Mackley Road anyone?

**Muzz67** · 20th December 2013, 20:45

Would like to go through the Mackley over the New Year, no date or direction yet.
Anyone keen to join up or offer advice?
Cheers, Muzz.

**CrazyFrog** · 21st December 2013, 18:17

Originally Posted by Muzz67

Would like to go through the Mackley over the New Year, no date or direction yet.
Anyone keen to join up or offer advice?
Cheers, Muzz.

Yeah, I'd be keen between 3-8 Jan. Let us know if you set a date.
I think Woodman is up for a trip down there too, pending work commitments.

**ADVGD** · 21st December 2013, 18:50

I'll be floating around the top end of the SI most of January, if the date works I'll aim to link up. Let me know when you have the date set, cheers

**Underground** · 22nd December 2013, 08:00

I'll be keen, havent been through there in a while. Just got to put the Dommie back together...

**Woodman** · 22nd December 2013, 08:45

Always keen, Sundays best for me in January, or maybe a random short notice day during the week.

**Waihou Thumper** · 22nd December 2013, 16:08

FYI

http://www.buller.co.nz/assets/Downl...yRoadGuide.pdf

**Tazz** · 22nd December 2013, 16:46

Originally Posted by Waihou Thumper

FYI

http://www.buller.co.nz/assets/Downl...yRoadGuide.pdf

There is some info on O.R.E regarding a locked gate and a number to get a key (which may involve some cash?) as well from memory. It would be 2 years old though so might pay to check with a local what the go is.

**Woodman** · 22nd December 2013, 17:39

The gate is at the ironbridge end and not far in, if it is locked then turn back and go from Denniston end e.g. in and out. Its the best part anyway. Last couple of times i have been through the gate was open. Fantastic day ride from Nelson.

**Underground** · 22nd December 2013, 19:51

I've never seen that gate locked, but in any case from memory its one of those 'slide under' jobs

**ADVGD** · 22nd December 2013, 20:35

There is all sorts of info floating around on the net about this track, much of it is incorrect or outdated.

The new owner of the private section of land in NZ Coal. The manager is chap by the name of Jaymie, a good bloke. I have talked to him previously, he has registered Adventure Guide with DOC as the official contact for any route updates, closures etc. At this point in time the track is open and free of any locked gates or fees.

As the Denniston Mine reopens and mining operations start it could however affect entry; time will tell…

**Underground** · 22nd December 2013, 21:16

Originally Posted by ADVGD

There is all sorts of info floating around on the net about this track, much of it is incorrect or outdated.

The new owner of the private section of land in NZ Coal. The manager is chap by the name of Jaymie, a good bloke. I have talked to him previously, he has registered Adventure Guide with DOC as the official contact for any route updates, closures etc. At this point in time the track is open and free of any locked gates or fees.

As the Denniston Mine reopens and mining operations start it could however affect entry; time will tell…

Thanks ADVGD, the big concern is that at some stage we will lose this little gem... so ride it while you can people.

**umopom** · 30th December 2013, 15:23

Originally Posted by Underground

Thanks ADVGD, the big concern is that at some stage we will lose this little gem... so ride it while you can people.

Gate was open on Saturday (28th) and river was about 500mm - will be deeper now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers
JC

**husaberg** · 30th December 2013, 16:45

Originally Posted by ADVGD

There is all sorts of info floating around on the net about this track, much of it is incorrect or outdated.

The new owner of the private section of land in NZ Coal. The manager is chap by the name of Jaymie, a good bloke. I have talked to him previously, he has registered Adventure Guide with DOC as the official contact for any route updates, closures etc. At this point in time the track is open and free of any locked gates or fees.

As the Denniston Mine reopens and mining operations start it could however affect entry; time will tell…

m...So is your information
Jamie Died in an Avalanche many months ago.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/new...d-by-avalanche
Yes the gate is open and it will be until the mining gets ramped up from what i understand it will not be locked at all unless people disrespect the place.
When the mining ramps up it will be a controlled access road.
At this stage the Denniston end will also not affect access to the Mackey road.
I have the new contact for the NZ Coal and i will post it in a week or so.

The Road it self only crosses "or used to cross" a very small piece of private land.
It is administrated by DOC where it goes through the estate and is maintained predominantly by Transpower.
Very similar situation to the Molesworth road and many others.

Yes Jamie was a good bloke BTW...

**ADVGD** · 30th December 2013, 17:37

Originally Posted by husaberg

Jamie Died in an Avalanche many months ago.

That's sad news. I never met the guy, only spoke to him on the phone half a dozen times on the topic of access etc. He was always very friendly and overly keen to help walkers, hunters, mountain bikers and adventure riders to get access through without having to jump through hoops. His death is sad news indeed

Originally Posted by husaberg

I have the new contact for the NZ Coal and i will post it in a week or so.

If you can post or PM that new contact that would be very helpful. This track gets a number of requests through the website, it is a constant job keeping contact/access info up to date. Updates from riders is a great help

Cheers

Originally Posted by Muzz67

Would like to go through the Mackley over the New Year, no date or direction yet.

How are you getting along with dates?