70 series landcruiser trip

cornfarmer · Post by **cornfarmer** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 4:35 pm

Without discriminating against other vehicles or being 'makist' (automobile equivilant of racist) how many 70 series drivers are keen for a 70 series trip somewhere in Canterbury over period Dec/Jan. There have been a few people interested so far, so get the word out, provide some feedback and let's sort something out. The trip doesn't have to be HARDCORE winch truck stuff, but would be a good way to get together and spin yarns about the best truck toyota has ever produced
(modest 70 series owner).

basics · Post by **basics** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 5:07 pm

too bad its down south, if it was closer to home id be there

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 5:56 pm

We could organise one up here :lol:

kruzin · Post by **kruzin** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 6:48 pm

Yea mate im definately keen. Early december? Second weekend? where would we go? Spread the word, lets get a few goin

cornfarmer · Post by **cornfarmer** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 7:15 pm

I'm thinking the weekend of the 15th or the 22nd. As for places...

1. Selwyn River from Bealey road to Coes Ford. or

2. Waipara River from Waipara Tavern to the rocks. or

3. Avoca river to Basins hut. (will have to get permission from Bob Brown at Glenthorne station, costs approx $20 per vehicle)

4. Lees valley to Townshend hut.

Any other Ideas?

kruzin · Post by **kruzin** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 8:05 pm

1. Whats the selwyn river one like?

2. Is that upstream or downstream from state highway 1? Done both ways, isnt really much of a challenge..

3. Avoca river is a long way from chch and is an overnight trip..

4. Is the track into the Townshend hut very challenging?

Are you chch based?

cornfarmer · Post by **cornfarmer** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 2:15 pm

Selwyn from up by Hororata is ok. Theres some mud bogs we havn't been able to get thru.
Havn't been into Townshend myself but there's supposed to be a couple of small river crossings.
What weekend are you keen for 15th or 22nd?
I live about 20min from CHCH

cornfarmer · Post by **cornfarmer** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:27 pm

Anyone been into Townshend hut lately?

kruzin · Post by **kruzin** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:49 pm

Never been in there.. aw yea sounds good. the 15th will be good?

PR · Post by PR » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:51 pm

cornfarmer and kruzin are you coming on the xmas BBQ trip on the 9th :roll:

Sorry about the tread jack :wink:

cornfarmer · Post by **cornfarmer** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:33 pm

Will still be on the coast doin Mt Greenland. Back on the 10th at this stage.

basics · Post by **basics** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:44 pm

Jerry wrote:"I"could organise one up here

good idea jerry, count me in :lol:

cruzerboy · Post by **cruzerboy** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:56 pm

im keen im just out of chch

cornfarmer · Post by **cornfarmer** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:21 pm

Yeah mate the more the merrier. 15th Dec, we just need to decide on a track/venue. Got any ideas.

kruzin · Post by **kruzin** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:00 pm

Waipara is good if theres been some rain.. probably wont be much water in it. And theres alot of access issues there lately. Waimak is too fenced off, ashley is ok, not that great. Whats the hurinui like? On the way towards hamner? Im not keen on crossing the main stream unless its low as.. but if ya can drive up one side...

cruzerboy · Post by **cruzerboy** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:15 pm

the hurinui bloody deep dont think ya can just go up 1 side. ya can go up stream from the ashley brige to the gary river theres a cool track up there theres a few dificult bits but its not to bad

cornfarmer · Post by **cornfarmer** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:41 pm

Waipara from the pub down to the rocks is ok. Ashley sounds good you guys keen?

cruzerboy · Post by **cruzerboy** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:48 pm

im keen for the ashley then up the gary river it takes about 2-5 hours depending what brige u wana start at

cornfarmer · Post by **cornfarmer** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:03 pm

Is everyone keen for the ashley then up the garry? Meet at the gorge and head down. Got a mate up culverdon who will probably be keen too.

kruzin · Post by **kruzin** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 8:28 am

Yea mate im keen on that one. Dont wana go into anything too gnarly, but dont wana be bored either!

cruzerboy · Post by **cruzerboy** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 9:42 am

its probly beter to start at the sh1 brige theres a few mud tracks then out into the river and go up unless u wana go frm the gorge to the beach

PR · Post by PR » Sun Dec 02, 2007 9:49 am

From just past the Okuku down to the Rangoria Bridge and then a big section between the Rangiora bridge to Sh1 is a NO go due to bird nesting check with DOC or envirment canterbury for more info and maps of where to stay away from :wink:

cornfarmer · Post by **cornfarmer** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 8:26 am

What time do you guys want to meet on the 15th

cruzerboy · Post by **cruzerboy** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 12:25 pm

doesnt wory me just when eva

kruzin · Post by **kruzin** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 4:46 pm

Are we going to the ashley? Where and when?

cornfarmer · Post by **cornfarmer** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 11:53 am

"Houston we have a problem".

Unfortunately due to unforseen circumstances and minor technical difficulties I will be unable to attend the trip. I should free again from new years. Sorry team.
Colby

fweddy · Post by **fweddy** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:10 pm

How did plans go for this? Did it happen Would have been keen but I've just been out of the country (been in 70 series heaven - aka PNG)

cornfarmer · Post by **cornfarmer** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:27 am

Did you guys get out for a play? Had family fly in from oz and couldn't make it