possible North Island trip

DJ · Post by DJ » Mon Nov 22, 2004 9:15 pm

it looks like these southerners have got it together

but I was wundering if us northerners could do the same thing
organise a trip, possible 3 to 4 days over a weekend about end of Jan 05 middle of north island ( central to most) moderate to non scratchie or moderate to hard ?? if enought interest is shown then we will get some thing under way :?:

cheers DJ
looking for any response

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 9:25 pm

normally i would be keen but i have other plans at that time next year

chops · Post by **chops** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 11:17 pm

yeh im in I can get time off work round then with enough time notice. I was hoping that the trip might be a shiny/rough trip with a mix so both types of trucks can have fun? as my little zook is standard with only A/T'S on at the moment but all sounds cool

at this stage any ideas where in middle earth? :wink:

maby nat park not sure were but keep me informed :lol:

Rangerat · Post by **Rangerat** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 7:00 am

Sounds like a plan, keep me informed.

Rat

DJ · Post by DJ » Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:19 pm

at this stage any ideas where in middle earth?

could aim for middle earth?? Peoroa Forest !! (geographic centre of North Island) I can arrange very good accomadation there. Tracks range from insane to easy. Or a selection of different tracks and tuffness (if thats a word,) based in Rotorua area. Or National park area around Mt Ruapahu this will take a little more effort to arrange accom.
costs are up to yourselves bring your own every thing, family type of gathering ( Luv eatin hate cookin ) but these are only my ideas so keep them comin
cheers DJ

chops · Post by **chops** » Wed Nov 24, 2004 11:34 pm

( Luv eatin hate cookin )

thats all good as im a chef and luv cookin :lol:

and if acom in nat park is needed i can ring around as i worked on the mountain last year and lived in nat park for about 6months and there is some camping grounds and backpackers with good prices and a wide selection of acom from tent bunk rooms too motel rooms hope this helps if you go down that way

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 9:43 am

Discovery Motel, National Park has cabins for $10 per night (2 single beds in each) as well as motel rooms (can sleep up to 7-8 ppls)and tent sites all at a good price.
keep me informed as i could do with a weekend away.

mudda-trucker · Post by **mudda-trucker** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 9:55 am

ill be keen .. let me know when and where

DJ · Post by DJ » Sun Nov 28, 2004 3:09 pm

Discovery Motel, National Park has cabins for $10 per night (2 single beds in each) as well as motel rooms (can sleep up to 7-8 ppls)and tent sites all at a good price

now thats looking good keep the ideas rollin in then between us we will get something going
tracks
42 nd traverse???
wangamongoa (bribge to nowhere )??

Post by **mike** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 6:39 pm

To help keep track of things I can add this trip into the trips booking system if it will help you guys? Can collect deposits on accommodation if needed, limit vehicles etc makes the organisation a tad easier.

After you have decided where to go etc just PM or email me the details if I cant work them out from here and will put it up.

I imagine you will got a bit of interest from the amount of people up north.

Mike

monstr · Post by **monstr** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 8:22 pm

This sounds good ,please keep me informed,I have spent a bit of time in the area doing Fisher rd,42 traverse,and Purero forest it would be great to do it again
Cheers
Steve

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 8:22 pm

hey evryone

we can't let the southerners top us on this one i'll be totally honest i don't really know of any tracks or who to see about going anywhere but name the place and i'll probably be there

DJ · Post by DJ » Thu Dec 09, 2004 7:42 pm

To help keep track of things I can add this trip into the trips booking system if it will help you guys? Can collect deposits on accommodation if needed, limit vehicles etc makes the organisation a tad easier.

hi yes please (if you havent already done so)
at this stage this looking like National Park for 1 or two days then Pueroa forest for 1 or two days. Sorry I havent been on top of this thread but my boss is an insane pric- who thinks that because he lives to work I should too and we (not him )have been working 12 to 16 hour days every F...ing day.
If you are joing this trip, or any other, please remember safety equipment and recovery gear I m not sure but I think there is a good reference to whats required in the south Island trip.

spent a bit of time in the area doing Fisher rd,42 traverse,and Purero forest it would be great to do it again. Steve

cool !! a trip leader ???? thanks Steve. If you take care of Nat Park on the day, I can take care of Puoroa. cheers

Discovery Motel, National Park has cabins for $10 per night (2 single beds in each) as well as motel rooms (can sleep up to 7-8 ppls)and tent sites all at a good price.
keep me informed as i could do with a weekend away

who ever that was can you contact us as it only came up as "Guest" I need to follow this up
cheers DJ 'It is coming together'

monstr · Post by **monstr** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 8:18 pm

Hi All
It looks like the local council are closing Fisher rd to all 4wds it appears the trampers are a bit upset at having to dodge 4wds while out walking
It might be a good idea if those interestd in this trip to list a brief discription of their exp and type of 4wd ,This will help in picking what type of tracks are done
Cheers
Steve

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 8:53 pm

okies my experience and equipment

well i have played around in my paddocks at home does that count as experience

the toy i plan to use is a 1976 range rover with a P76 V8 fitted with 31 x 10.5 x 15 tyres

umm yeah thats about it what more can i say well i gotta start somewhere

chops · Post by **chops** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 10:31 pm

who ever that was can you contact us as it only came up as "Guest" I need to follow this up
cheers DJ 'It is coming together

Hi it was not me but I lived there in discovery lodge during the winter of 2003 while working on the mountain so could help with any acom at or near discovery lodge

DJ · Post by DJ » Mon Dec 13, 2004 8:20 pm

It looks like the local council are closing Fisher rd to all 4wds it appears the trampers are a bit upset at having to dodge 4wds while out walking

if you walk down the middle of the road its a fair bet you will be run over, do you see many tree hugging, musilie bar eating greenies walking on the motor way?. no! but I wish I did. It would give them a chance to see if their organic grown rope sandals can out run a rampant ozone depleting petrol spewing unsafe, in an accident, 4wd owner charging down on them :twisted:

but I guess everyone has a right to something.......????Tofu tastes like shit :twisted:

Ill bit my tongue and ring someone to find out for sure. Does anyone know who what where??( local council ??? )

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 7:21 pm

Well come-on Guys whose coming and were are we going.DOC will close all the tracks in the North Island and you'll all be at home scratching your balls.How much time do you need. Are you in or not.

Post by **mike** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 9:29 pm

Ok trip description is up. Please try and book through the site to keep things organised.

Link is here => http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules.php?name=Trips

Mike

DJ · Post by DJ » Sun Dec 26, 2004 7:28 pm

HI all
Is anyone else having trouble trying to book onto this trip or is it my total lack of computor thingi skills or maybe peoples just arn't interested in this trip? :cry:

Post by **mike** » Sun Jan 09, 2005 8:53 pm

Is this trip still happening? No one has registered their interest through the trips page as of yet. apart from DJ :wink:

Mike

DJ · Post by DJ » Mon Jan 10, 2005 6:35 pm

HI
It doesnt look like this trip is going ahead as there is not enough interest shown. May be its because I didnt give a blow by blow description but I thought ( wrongly ) that a trip organisers job is, every thing is left to him to organise with out bothering the others with details. Or maybe its to close to the silly spending season and peoples are still recovering. I'm sure that theres a hundred ,all valied reasons, but may be some other time in the future someone else may wish to take on this small task and if they do they can count on me for sure.
Ill retreat back to my corner to stirr up range rover owners or anyone that I deside needs it, :twisted:

except trip organisers. :twisted:

In the mean time Im taking my Trans Am to the Kumeu Hot Rod festivale this weekend.
cheers

as much as I hate to admit it south islanders rule OK :lol:

and you guys enjoy your trip

DJ · Post by DJ » Mon Jan 10, 2005 6:53 pm

as much as I hate to admit it south islanders rule OK and you guys enjoy your trip

anyone one on that south island trip have a range rover and corgies.??????

n the mean time Im taking my Trans Am to the Kumeu Hot Rod festivale this weekend.

? I could be persuaded to spend two days in Pueroa Forest if anyones made arrangements but not registed an interest as the camp there has been arranged at no or little cost ($7.50 per head children free) but I have to know by Thursday nite 9pm latest
cheers again

possible North Island trip

possible North Island trip

possible north island trip