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Worsleys Road Christchurch

Postby access4WD » Fri Sep 15, 2006 5:09 pm

Interestingly I was up Worley’s Road last weekend (10th September 06) as I had not been up there for some time, probably about 18 months to 2 years, and this year with the really wet winter that track has been given a hard time, however it will dry off and be a little more easier to run up over the next few months.
I also understand that some people were calling for the track to be bulldozed.
Hell no leave it as it is!
In it’s current state a shiny truck will suffer damage if they push on up to far, modified trucks will get up OK pretty well much up to the second gate, then from there it gets a bit tough, Please at this point do not cross the fence onto then neighbouring land, as that is trespassing. As I state give it time to dry and it will remain a great 4WD track for all to enjoy.

This road is a public road and is a great 4WD track so close to the city, a great night trip too. It is a multiuse track with Mountain Bikers and Walkers who use it so if using this track please show courtesy to other users. Especially look out going up hill in a 4WD as mountain bikers really get up some pace coming down.

Anyway enjoy it and please keep within the road area, which is pretty well fenced anyway.
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Re: Worsleys Road Christchurch

Postby SupraLux » Fri Sep 15, 2006 5:52 pm

access4WD wrote:I also understand that some people were calling for the track to be bulldozed.
Hell no leave it as it is!


I second that motion :)

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Re: Worsleys Road Christchurch

Postby Insky » Fri Sep 15, 2006 5:54 pm

access4WD wrote:I also understand that some people were calling for the track to be bulldozed.
Hell no leave it as it is!


i agree leave it as it is we need a good chalanging track in chch

and i agree that its good at night to i have done bout 5 night runs up there its great fun :D

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Postby Elmo » Fri Sep 15, 2006 6:14 pm

Hey Steve, (or anyone else) any chance of getting a picture from google earth to show where the track starts (at the bottom), Ive looked many times but just cant find the bloody thing. Found the top ok though. Also,approx how long is it? Just thinking of doing a walk through one day as my truck wont make it.

Ps, feel free to offer me and the missus a seat to take us for a ride up there :-D

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Postby nzhunter » Fri Sep 15, 2006 6:47 pm

Hey Ken,
Just drive along Cashmere Road heading towards Hallswell. Turn onto Worsleys Road (oppisate cracroft shops) Drive to the absolute end of Worsleys Road, Over the speed bump at the end veer right then through the steel gate, Will start gravel road the track is just ahead (yes the clay rutted one!) it would be 2km long?! Im guessing. Good walk to check it out before driving. Its a pretty mean track!

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Postby Elmo » Fri Sep 15, 2006 6:50 pm

Yeah, I know its a mean track, and I know my shiney wont make it, :-( One day it will.

Thanks for that info, I have been right to the end of that road twice now, and still didnt figure where to go.

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Postby kiwipete » Fri Sep 15, 2006 7:03 pm

Elmo wrote:Yeah, I know its a mean track, and I know my shiney wont make it, :-( One day it will.Ken


:shock: OMG you still gotta shiney :wink:
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Postby Elmo » Fri Sep 15, 2006 7:33 pm

Its a dented and very scratched shiney though! Does that count?
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Postby kiwipete » Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:48 pm

Sounds a lot like mine then.
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Re: Worsleys Road Christchurch

Postby wjw » Fri Sep 15, 2006 9:26 pm

access4WD wrote:I also understand that some people were calling for the track to be bulldozed.


Trail bike clubs dont want it to happen so council isnt interested anymore... Christchurch 4wd club offered to help fix it...
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Postby 4x4boy » Fri Sep 15, 2006 9:31 pm

I'm with you guys on this. I's a great track up there. One place lads in their standard boys in their poorly equipped trucks can't get to.
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Postby Aaron » Sat Sep 16, 2006 12:07 pm

Great track so close to town, really tests out your truck in the wet. :D
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Postby rudrty » Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:24 pm

saw this old post an thought id add on to it as i was up worsleys again to day like most days. took the camera again too. was a good day as we took a 67 landy , a factory 1990 terano a 89 factory hilux an my hilux an got them all to the top taking our time an a little use of the tow rope for the landy an the terano.

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Postby access4WD » Thu Nov 16, 2006 10:01 pm

Good pictures, and gald you had a good day.
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Postby Monty » Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:38 am

i know this is an old post but i went up there yesterday and had to stop about half way due to a rock and my brothers standard pajero so i'd be keen to have another go with you guys as its a cool track would love to make it to the top

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Postby niblik » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:09 am

i'd be keen when i get the brakes on rusty bled.. :D

last time was a bit of an experience... :shock: :? bit of a puckerin time.. :lol:
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Postby MATT4U » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:25 am

niblik wrote:i'd be keen when i get the brakes on rusty bled.. :D

last time was a bit of an experience... :shock: :? bit of a puckerin time.. :lol:



you talking about bouncing backwards down the hill nib?

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Postby niblik » Wed Dec 13, 2006 10:29 am

that'd be the one... :lol: :roll:

shocka.. :D
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Postby 4x4boy » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:38 pm

Hi fellas. I'm always keen for a trip up Worsleys. Went up Thursday last week. Dry as but always a good trip. 8) 8)
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Postby Mark » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:44 pm

We need a Worsleys here in Wellington. Quick and easy access to have a bit of a play when you want to. Red Rocks or Aotea Block is the closest thing I can think of, but RR gets a bit boring and Aotea you have to arrange access.

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Postby Aaron » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:58 pm

Sounds like there might be a worsleys trip on soon then :D
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Postby albundy » Fri Dec 15, 2006 5:22 am

How about xmas eve afternoon. Get away from the madness and the handbrakes.
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Postby Aaron » Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:40 am

That could be a go, only takes a few hours in the dry.
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Postby niblik » Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:48 am

i wont be able to make it as i do a night shift that night..
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Postby 4x4boy » Fri Dec 15, 2006 3:40 pm

No good for me. Too many last minute things to get done and we usually make this family time. I would be keen for one night next week. :?: :?:
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Postby SMOKEY » Fri Dec 15, 2006 7:30 pm

I'm keen for a play either Wednesday or thursday night . My daughter and partner arrive from Aussie on Tuesday and have already requested a play in the Toyota which means I have to put the distributor back in and get it running . Has been out of action since our training day.
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Postby Shane » Fri Dec 15, 2006 9:52 pm

O.K then,look's like I'll have to keep a eye on you buggers :D
best I came along just in case :shock:

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Postby hiriklux » Fri Dec 15, 2006 9:58 pm

yep shout me im in wed thurs night sounds like fun flick me a pm nibbs your shotgun if you want :?: :?: :?: :?: :?:

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Postby SMOKEY » Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:07 pm

Nibbs, not shotgun ------ RUSTY 8) 8)

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Postby gomulletgo » Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:08 pm

Has been out of action since our training day.


The waipara one? that was farkin ages ago mate!

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