Ride around NZ - Charity event - Feb 07

**yungatart** · 14th February 2007, 07:49

DAY 12 Wednesday 14th February
Westport to Franz Josef
Distance = 300km
Meeting –8am – 8.30am
Departs – 8.30am
Westport Holiday Park
Domett Street
Westport

There is a possibility of a KB Riders Dinner at Franz Josef. Txt number below for information
From Westport we follow the rugged but beautiful West Coast South to Franz Josef Glacier.
The rugged West Coast is magical on a good day, as it twists and turns along the South Island.
We will probably have stopovers at Punakaiki, as well as most of the towns along the coast such as Greymouth and Hokitika.
Then it’s a stopover at Franz Josef where we will be under the shadow of Mt Cook.

The times are approximate and are subject to change, we would advise that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the time shown.
If you want to find out where we are please txt or call (027) 3446372 (please no calls after 9pm), If would like to join us you are very welcome, please ensure you pay your $25 donation upon arrival, and please try and have the correct change.

**yungatart** · 15th February 2007, 08:14

DAY 13 Thursday 15th February
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Distance = 460km
Meeting –8am – 8.30am
Departs – 8.30am
Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park
State Highway 6
Franz Josef

If weather and time permits we will continue through Haast along the coast to Jackson’s Bay.
Then it’s onto the only time we cross the Main Divide, and then follow the shores of Lake Wanaka, then through the Cardrona Valley, making a small detour up to the Possum Bourne Memorial, before the adventurers make then way to the adventure capital of the world, and a well deserved day off doing whatever they want.

The times are approximate and are subject to change, we would advise that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the time shown.
If you want to find out where we are please txt or call (027) 3446372 (please no calls after 9pm), If would like to join us you are very welcome, please ensure you pay your $25 donation upon arrival, and please try and have the correct change.

**yungatart** · 16th February 2007, 07:46

Rest day today

**yungatart** · 17th February 2007, 08:03

DAY 15 Saturday 17th February
Queenstown to Invercargill
Distance = 250km
Meeting –8am – 8.30am
Departs – 8.30am
Creeksyde Top 10 Holiday Park
54 Robins Road
Queenstown

An easy days riding today with a direct route taken from Queenstown to Invercargill.
We want to fossick around in Invercargill looking for places of interest of Burt Munro.
We will also stop over at Bill Richardson’s Truck Museum.

The times are approximate and are subject to change, we would advise that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the time shown.
If you want to find out where we are please txt or call (027) 3446372 (please no calls after 9pm), If would like to join us you are very welcome, please ensure you pay your $25 donation upon arrival, and please try and have the correct change.

**yungatart** · 18th February 2007, 08:24

DAY 16 Sunday 18th February
Invercargill to Dunedin
Distance = 250km
Meeting –8am – 8.30am
Departs – 8.30am
Invercargill Top 10 Holiday Park
McIvor Street
Invercargill

Another easy days riding today, but the trend of the Coast continues.
However from today we change direction for the first time in 10 days! We head north
We follow the road through the Catlin’s which I understand is beautiful before we link back to the Main highway at Balclutha and onto Dunedin

The times are approximate and are subject to change, we would advise that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the time shown.
If you want to find out where we are please txt or call (027) 3446372 (please no calls after 9pm), If would like to join us you are very welcome, please ensure you pay your $25 donation upon arrival, and please try and have the correct change.

**candor** · 19th February 2007, 07:02

Is all the group alright? I heard there was a bad crash involving an MC group - I really hope every one is ok - and when do you get to Welly?

**Crisis management** · 19th February 2007, 07:16

I had a text from Scott & Carrisa yesterday, they were not involved in the fatality at Balclutha, that was another group. They did however pass by the scene so they were fairly close....
When last heard of they were trucking along happily!

**yungatart** · 19th February 2007, 07:27

DAY 17 Monday 19th February
Dunedin to Christchurch
Distance = 490km
Meeting –8.15am – 8.45am
Departs – 9.00am
INSTONE MOTORS - Shell
213 Castle Street
Dunedin

Other Meeting Places
Oamaru @ 10.45am
Hi Way Auto Centre _ BP
Thames Street
Oamaru

Lots of Gravel Today!!
Today we actually head inland after we pass through Oamaru.
We head over the Hakataramea and the McKenzies Pass’s, before the ride along the Canterbury Plains through Ashburton and arriving in Christchurch probably dusty and dirty and looking for a good shower.

P.S We are planning an assault to see John (Inline4) whilst we have a day off in Christchurch, if anyone else is keen to tag along, or even better to lead us there, that would be great..

The times are approximate and are subject to change, we would advise that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the time shown.
If you want to find out where we are please txt or call (027) 3446372 (please no calls after 9pm), If would like to join us you are very welcome, please ensure you pay your $25 donation upon arrival, and please try and have the correct change.

**SDU** · 19th February 2007, 10:02

I'd been keen to head to the hospital to meet John with you. pming my cell.
Have a Safe & awesome fun Ride!

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 19th February 2007, 19:14

Originally Posted by yungatart

DAY 16 Sunday 18th February
Invercargill to Dunedin

Are you and John going to Masterton on Saturday for the ride to Napier?

**yungatart** · 20th February 2007, 07:59

Probably not that far, Steve, but yes, we will join up somewhere.
As for today (Tuesday) it is a rest day for our heroes.

**yungatart** · 21st February 2007, 06:48

DAY 19 Wednesday 21st February
Christchurch to Blenheim
Distance = 410km
Meeting –8am – 8.30am
Departs – 8.30am

Other Meeting Places
Hanmer Springs @ 10.15am
Hanmer Springs Hot Baths Carpark

Approx 200km of gravel roads from Hanmer Springs to Blenheim
We leave Christchurch and the last of the South Island Cities, and then it’s onto Hanmer Springs.
Although the distance isn’t great the road we take is!! Molesworth Station, no petrol, no assistance and nothing until we almost reach the top of the South Island Blenheim, a quick trip to Picton and the end of the South Island leg.

The times are approximate and are subject to change, we would advise that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the time shown.
If you want to find out where we are please txt or call (027) 3446372 (please no calls after 9pm), If would like to join us you are very welcome, please ensure you pay your $25 donation upon arrival, and please try and have the correct change.

**yungatart** · 22nd February 2007, 06:40

THE FINAL LEG

DAY 20 Thursday 22nd February
Picton to Masterton (On the 5.45am Sailing)
Distance = 280km
Meeting – 8.30am – 8.45am
Departs – 9.00am
Interislander Ferry Terminal
Wellington

Another easy day with the Interislander crossing, then its over the Rimutakas, before hitting the Wairarapa, we head south once we reach Featherston, along Lake Wairarapa and across to the North Islands most Southern point at Ngawi. We then head back through Martinborough and Greytown before finishing in Masterton for a well deserved rest day before the final days ride

The times are approximate and are subject to change, we would advise that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the time shown.
If you want to find out where we are please txt or call (027) 3446372 (please no calls after 9pm), If would like to join us you are very welcome, please ensure you pay your $25 donation upon arrival, and please try and have the correct change.

**Crisis management** · 22nd February 2007, 06:44

Last nights text had them safely in Picton with Carissa having survived 160km's of gravel riding! For someone on a learners and, at the start, not even wanting to know about gravel that is a great achievement.

Well done girl!!!

You Wellintonians be nice to them now.

**yungatart** · 22nd February 2007, 06:45

Originally Posted by Crisis management

Last nights text had them safely in Picton with Carissa having survived 160km's of gravel riding! For someone on a learners and, at the start, not even wanting to know about gravel that is a great achievement.

Well done girl!!!

You Wellintonians be nice to them now.

Yep! She is one courageous lady, all right!!