I'm going to be heading down in the car on the afternoon of Christmas Day. I have one, possibly two spare seats for people wanting a lift down.
Free accomodation for two nights, the catch is that you have to pay your share of fuel for the trip there and back.
We may also end up coming back via the Taupo Road Race Spectacular - but the details are yet to be finalised.
The accomodation is with my extended family - Chrislost/Macstar can vouch for their hospitality - you will need to bring an airbed/stretcher and a sleeping bag.
PM me if you're interested.
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