Murawai Beach with FJC Magazine - Sat 17 December

[mike]

Hi Shane,

I have had a look at your site and as you are running this as a commercial venture then you are unable to advertise in these forums unless you become a site vendor. Vendors and site supporters help keep the site alive. As you are from America and this this seems to be a one off venture then I will allow you to advertise your trips, website and thus sponsors if you do something directly for the members on here - provide a bbq lunch on any trips your organise (kiwi tradition, couple of sausages, some onion and watties tomato sauce on a slice of bread) for any offroadexpress members that come along

[MNC]

...provide a bbq lunch on any trips your organise (kiwi tradition, couple of sausages, some onion and watties tomato sauce on a slice of bread) for any offroadexpress members that come along

I like the idea of a bbq

I haven't been up the beach in ages (but am keen to tag along). Anyone out there willing to be the trip leader?

I see that the high tide is 3:30pm in the afternoon so a morning trip might be best.

Guess it couldn't hurt to through out a proposal...

Meet at say 9:00am at the Rimmer Road turn off (Cnr Rimmer rd & SH16, Helensville),

Drive through the cut out (haven't been through in ages - is it still all good?)

Play up the beach for a couple of hours then back out by 12pm for a bbq lunch...

Feel free to through out any suggestions people may have.

One may be a play at the 4x4 park and bbq there. Details of how to get there:
http://www.jeep4wdpark.co.nz/

[4WDbits]

Sounds like a good idea.
If I can get the bits spread across the garage floor bolted together in time I'll be in.

[mike]

As far as BBQ - I'm definitely good with that as long as 100 people don't show up

No chance, sometimes you might only get 2-5 trucks showing up - these generally are the best trips by a long shot. Down canterbury you might get up to 20 trucks on the river trips and so with those numbers others definitely have to contribute to sausages If anything it gets everyone round the bbq babbling away

[NJV6]

Good on ya as well Mike for getting in behind this as a Gold sponsor!!

Looks like a whirlwind trip, pity its Toyota's only

[mike]

Good on ya as well Mike for getting in behind this as a Gold sponsor!!

Looks like a whirlwind trip, pity its Toyota's only

I don't think it will be for toyotas only, after all toyotas need to live up to "pissing on a nissan"

As for the gold membership thing, I saw that as well and ummm yeah I didnt buy, push or do anything and ore just appeared there, perhaps for using the forums to organise the trips and link to any articles he writes etc. who knows how that stuff all works, I just try to keep these forums working and thats the only thing I pursue

[wopass]

should be able to make it, as long as i dont have any more dumb ideas to re build something else on it ...

[MNC]

should be able to make it, as long as i dont have any more dumb ideas to re build something else on it ...

Awesome Bringing the 40?

[wopass]

should be able to make it, as long as i dont have any more dumb ideas to re build something else on it ...

Awesome Bringing the 40?

be rude not to!!...better start saving for the fuel bill eh...

[MNC]

So who is signing up to be the guide / trip leader for this?

I haven't been up the beach in ages (truck hasn't been running in last 2 years )

Keen to get up there, I'm just not familiar with the best play areas...

[3VILC]

Hi Shane,
I see you've got a couple of days planned in the Bay of Plenty, definately keen for a tag along depending where you go.

[MNC]

I've been informed that Murawai beach, while technically open, is officially not opened for driving unless special permission is granted.

Looks like we'll be finding another location for this run...I'll let everyone know what we figure out. Suggestions are welcome

Murawai Beach is open to vehicles.

Whoever you were talking to would be referring to the Bombing Range which is closed to the public. You dont need to go into the Bombing Range to do a beach trip up Murawai.

Doesn't look like anyone is putting there hand up to be the trip leader anyway.

Why not try the Woodhill 4x4 park?

[wopass]

Is it a trip or is it a meet and greet with the option of going for a drive up the beach? etc

why do you have to have a trip leader?

im going up to meet the crew and say Gudday to everyone and get my 40 out for a hoon! and ill need my GPS just to find Muriwai beach!

[Big-AL]

I'm happy to be a trip "leader" if we need one, although i have no idea really what a leader should do, i am not even in a club. but i go up muriwai all the time.

[mudlva]

I'm happy to be a trip "leader" if we need one, although i have no idea really what a leader should do, i am not even in a club. but i go up muriwai all the time.

hay Big Al i havent jumped into this trip just yet as its so close to xmas but the way things are looking i may be able to swing this trip in.
regards the trip leader thing its only but a name because as the beach is a public road every body needs to follow the road rules etc.
im pipeing up now as i would not like to see this event fall over due to lack of interest

cheers Rohan

[Big-AL]

regards the trip leader thing its only ... im pipeing up now as i would not like to see this event fall over due to lack of interest

cheers Rohan

i was thinking the same thing, i have no particular interest in being a trip leader, i just love Muriwai and would be willing to take some responsibility if it makes sure the trip happen.

[MNC]

regards the trip leader thing its only ... im pipeing up now as i would not like to see this event fall over due to lack of interest

cheers Rohan

i was thinking the same thing, i have no particular interest in being a trip leader, i just love Muriwai and would be willing to take some responsibility if it makes sure the trip happen.

Cheers dude. I only ask cause the last time I went on the beach the cut out was up by the motor cross park and I understand that this is no longer accessible. Apparently the cut out is now down by the ocean beach park on Rimmers road? (yes its been along time for me).

I didn't want to be responsible for showing our overseas friends around when its been so long since I've done this myself.

Sounds like a good crew is starting to form - I'm keen come along and try my truck out in the dunes. Its not much good over 50kms p/hr hope that's ok? (dont want to hold you guys back too much).

What do you reckon about my original suggestions re meeting time and place?

[MNC]

Is it a trip or is it a meet and greet with the option of going for a drive up the beach? etc

why do you have to have a trip leader?

im going up to meet the crew and say Gudday to everyone and get my 40 out for a hoon! and ill need my GPS just to find Muriwai beach!

Looking forward to finally going on a run with you dude

Directions from the Tron - 1. Drive up SH1 to Aucks, 2. Turn Left onto Norwestern Motorway and follow SH16 until just before you get to Helensville, Turn left on Rimmers road just before Helensville

We are not going onto the beach at the Murawai Township. We'll go though the cut out not far from the Woodhill 4x4 park.

If we meet at the start of Rimmers road you will have no problem finding your way.

[wopass]

Looking forward to finally going on a run with you dude

Directions from the Tron - 1.fill up with fuel, Drive up SH1 to Aucks ,fill up with fuel , 2. Turn Left onto Norwestern Motorway and fill up with fuel, follow SH16 until just before you get to Helensville fill up with fuel, Turn left on Rimmers road just before Helensville, fill up with fuel.. We are not going onto the beach at the Murawai Township. We'll go though the cut out not far from the Woodhill 4x4 park.

If we meet at the start of Rimmers road you will have no problem finding your way.

just added some bits to fix it...

[UBZ]

I'm sure I can be pursuaded to bring the toymotor out for a spin up the beach.

[phraza]

I'm keen to take the Jeep out for a blast. The Jeep loves the beaches! Count me in!

[Ralfie]

regards the trip leader thing its only ... im pipeing up now as i would not like to see this event fall over due to lack of interest

cheers Rohan

i was thinking the same thing, i have no particular interest in being a trip leader, i just love Muriwai and would be willing to take some responsibility if it makes sure the trip happen.

Cheers dude. I only ask cause the last time I went on the beach the cut out was up by the motor cross park and I understand that this is no longer accessible. Apparently the cut out is now down by the ocean beach park on Rimmers road? (yes its been along time for me).

I didn't want to be responsible for showing our overseas friends around when its been so long since I've done this myself.

Sounds like a good crew is starting to form - I'm keen come along and try my truck out in the dunes. Its not much good over 50kms p/hr hope that's ok? (dont want to hold you guys back too much).

What do you reckon about my original suggestions re meeting time and place?

Why not start at Muriwai and drive up from there?

How far north do you expect to go?

Road regulations and rules apply and there is a speed limit for driving on the beach so your limited speed will be OK. Driving the Muriwai sand dunes is probably not the best thing to do publicly, espcially with international media present.

[MNC]

Looking forward to finally going on a run with you dude

Directions from the Tron - 1.fill up with fuel, Drive up SH1 to Aucks ,fill up with fuel , 2. Turn Left onto Norwestern Motorway and fill up with fuel, follow SH16 until just before you get to Helensville fill up with fuel, Turn left on Rimmers road just before Helensville, fill up with fuel.. We are not going onto the beach at the Murawai Township. We'll go though the cut out not far from the Woodhill 4x4 park.

If we meet at the start of Rimmers road you will have no problem finding your way.

just added some bits to fix it...

Classic

[Big-AL]

I agree 9am is a good meeting time.

Meeting at the surf club end may be a good idea? Rimmers road is already 1/2 way up the beach, so starting at the surf club will give us more time behind on the wheel on the sand. (and closer for auckland / south people)

There is a legal road (to the best of my knowledge) that goes through the forest a few kms short of the end of the beach. I think we should go for a drive along that, its a fun little track. I wont name it, but most of you will know the one i mean.

here is a little video with some photos when i took a few guys up a couple years back.

So in summary? Meet 9am on Coast Road, Muriwai. (at the little horse area carpark area on gravel road) head up beach, go for play on 4wd track, drive down beach, back to carpark by 1pm.

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&ll= ... 16&vpsrc=6

[mike77]

Just a question from a new fulla keen to tag along,
I was up there for the first time last month, and we headed in via Wilson's Rd I think, was beside a lake, and a nice drive to the beach., Up the beach, to the drop off's. Is that where ya heading?



I personally only saw one sign in which was between the entrance road and the beach in the forrest at a cross roads which mentioned the bombing range, which we of course didn't enter or the forrest. Once on the beach there were speed limit signs.

Anyway, great spot .

[Ralfie]

Just a question from a new fulla keen to tag along,
I was up there for the first time last month, and we headed in via Wilson's Rd I think, was beside a lake, and a nice drive to the beach., Up the beach, to the drop off's. Is that where ya heading?



I personally only saw one sign in which was between the entrance road and the beach in the forrest at a cross roads which mentioned the bombing range, which we of course didn't enter or the forrest. Once on the beach there were speed limit signs.

Anyway, great spot .

My understanding is anything off the beach is classified as the Bombing Range, so judging by your photo, you were in the bombing range.

[MNC]

My understanding is anything off the beach is classified as the Bombing Range, so judging by your photo, you were in the bombing range.

The Bombing Range is only a very small area (Northern tip) when compared to the vast size of Murawai beach.

Have listed some details and a map below to clear up any confusion:

[luckyme]

Hi Guys,

We go out with mates almost every other week, love the beach! Hope I can come along to the trip, but my decent truck is on the market (anyone interested in a beaut V6 Surf: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =426465452 ).

The beach is a legal road, all rules applies, seen the cops out there a few times. This is from the council's website:

Muriwai Beach/ Te Oneone Rangatira access and rules:

Speed limits: 30km from Coast Road to just after Okarito Stream and 60km thereafter
There is no access to NZDF Bombing Range or DOC’s Papakanui Spit at the northern end of the beach.
Access (entry and exit) is via Coast Road and Rimmer Road.
Stay off the dunes and stay on the hard sand.
All Road rules apply – you need a WOF, Rego and license to drive on this beach and drivers need to wear seatbelts and bikers helmets at all times.
Put your headlights on and keep left.
Drive to the conditions and be aware of the tides. Objects can be submerged. Horse riders and pedestrians can be hard to spot.
Watch the tides. You can be cut off at high tide on this beach.
There have been many accidents on this beach and it is patrolled by the police. Please take care

[Ralfie]

My understanding is anything off the beach is classified as the Bombing Range, so judging by your photo, you were in the bombing range.

The Bombing Range is only a very small area (Northern tip) when compared to the vast size of Murawai beach.

Have listed some details and a map below to clear up any confusion:

Definitely no confusion, info just proves that you are NOT allowed into the Defence Force zoned area, even on the beach and that the photo posted earlier was indeed taken within that no go zone.

as for the rest of the beach, you must stay out of the dunes and keep to the hard sand (beach) only.

The beach is a legal road, all rules applies, seen the cops out there a few times. This is from the council's website:

Muriwai Beach/ Te Oneone Rangatira access and rules:

muriwai council.jpg

Speed limits: 30km from Coast Road to just after Okarito Stream and 60km thereafter
There is no access to NZDF Bombing Range or DOC’s Papakanui Spit at the northern end of the beach.
Access (entry and exit) is via Coast Road and Rimmer Road.
Stay off the dunes and stay on the hard sand.
All Road rules apply – you need a WOF, Rego and license to drive on this beach and drivers need to wear seatbelts and bikers helmets at all times.
Put your headlights on and keep left.
Drive to the conditions and be aware of the tides. Objects can be submerged. Horse riders and pedestrians can be hard to spot.
Watch the tides. You can be cut off at high tide on this beach.
There have been many accidents on this beach and it is patrolled by the police. Please take care

[SP450andLE]

You might wanna go up a bit further, then turn around and come back, and out rimmer road. - That way you get in more driving time on the beach