Kowai River Sun 1st Oct

worzel · Post by **worzel** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:14 pm

Going down Kowai river from Marshmans Road to beach on Sun if anyone wants to come

Meet at river on marshmans road say 11am

Kev

padero · Post by **padero** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:32 pm

ahh bugger would of come but im working sat, u wanna change it to sunday instead ?

ad

worzel · Post by **worzel** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:43 pm

can do if you want im easy

worzel · Post by **worzel** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:51 pm

there you go changed it to sun now

Post by **mike** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:00 pm

worzel wrote:Going down Kowia river from Marshmans Road to beach on Sun if anyone wants to come

Meet at river on marshmans road say 11am

Kev

Is this an easy trip? ie suitable for shiney shineys? I have no idea as never been down it before. If so could be really good for my olds discovery :wink:

Dam with all these trips on I'll never get my LR going in time :cry:

If its nice weather and I dont break anything up worsleys ill be there with bells on

Mike

padero · Post by **padero** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:00 pm

nice1 :thumright:

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:02 pm

i'm certain this trip will not happen on the 31st of sptember

much more likely to happen on the 1st of october

padero · Post by **padero** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:08 pm

sounds good mike... nah be tooo easy for your dad disco lol

needswork · Post by **needswork** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:08 pm

yep sunday is the 1st all right
Plus I think he means Kowhai

worzel · Post by **worzel** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:30 pm

yep its fine for shineys a few low trees at begining but nothing to bad

and sorry your right it is the 1st oct

all changed to correct date

kowai is how its spelt in the book

had a hard day at work thats my excuse

PigFmr · Post by **PigFmr** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:48 pm

need snorkel???,neally there with mine, done springs 2nite, so should be able get there, work 1st thing sunday morning,
vince

worzel · Post by **worzel** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:51 pm

you will be fine with no snorkel

PigFmr · Post by **PigFmr** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:54 pm

well if i can get some gearbox packers before weekend just got some vibration in rear driveshaft
vince,,,

worzel · Post by **worzel** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 10:14 pm

dont forget clocks go forward 1 hr Sun

Post by **mike** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 10:19 pm

worzel wrote:dont forget clocks go forward 1 hr Sun

YYYYESSSSSSSSSSSSS about bloody time the summer season got here!

two vehicles with me.

Mike

worzel · Post by **worzel** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 10:24 pm

great

see you sun

gomulletgo · Post by **gomulletgo** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 11:50 pm

Yeehaa. My back door step. I'm in.

Mike this river really should be renamed "stony creek."

I drop into this river all the time, at night by myself, whenever I'm passing, seriously at this time of the year it is easy as, I drive the whole way in 2wd in my POS.

Everyone should be welcome

no snorkle? slick tyres? honda civic?

COME ON DOWN

at other times of the year it can be very easy to get stuck. Oh and upstream of marshmans is not for the faint hearted either.

but at the moment anyone wanting to will have to really try to get stuck. It does'nt take very long to drive either.

MULLET

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 6:27 am

Plus I think he means Kowhai

This river is up Kaikoura way, and this is another trip in itself for summer. Lots of rockhopping and some deep spots. Will let people know when I plan it, probably mid november.
Al

Elmo · Post by **Elmo** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 7:04 am

I'll see how I go on Sat with Worsleys spur, and also with the missus, possibly count me in.

Ken

access4WD · Post by **access4WD** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:54 am

There is a lot in a name hence the confusion, Here are some answers:-
There are 2 Kowai Rivers in Canterbury and a Kowhai river in Kaikoura so it is confusing enough alright.
There is the Kowai River that runs from Mt Grey to the sea by Leithfield.
The other Kowai River runs into the Waimakariri River by Sheffield, and as Al has stated the Kowhai River is in Kaikoura by the Golf Course.

I assume you guys are going to the Kowai by Leithfield. Please just be aware that this area is getting sensitive with regard to 4WD use, so make sure that you stick to the river bed and the river boundaries, and on the beach avoid having a play in the sand dunes as this is an absolute No No, plus if you travel on the beach south, note that E-Can and the Waimakariri District council have changed the rules about vehicle access at the Ashley lagoon. Gates are now locked and keys are available to users at the council offices at Rangiora. Whitebaters are having issues here gaining access and there is an article in this mornings Press this access. Take care and have a great day
Personally I would love to join you but I will be up at Lake Sumner on another 4WD issue, plus hope to get some fishing in on opening day (Sunday 1st) would love to bag a big fat rainbow!
Paul

worzel · Post by **worzel** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 3:11 pm

thanks for the info paul
it all helps

and yes you were right with the river its the one that goes to leithfield

enjoy your fishing

Kev

gomulletgo · Post by **gomulletgo** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 7:53 pm

come on guys! I count like maybe four trucks.

I know I've seen alot more shineys driving around than that!

COME ON DOWN

MULLET

4wdnuts · Post by **4wdnuts** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 8:51 pm

hey mullet. ill hopefully make it down with another truck as well. are we going up the beach or down?

worzel · Post by **worzel** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 10:01 pm

we will see what everyone wants to do when we get down to the beach

and depends on where we can go what with access to beach being ristricted in parts

think we are up to about 8 trucks

kev

PigFmr · Post by **PigFmr** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 10:11 pm

me and another truck will be coming,
vince,,,

worzel · Post by **worzel** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 10:29 pm

good see you sun vince

did you get your spacers ok

kev

Post by **mike** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 6:51 pm

Sorry guys going to have to pull out due to mechanical failure on worsleys today. Front left CV let go today. My dad's disco wont be joining either as I've roped him into helping me in the garage tomorrow. Would liked to have done this trip. Next time its on I'll be in for sure (wont be going up worsleys the day before :wink:

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Have fun for tomorrow and take plenty of pics (we love pics on this site )

Mike

surflover · Post by **surflover** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 7:00 pm

Hey all
Might make an apperance out there, got sucked into watching springston trophy today, might bring the show pony surf along.
might see u all there

padero · Post by **padero** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 7:30 pm

where we meting up ? as the river in near leithfeild, shall we met at the leightfield junction? at 11 am sharp !

or for those leaving from chch met at belfast for 1030 sharp

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worzel · Post by **worzel** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 7:30 pm

mike wrote:Sorry guys going to have to pull out due to mechanical failure on worsleys today. Front left CV let go today. My dad's disco wont be joining either as I've roped him into helping me in the garage tomorrow. Would liked to have done this trip. Next time its on I'll be in for sure (wont be going up worsleys the day before )

Have fun for tomorrow and take plenty of pics (we love pics on this site )

Mike

sorry to here you broke your truck

will get some photos

catch you next time

Kev

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