Route 76 North Island book Sutherlands track

Post by **mike** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 12:05 pm

Just rung up doc asking about access to this track. He said no access allowed, there has never been access. I then mentioned it was in the 4wd book and it was pointed out that doc does not indorse such books. It was also pointed out that I could mountain bike or take an ATV bike through. I thought I would persist with asking about 4wds and after a while was given a number of the featherston 4wd club who have an agreement to maintain the road and if arranged could take a trip through.

Anyone know any info about this track? is it worth pushing to get access?

Mike

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 12:14 pm

CCVC has had access in there previously and wouldnt do so without being allowed.

I havent been there but i think it is a "Shiny 4x4" track

wopass · Post by **wopass** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 12:15 pm

where the hell is that mike ? never heard of it

Post by **mike** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 12:23 pm

down here around wellington area.

well dont think ill continue down that path. sounded interesting.

krawlr · Post by **krawlr** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 3:47 pm

il speak to my good mate .........he has a huge chunk of land backing on to the akas(pram side)hes a logger and is clearing at the mo and weve also done heaps of logging in the actual forrest (hydro valley side,ish)so il find out if i can take a through a few of you dudes for a good run....theres some mean 4wding in there thats for sure :wink:

so finger crossed fellas...

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 4:05 pm

That sounds good krawler always keen to try out new places. Ill have to see if i can get my hands on the old mans safari. Keep us posted

Post by **mike** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 4:18 pm

went 4wheeling with jungle once into forestry stuff where they were felling or whatever, it was loads of fun and muddy as hell. would be keen to do some of that again for sure.

Mike

WACKO · Post by **WACKO** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 12:10 am

im keen...

Post by **mike** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 12:25 pm

krawlr wrote:il speak to my good mate .........he has a huge chunk of land backing on to the akas(pram side)hes a logger and is clearing at the mo and weve also done heaps of logging in the actual forrest (hydro valley side,ish)so il find out if i can take a through a few of you dudes for a good run....theres some mean 4wding in there thats for sure so finger crossed fellas...

any luck? my fingers are still crossed :groupjump:

krawlr · Post by **krawlr** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 1:11 pm

keep em crossed cos mike said he dosent really want to be responsible if any thing went wrong,as he said he dosent really want too risk loosing a contract with the local council....which is fair enough

but,but hes going to ring the council today and say some of his workers from his log gang want to do a bit of 4wding on there lunch breaks or something ......which he seems to think might be positive cos the council know that if anyones experienced in recovery its the loggers so they wont be worried about people reported missing etc......

so my bud mikes trying his best guys and we will find out this afternoon whats goin on :wink:

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 2:22 pm

Krawler are you talking about going into the Akkas or onto you mates land?

PeterVahry · Post by **PeterVahry** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 8:03 pm

I bounced the original subject of this post off Andy Cockroft who wrote the book in question and this is his reply...... his email is president@nzfwda.org.nz.........

I presume they are referring to Sutherlands Track

If that is the case, then access is only through ARAC, and to approved trip leaders

ARAC Wairarapa is headed up by Rod Lonsdale

get them to email me off-forum and I'll give contact details

Cheers

Andy

Route 76 North Island book Sutherlands track

Route 76 North Island book Sutherlands track

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