South Island 2008 KB Rally

**Rashika** · 25th May 2008, 10:08

I think Mr Scumdog may be checking out an option for us down south... we shall wait and see

**Ruralman** · 28th May 2008, 17:53

OK I hear the comments about low cost so I would appreciate some feedback on this idea before I follow it up further

I can get access to the shearers quarters on a large property about 10km up the Pig Root from Dunback - the cost will be minimal but there will be a cost (lets say $5/hd - or converted to boxes of beer for the farmer, although handing over some cash is easier)

The catch - there are only 20 beds. There are 2 showers and a good kitchen etc but I haven't looked around it myself yet so I don't know much more than that. There will be plenty of room for tents for those that don't get a bed (and I propose that those using the beds will be allocated one before they leave home and if you aren't one of the 20 you will need to bring a tent - those on a bed will probably pay a little more but we'll figure that out later)

The Dunback Hotel has always been very biker friendly and does good meals and will be familiar to many bikers going to/from the Brass.
There is some great riding through this area and an excellent loop up past the Mcraes Mine for a group ride. With a bit of gentle persuasion I'm sure I could get permission to take a group of adventure riders on a loop through some of the farm tracks which would take in some great views.

Apart from the short trip up the driveway the access to the property is all on sealed roads (but the gravel rats will be able to find many alternative routes to get there)

If the feedback is positive I will get out there sometime soon and have a look and get some photos - so don't be shy, let me hear it good and bad

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 28th May 2008, 18:52

Originally Posted by Rashika

I think Mr Scumdog may be checking out an option for us down south... we shall wait and see

Trying to find info in the Sutton camp, up middlemarch way

**Rashika** · 28th May 2008, 20:52

Sounds like that would be something worthwhile finding out about Ruralman... afterall that is how it started, its a bike rally after all!
I dont mind camping by any means, and as long as we have reasonable cooking facilities, and a shower is nice too, and its easy for most people to get there (distance and money wise)... then it gets my vote!

**Ruralman** · 28th May 2008, 21:19

Originally Posted by NighthawkNZ

Trying to find info in the Sutton camp, up middlemarch way

BRONZ Otago used to use Sutton for one of their TT runs - someone there may be able to help

**_Shrek_** · 29th May 2008, 00:35

sounds good Ruralman & Knighthawk we will watch this space to see where we end up lol

**Ghost_Bullet** · 29th May 2008, 17:33

Well then I said I was looking into options that could be about in Fox through relative over that way. Sadly the option may well be to expensive for us. The camping ground could be a goer at some stage.
I am very ken on the sounds of the plans progressing for this year. But could be worth looking West Side one year for sure!!!!!!

this is the response I got anyways....(would have been nice if there was beter prices though...)

We have rooms that share the bathroom facilities with other guests.
These hold up to four people (two single beds and a set of bunks in each
room). This would be $30 per peson.
We also have ensuite rooms which would be $130 for a twin/double/single.
We no longer have kitchen facilities for guests (the ensuite rooms do
have tea/coffee making facilities) but as you will already know we do
have a restaurant on site.

Also, we have tour groups coming in, especially quite a few in December
so we would also need to know what date you are looking at coming.

I can see that these prices are quite a bit more than what you guys have
paid for in the past. You may find that the holiday park can give you a
better price than we can. Their phone number is 03 751 0821.

Roll on this years KB Rally.

**xknuts** · 29th May 2008, 19:38

I phoned Niel today (03 4312564) and he tells me he has lots of biker groups staying.
He has full kitchen / dining room, as well as a hall for recreation.
Cabins = 2 x double beds, singles, plus singles with attached room with another single and bunk. Plenty of room for 30 - 40 persons. $15-$20 per night. No tents needed.
Sounds great, Tarseal to his door!
He has pencilled us in, but I must confirm later on as a new owner takes over in July
I will be passing thru Tokorahi / Enfield on July 12th so I will make a small detour to Danseys Pass Camp on the Waitaki side of the pass & check it out.

Discussion please !

**Oakie** · 29th May 2008, 22:24

Mmm. Dansey's. Nice up there it is.

**Rashika** · 30th May 2008, 06:04

That one sounds good XKnuts!

**Subike** · 30th May 2008, 06:13

Originally Posted by xknuts

I phoned Niel today (03 4312564) and he tells me he has lots of biker groups staying.
He has full kitchen / dining room, as well as a hall for recreation.
Cabins = 2 x double beds, singles, plus singles with attached room with another single and bunk. Plenty of room for 30 - 40 persons. $15-$20 per night. No tents needed.
Sounds great, Tarseal to his door!
He has pencilled us in, but I must confirm later on as a new owner takes over in July
I will be passing thru Tokorahi / Enfield on July 12th so I will make a small detour to Danseys Pass Camp on the Waitaki side of the pass & check it out.

Discussion please !

This sounds good to me. If other groups have used it more than once then it should suit our needs. You got my vote for this place. I like the idea of no tents needed, less baggage. And no burn outs

**Skyryder** · 30th May 2008, 11:46

Originally Posted by xknuts

I phoned Niel today (03 4312564) and he tells me he has lots of biker groups staying.
He has full kitchen / dining room, as well as a hall for recreation.
Cabins = 2 x double beds, singles, plus singles with attached room with another single and bunk. Plenty of room for 30 - 40 persons. $15-$20 per night. No tents needed.
Sounds great, Tarseal to his door!
He has pencilled us in, but I must confirm later on as a new owner takes over in July
I will be passing thru Tokorahi / Enfield on July 12th so I will make a small detour to Danseys Pass Camp on the Waitaki side of the pass & check it out.

Discussion please !

Got my vote. Another run up to Mt Cook later???

Skyryder

**Oakie** · 30th May 2008, 13:31

Originally Posted by Skyryder

Got my vote. Another run up to Mt Cook later??? Skyryder

That's about a 320km round trip from Duntroon to Mt Cook and I guess Danseys to Duntroon will add another 30km each way to that (I'm not sure of the actual Danseys/Duntroon distance). A quick pootle up the other side of the valley crossing at Aviemore Dam and heading up to Benmore Dam is an attractive and entertaining alternative (twisties abound). Probably a shade over 100km return from Duntroon.