KB Gathering - Turangi 4-6 June 2011 (Queen's Birthday Weekend)

[Qkchk:Me]

Just putting out a feeler to see who's keen on heading down this year? I haven't booked as yet so not even sure how many cabins avail at this stage, will investigate if there is plenty of interest.

If your not sure what the KB Gathering is, have a look at last years details HERE same as last year.....

[Qkchk:Me]

Back due to popular demand! Same as we did in '07/'08/09 and 2010 a for the KB Gathering.


WHAT IS THE KB GATHERING?
KBers (Kiwibikers) 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).


WHAT ARE WE DOING?
Friday
Some of us will make our leisurely 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. There are Hot pools accessible 24hours where are staying! Nothing better than a beverage in a hot pool

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

Saturday / Sunday night have dinner at the restaurant next door and drinkies etc.

Monday
Say our goodbyes and head back home.


WHEN IS IT HAPPENING?
Saturday 4th June, Sunday the 5th June and Monday the 6th of June. After previous year's experience some of us will be making our way down on the Friday......


WHERE ARE WE STAYING?

Contact details:
Oasis Campgrounds
Tokaanu
(07)386-8569
oasismotelstokaanu@xtra.co.nz
www.oasismotel.co.nz

They have motel units, cabin rooms and campsites. There is a Laundry and large drying room available, camp kitchen and dining room, TV and lounge. Restaurant / Dairy next door. Hot mineral pools are free for guests staying and are open 24hrs and they also have hot freshwater spa pools (free for staying guests) and are open from 2pm til late).

Check in is @ 2pm, check out is 10am.

COSTS (Guide only, please contact Oasis for current prices)
http://www.oasismotel.co.nz/accommodation.aspx

MOTEL UNITS
Self-Contained Unit - $120 per night for two people, inquire about single rates
Studio Unit - $90 for 2 people

CABIN ROOM
Quite a few options available.
$26 per person (twin share)
$37 (single rate)

CAMPSITE
$18 per person
$13 per child

Remember these prices include free access to HOT mineral / spa pools!

Why are we staying here?

- Excellent restaurant / dairy right next door
- Motel or cabin? Its your choice and budget
- Good BBQ area for mass cook-up
- Cabins are well heated (YAY!) and cozy
- Great bang for buck[/COLOR]

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

CAN I COME ALONG TO THIS GATHERING?
Do you ride a road bike? Are you capable of riding more than 1000kms in a 3-day weekend? Can you maintain open road speed? Then YES you can come. Wifes / handbrakes / pillions welcome.

I will waste my time putting up a calendar thread, please waste your time by adding your name to the list attending.

[FJRider]

I would go ... but a Brass Monkey takes priority ...

Tenting in snow is fun ... (well it was last year)



See the smiles ...

[Gremlin]

Probable starter...

[Ntoxcated]

I might not be allowed after last year. Can't really afford a new bike at the moment

[NinjaNanna]

having missed the last 2, I'm keen as

[OCD Legend]

I might not be allowed after last year. Can't really afford a new bike at the moment

ONLY allowed with chaperone

[chanceyy]

having missed the last 2, I'm keen as

Ditto here

[kinger]

.....as usual, we'll try and pop in for a dip and a tipple.
Got laid off last week, so may be work dependent.

....and if a stereophonics tee shirt should reappear at the side of the hotpool.....that'd be nice!

[hedgier1]

I am keen as this year but will have to check finances closer to the date.

[Smifffy]

Sounds good, we be keen.

[zealchick]

ONLY allowed with chaperone

chaperone on a new bike????

[OCD Legend]

chaperone on a new bike????

probably NOT - won't have my full until a couple of weeks later (thinking about bringing the car down instead)

[zealchick]

probably NOT - won't have my full until a couple of weeks later (thinking about bringing the car down instead)

hmmmm handy

[Qkchk:Me]

Well it looks promising so far, any ideas on where everyone wants to ride to on the Sunday ride? I was thinking about playing around the backroads of Taupo - Gisborne or the Forgotten Highway again.......?

Or is this going to be another 'around the pool' affair?