Hokitika experts - Some help please

**paulj** · 8th September 2008, 06:33

Can anyone tell me if the river crossing ringed in my MMap pic exists (e.g. has a bridge)? I'm looking at a bit of variation for a West Coast ride ... some maps show it, others don't.

Ta

**cooneyr** · 8th September 2008, 08:18

Not been there but far as I can figure there is no bridge. There isn't one on the 260 series topomaps which tends to be pretty reliable. There isnt one on the auto routing GPS software not the topos for the GPS.

GE needs to get better res aerials in that area. Had a look for aerial photos on the West Coast Regional Council and Westland District Council sites with no luck (more and more councils are putting aerials online. Also district or city council plans are a good place to get an idea but no luck their either.

Try contacting the Westland District Council.

Cheers R

**CrazyFrog** · 8th September 2008, 12:11

Originally Posted by paulj

Can anyone tell me if the river crossing ringed in my MMap pic exists (e.g. has a bridge)? I'm looking at a bit of variation for a West Coast ride ... some maps show it, others don't.

Ta

Just build a ramp and jump it!

**Transalper** · 8th September 2008, 12:26

I don't think there is a bridge there and if it doesn't exist just pop down the road and cross on the SHW then back up to pick up where the plan would have taken you. It don't look like it'd be much of a detour to cross via State highway.

**paulj** · 8th September 2008, 21:37

Thanks ... I guess I should just live with the 'adventure' and anticipation - it's supposed to be what I am about!! It'll piss off the Garmin tho.

Cheers ...

**warewolf** · 10th September 2008, 21:43

Originally Posted by paulj

Illegitimis nil carborundum

= No hard bastards?

**paulmac:Me** · 10th September 2008, 21:52

depending on what you are riding you'll be fine !! use to 4x4 thru there years ago, there is also a decent road just above there, will post map when i can find it ! go hard my son, adventure makes the mans character !