traverse 42 info

[eatenfuller]

hi guys anybody know is the traverse 42 is open and current track conditions

i heard a while back from a joker down here said it was quite washed out in places ive also heard it has a clossure in winter , is this true

looking at doin a trip late nov early dec.

cheers.

[DieselBoy]

We did it at easter.

It was in excellent condition.

It is currently open

There is a narrow bridge at the Ophango end, but unless your in a Safari, you'll be sweet.

Will find the link to my pics.

[eatenfuller]

cheers db,much appreciated

[eatenfuller]

oh so did you have to do any winching mate

[DieselBoy]

No, it was a walk in the park.
We went through from the National park end.
Its mostly a gravel track, with a few tight bits round wash outs and slips to keep it entertaining.

Theres alot of scope for playing on the old logging tracks to.
They are all kept open by hunters and doc staff monitoring Kiwi's on quads, but the track base's are all 4x4 width.

[DJ]

It is currently open

sorry its currently CLOSED reopening is 1 december 2005 not too far away..
remeber..access to the 42 is for the MAIN TRACK only
side tracks are NOT to be driven
quote DOC

[matwelli]

where exactly is the 42 traverse ? near Taupo ?

[DieselBoy]

Yes, Tongariro Nat park.
Between Owhango and the road that runs from Turangi to National Park Village. Can't think of the name, to early in the morning!!!!

[Kent]

Yea there was a working bee thru there earlier in the year that the 4wders showed up in force for, after that you just about could have got thru it in a 1300 civic.

I know a few guys that went down and biked it on Mountain Bikes (hes a 4wder to why would you, 42kms of hills) last weekend, if ya want I'll find out from him what condition it is in,

Kent