North Canty Trip

rayndeb · Post by **rayndeb** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:16 pm

Hi Im looking at putting together a day trip up north canty /kaikoura way .. Im not sure of the details yet but just putting feelers out to see if anyone is keen..or if anyone has some where in mind let me know..Cheers Ray

pathfinder67 · Post by **pathfinder67** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:34 am

Conway river is a good trip. You will need snorkels and recovery gear. After that last lot of rain the river bed will have changed and be soft. Just what you need for a good old river trip.

COMILUX · Post by **COMILUX** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:26 pm

could be interested depending on dates ect

cruzerboy · Post by **cruzerboy** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 4:38 pm

im keen

mattscruiser · Post by **mattscruiser** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:09 pm

be after easter i keen

rayndeb · Post by **rayndeb** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:09 pm

im thinking sat 12 april or sat or sun 19 or 20.. Because i work a 6+2 roster i have to wait for my weekend to roll around.. Im thinking ashley gorge or if were still allowed to waipara gorge I looked at the conway but never been there if you guys are keen to explore let me know..

zookfest · Post by **zookfest** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:06 pm

i could be keen for ashley gorge was thinkin of it a while back could be a good challenge and has good swimming holes

Frugil · Post by **Frugil** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:36 pm

conway is a mint trip did it start of last year realy scenic and if the weather is rite its perfect, plenty of deep holes to drive in and swim in didnt get stuck its not really that soft

COMILUX · Post by **COMILUX** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:38 pm

that could be the go i havnt been there before and like to try new things, if someone thats been there before is interested in coming along that would help

rayndeb · Post by **rayndeb** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:51 pm

frugil are you coming

rayndeb · Post by **rayndeb** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:55 pm

it has to happen on the 12 or 19 april ...so are we going to the conway or ashley

pathfinder67 · Post by **pathfinder67** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:30 am

The conway is quite easy at present. Only one soft spot and no water over wheel depth, mostly hub depth. It needs a good flood to make it more interesting. I would encourge you to give it a go. Head in from the inland rd down to the coast, or pop out at sh1.

MATT4U · Post by **MATT4U** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:47 am

pathfinder67 wrote:Conway river is a good trip. You will need snorkels and recovery gear. After that last lot of rain the river bed will have changed and be soft. Just what you need for a good old river trip.

mmmm, not likely, you'd do it in a 4wd car at the moment, however the section that goes beside the state highway is soft in places.

there hasn't been a good rain up there to flood the conway in quite some time,

rayndeb · Post by **rayndeb** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:33 pm

ashley gorge it is then i dont think ive been there either so

muddyplumber · Post by **muddyplumber** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 4:27 pm

im keen for a trip, dont really mind where we head il keep watching this for updates.waiting on parts for the supercharger so will be good to test it out

zookfest · Post by **zookfest** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 4:57 pm

Ashley gorge from the camp is quite a short trip and very very soft the suzuki got a fair way up there but it was workin hard lokkas a must to get a decent way up

hosehustler · Post by **hosehustler** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:24 pm

If you guys are heading upstream from the gorge be very aware of the sesitivity of the gorge area, I would strongly reccommend staying downstream of the camping ground.

rangimotors · Post by **rangimotors** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:28 pm

how long ya reckon it would take to go in at say the rangiora bridge and drive up to the gorge camp site for lunch and then those that want to keep going into the gnarly stuff can keep going,?? just an idea so we can include some of the newer less experianced guys who don't want to do the hard yards above the gorge. (i've never been abouve the gorge so tell me if im wrong and stroking it)

hosehustler · Post by **hosehustler** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:41 pm

rangimotors wrote:how long ya reckon it would take to go in at say the rangiora bridge and drive up to the gorge camp site for lunch and then those that want to keep going into the gnarly stuff can keep going,?? just an idea so we can include some of the newer less experianced guys who don't want to do the hard yards above the gorge. (i've never been abouve the gorge so tell me if im wrong and stroking it)

3-4hrs, I reccommend not driving upstream of the campsite.

rangimotors · Post by **rangimotors** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:59 pm

a, good point, my beast won't be done anyway still needs plumbing, new deck set up front axle rebuild install locker and new shocks and mounts.... so not a chance but im keen to see what its like up there, usually rolling around as passenger in nic's truck (comilux) but i don't think he'll be up to it since he has no lockers and 33's . You lot organise it as you were and ill fit in if i can. Cheers

H2OLOVA · Post by **H2OLOVA** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:20 pm

hosehustler wrote:If you guys are heading upstream from the gorge i'm keen
I will trailer my beastie up if the new VIN isn't here by then......

Yeah baby i'd be keen depending on when ya go

COMILUX · Post by **COMILUX** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:42 pm

im keen to give most things a go but as dave said i dont have lockers and alltho theyr high on the to-do list they wont be done by then so ill be limited in some areas. i havnt been up any furthur than okuku so dont no what to expect so let us no your plans and minimum requirements for the final decided trip.
thanks
Nick

rayndeb · Post by **rayndeb** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:57 pm

Its all good ive got another mate coming who is on 33 with no lockers too ..so well head up have some lunch and see how far we want to or can go with who or what we got..have you got a preferance on the dates 12 or 19 ..

hiriklux · Post by **hiriklux** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:12 am

im keen to have a look need to decide some dates

rayndeb · Post by **rayndeb** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 2:35 pm

final requirements:run wat ya brung and some lunch recovery gear would be handy too..and cameras for evidence of shenanigans....DATES give me an idea what would suit everyone

4Paws · Post by **4Paws** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:33 pm

Im keen for a trip and the 19th suits me best it'll give me time to make sure everything is sorted on my truck

worzel · Post by **worzel** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:09 pm

I am keen for a trip from Rangiora bridge to pinic ground but wont be going up to gorge but cant do Sat 19 as i work sat mornings can do Sun 20th

rayndeb · Post by **rayndeb** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:59 pm

It will have to be the 19th for us to organise relief milker..

worzel · Post by **worzel** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:10 pm

rayndeb wrote:It will have to be the 19th for us to organise relief milker..

Thats ok might be able to get cover is 19th definate if it is i will ask tomorow

Kev

rayndeb · Post by **rayndeb** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:14 pm

yep its the date 19th april ..from the rangiora bridge..well set a time

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