotel for Firday night. J decided it would be nice to get away so she is going to spend the day messing about Reefton while I get muddy, then we will probably head home Saturday evening.

Suppose it might be a nice idea to grab a tape and charge some batterys.

[zeRax]

do it do it do it do it,


sooo how many ppl are gonna be partaking O_O? i know i am ;D

[junkmanjoe]

sounds like there be heaps and lots of cycles on the tour...

[JATZ]

Looks like I'll be there for Saturdays ride.
Booked a room at Wilsons Hotel for Firday night. J decided it would be nice to get away so she is going to spend the day messing about Reefton while I get muddy, then we will probably head home Saturday evening.

Suppose it might be a nice idea to grab a tape and charge some batterys.

"Messing about Reefton", that'll kill about 1/2 an hour
Mrs jatz should be there sometime in the afternoon.....

[junkmanjoe]

I don't know how you could possibly reach the conclusion anybody who was visiting this thread and reading your posts could possibly think you were having second thoughts about this trip Joe! Use your paddle anyway, you might save a couple of minutes on the crossing that you and Dave could make valuable use of on the other side!
Michael

i have to go, as i now have two job interviews on thursday and flats to look at.....ohhh so busy busy,, oh and go on a adventure with all my freinds, and make new freinds.....and have a beer,,, oh better not forget to have a great time as well... whoo so much to do..

[BMWST?]

i have to go, as i now have two job interviews on thursday and flats to look at.....ohhh so busy busy,, oh and go on a adventure with all my freinds, and make new freinds.....and have a beer,,, oh better not forget to have a great time as well... whoo so much to do..

let me know which ferry you are catchin might just have time to see you at he ferry terminal to wave goodbye to the intrepid adventurers!