Northern Exposure Tour 2010

**Qkchk:Me** · 20th January 2010, 15:24

Originally Posted by wynw

If anyone is after more corners on the monday the coast road from Russel could be worth a thought,( some nice beaches and scenery and did i say corners).
Will try and catch you guys somewhere along the way.

Yeah the Russell road is a corner carvers dream. Can be tricky with mad locals and holiday traffic. I'd suspect most of us will be wanting to take a more direct line home (with the exception of Waipu / Mangawhai).

Might see you in Paihia for brunch?

**Attis** · 21st January 2010, 09:50

Thanks for the maps. Great to know the planned route, petrol stations and food options. So I am coming with my better half. She will drive up in a van. We have lots of space if someone needs help with luggage or anyone needs a ride.

**Attis** · 21st January 2010, 09:56

Hi, do you still need accomodation for the night?

**Attis** · 21st January 2010, 09:57

Originally Posted by BASS-TREBLE

I'm in!!

Will be heading up that morning from Tauranga, unless someone wants to offer a young bloke a bed...

Could someone please mark the westgate service station on google maps for me? I can't seem to find anything...

Hi, do you still need accomodation for the night?

**BASS-TREBLE** · 22nd January 2010, 13:42

Thank you for the offer mate but it has been sorted.

My folks decided to come up too and they have friends nearby so we will stay there

See you all next week.

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 22nd January 2010, 15:51

Mmm my touring ass twitch is starting, means the time for the off is approaching!!
Do we know if the lamb spit roast is a goer for Sunday night yet?
See you all at West Gate in a couple of weeks.

**Qkchk:Me** · 22nd January 2010, 16:05

Lastest info on Cape Reinga SH1F (road to the Lighthouse)

Seems they have only 6 kms of gravel left to seal ...

Road to be completed by mid-2010.

When they started the project back in 2007, it was started from the Lighthouse end not from Waitiki Landing (as not to damage the road with heavy machinery)

Have a look HERE for all the info on the works.

**Qkchk:Me** · 22nd January 2010, 16:13

Originally Posted by Kiwi Graham

Mmm my touring ass twitch is starting, means the time for the off is approaching!!
Do we know if the lamb spit roast is a goer for Sunday night yet?
See you all at West Gate in a couple of weeks.

I got a similar weird feeling - it involves putting on my Ventura pack frame and bolting the rear sets back on?

Just rung the Campsite - No Lamb on the Spit for the Sunday however the Restaurant will be open 'A La Cart' and Takeaways. We could either plan to have a group BBQ (buy your own Meat) or check out the Restaurant.

Some cabins have become available as per post below....

**Qkchk:Me** · 22nd January 2010, 16:15

The campsite has had a few cancellations, so there are 5 or 6 cabins available!

**BASS-TREBLE** · 22nd January 2010, 17:57

Man those maps are helpful!!!!

Has anyone gone up ninety mile beach on the way to the cape on a bike?

**Qkkid** · 22nd January 2010, 18:00

You can only go so far ....... but not on a sportsbike

**BASS-TREBLE** · 22nd January 2010, 19:20

I thought that might be the case!

Oh well, was just a thought

**Qkchk:Me** · 22nd January 2010, 20:30

Originally Posted by BASS-TREBLE

I thought that might be the case!

Oh well, was just a thought

If you were feeling adventurous, you can get on the beach (2 min ride from the campsite) and ride either north to Hukatere or south to Ahipara. I would only recommend this on Low tide as you can ride below the high tide mark on the hard sand. It can be done on a sportsbike but with a bit of care and know-how, becides salt water aint healthy for the bike

**DIN PELENDA** · 23rd January 2010, 19:22

Hi guys I just book cabin for 80$ per night for me and my son, cabin can sleep 5 it means 3 more with 15 $ extra per person if anyone care to share cost PM me. I like to take R1 and no tent, if I have to take tent will have to take ST but is got shit (wrong) tyre on beck of it from SI trip . 80+(3x15=45)=125 per night 125:5=25 $ per night that mean will cost you 25 $ per night.
Din