Auckland to the Brass Monkey?

[jafar]

Any Auckland or Waikato riders thinking of riding down to the brass monkey this year ???

I'm toying with the idea of going ( subject to work giving me the time off.)
will need to get ourselves sorted out for the ferry & prepaid for the rally soon if it is going to happen.

I'm thinking of leaving wednesday the 1st June & back Wednesday the 8th.

A rough itinery is down to Wellington wednesday, cross over thursday & overnight in Christchurch or a little further south, Friday to the camp site area or close to it anyway.
Sunday is leaving day so out through either Haast to the west coast or through a pass & come out through Nelson for the trip back over to the north island on Monday or Tuesday, subject to ferry bookings.

Any offers of accomodation would be good too

[jafar]

look out south Island I'm coming down

[DidJit]

Don't forget your camera!

[jafar]

Don't forget your camera!

I'll be sure to have it packed in the tankbag
Just counting down the days to go now

[quickbuck]

Well done that man...
I did Auckland to Brass and return following your itinerary, almost, back in 2001. Great trip.
I recommend the pub in Kurow for your Friday night stay.... was always a great bunch staying there.
My trip went Auckland to Bulls to pick up missus, Bulls to Ashburton (Parents), Ashburton to Kurow, Kurow to Otrahua (Rally site), then Fox Glacier, Picton, Bulls (Dropped off missus), Auckland.

It was a very quick trip 2 up on the GSX600, but loads of fun.....
Must do it again some time....

[jafar]

Well done that man...
I did Auckland to Brass and return following your itinerary, almost, back in 2001. Great trip.
I recommend the pub in Kurow for your Friday night stay.... was always a great bunch staying there.
My trip went Auckland to Bulls to pick up missus, Bulls to Ashburton (Parents), Ashburton to Kurow, Kurow to Otrahua (Rally site), then Fox Glacier, Picton, Bulls (Dropped off missus), Auckland.

It was a very quick trip 2 up on the GSX600, but loads of fun.....
Must do it again some time....

So I'm only ten years behind then ??

Your welcome to come this year, I'll pick you up on the way past

[quickbuck]

So I'm only ten years behind then ??

Your welcome to come this year, I'll pick you up on the way past

Well.... Could do, but we did our South island holiday during the summer this year. The bank balance is still trying to recover...

We also spend more time down there these days....
Excuses I know... Maybe next year?

[jafar]

Well.... Could do, but we did our South island holiday during the summer this year. The bank balance is still trying to recover...

We also spend more time down there these days....
Excuses I know... Maybe next year?

See how we go for this year first, but if it is any good I'll be going back next year

[Flip]

I have a spare double bed room (and space in the garage) Thursday night if you like? I could also put up a bed in the sewing room if needed.

I live in Diamond Harbour which is about 36km south of Christchurch. I'm heading off on Friday but will probably take the senic route to Kurow on Friday night.

[1billyboy]

The last time I went there on a Friday night there was no food or liquid refreshment onsite. A quick trip to the local up the road gave us enough supplies to get us around most of the drum fires that night

[jafar]

I have a spare double bed room (and space in the garage) Thursday night if you like? I could also put up a bed in the sewing room if needed.

I live in Diamond Harbour which is about 36km south of Christchurch. I'm heading off on Friday but will probably take the senic route to Kurow on Friday night.

Thank you flip I'll PM you

[scumdog]

look out south Island I'm coming down

A long way to go to stand around in a muddy/frozen paddock!

[jafar]

A long way to go to stand around in a muddy/frozen paddock!

Well this is true, but the 'riviera of the south' isn't too far away if I need a shower

[jafar]

Tickets for the ferry booked,
Brass monkey fee's paid,
Holidays approved.
Bike serviced.
Tent sorted.
Gear checked.

14 days to go, then aim the bike south, light the fuse & GO

[DidJit]

Have fun! We expect a thoroughly detailed tour report on your return (with pics).