Up Molesworth down Rainbow

**_Shrek_** · 2nd January 2008, 14:28

Is there anyone interested in a day trip going up the Molesworth & back down the Rainbow on the 6th of Feb (Waitangi day)
round trip Hanmer to Hanmer 410 km approx = 8 hrs

I can get a house in Hanmer for the 5th (tuesday) @ $130 which sleeps 13 & there is also the lounge
that way we can get away early ish on the 6th (wednesday) & be home by 7:30 ish

cheers Shrek

**magicfairy** · 2nd January 2008, 15:11

You might find Molesworth closed again by then, it if dries out too much.

**Ronnie** · 2nd January 2008, 17:28

Ah well we just have to find out dont we. If all the odds are ok then I will be in.

**merv** · 2nd January 2008, 17:31

You fellahs checked this out yet http://doc.govt.nz/templates/news.aspx?id=45500 ?

**cooneyr** · 2nd January 2008, 20:31

The molesworth is open at the moment and is actually reasonably green (relatively). I went through on the 30th. I dont see it staying open till the 6th Feb though cause guessing it will only take 2 or three weeks of dry till it closes.

No harm in organising the ride but get in touch with Doc South Marlborough before turning up to get through.

At this stage I'm not in for the ride.

Cheers R

**timg** · 2nd January 2008, 21:07

Originally Posted by Shrek lone rider

Is there anyone interested in a day trip going up the Molesworth & back down the Rainbow on the 6th of Feb (Waitangi day)
round trip Hanmer to Hanmer 410 km approx = 8 hrs

I can get a house in Hanmer for the 5th (tuesday) @ $130 which sleeps 13 & there is also the lounge
that way we can get away early ish on the 6th (wednesday) & be home by 7:30 ish

cheers Shrek

Looks like it could be fun. Just make sure you bring a large supply of Mrs SLR's B&E pies!!

**Hitcher** · 3rd January 2008, 19:55

I hope you remembered to Check, Clean and Dry?

**cooneyr** · 4th January 2008, 06:34

Originally Posted by Hitcher

I hope you remembered to Check, Clean and Dry?

Good point. When you go through the Rainbow at the Old Rainbow Homestead they give you a little info pack. The Dydimo is in the Clarence so not really and issue till you cross Island Saddle (you will know when you do). When going between Island Saddle and Hanmer there are bridge options at all the fords (generally upstream of the fords) - use them.

Cheers R

**Taz** · 4th January 2008, 07:22

Myself and a mate are coming down to do the south island in feb. Including the molesworth. We'll bring the rain. arriving on the island on the 9th.

Might be a bit late for your ride though.

**Kawazuki** · 4th January 2008, 11:02

Hi, I don't have my roster for Feb just yet, but if I'm off, sure...

**awayatc** · 4th January 2008, 11:12

Originally Posted by Shrek lone rider

Is there anyone interested in a day trip going up the Molesworth & back down the Rainbow on the 6th of Feb (Waitangi day)
round trip Hanmer to Hanmer 410 km approx = 8 hrs

I can get a house in Hanmer for the 5th (tuesday) @ $130 which sleeps 13 & there is also the lounge
that way we can get away early ish on the 6th (wednesday) & be home by 7:30 ish

cheers Shrek

Shame I'll be at work again unfortunately, but would be very interested if anybody would like to do this trip between january 8 and february 4........

**paulj** · 5th January 2008, 12:35

Originally Posted by awayatc

Shame I'll be at work again unfortunately, but would be very interested if anybody would like to do this trip between january 8 and february 4........

Yeah - or is that yeeehaa - I will be doing the beasts sometime between those dates - was looking at Molesworth>Taylors>Rainbow - weather permitting.

Any particular dates in mind?

PaulJ

**awayatc** · 6th January 2008, 04:05

Originally Posted by paulj

Yeah - or is that yeeehaa - I will be doing the beasts sometime between those dates - was looking at Molesworth>Taylors>Rainbow - weather permitting.

Any particular dates in mind?

PaulJ

Haven't got anything planned that would be more important then a good ride....So am very flexible indeed..
Willd drop you a pm

**greerADV** · 8th January 2008, 12:45

Originally Posted by Shrek lone rider

Is there anyone interested in a day trip going up the Molesworth & back down the Rainbow on the 6th of Feb (Waitangi day)
round trip Hanmer to Hanmer 410 km approx = 8 hrs

I can get a house in Hanmer for the 5th (tuesday) @ $130 which sleeps 13 & there is also the lounge
that way we can get away early ish on the 6th (wednesday) & be home by 7:30 ish

cheers Shrek

I'm definitely interested. I was hoping to find at least one other person to do the Molesworth and Rainbow with, so this looks like the best chance. I'll be starting a tour around the south around the 21st of this month, so that'd give me enough time to get up to Hamner by the 5th. How many are in so far?

Cheers
Andrew