Offroad-Express

Greeting All

Just joined,

Based in the south west UK,, and looking at the offroad scene in NZ

Looks quite active

Regards Tim

Am coming over to NZ in a few weeks, for a month or so,

Does anyone know where i can hire a 4x4 for a weekend to do some simple lanes/tracks you have ?

Anyone organising a day trip ?

Any nice simple lanes, North or South ?

TIA

Tim

Where in NZ are you planning to visit? May be easier to tag along on a trip some some members here or a local club. Sorry, I cannot help with rental

Most people here are bloody good folk and am sure to help get you out in the mud.

W

Hi William

Many thanks for that

Due into Auckland, Tues 12th Pick up a camper,, then time's mine till early December planning on a few weeks on North, then head down onto south island

Been searching for a club etc,, does seam to be a few ?


Little trip to the Swiss Alps last year

If you make it to Palmerston North, we can arrange a trip up Takapari Road for you, can hire a hilux from ccrentals in P.N http://www.ccrentals.co.nz/, PM me if you are keen and we'll sort something out

cheers
Greg

Hi Greg

Thanks for that
Would that be this lane/track ?

http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recrea ... pari-road/

yes thats the one, have pm'd you with a loop trip we could do if you like and so more roads to check out

cheers
Greg

Thanks Greg,, Got it and replied,, Looks good,,

Just off to search the others, and sort a set of wheels , don't think the camper firm would appropriate taking that round

Tim

TJ101 wrote:Thanks Greg,, Got it and replied,, Looks good,,

Just off to search the others, and sort a set of wheels , don't think the camper firm would appropriate taking that round

Tim

the tracks are quite easy really, should be fine with the rentals, they will know of the areas we will be going , they are gravel roads and formed tracks, very basic 4wd's can go on them without trouble

cheers
Greg

WRNGLR wrote: can hire a hilux from ccrentals in P.N http://www.ccrentals.co.nz/,

Have mailed CC Rentals, no reply as yet,,

Been searching for other's in that area, not a lot of joy to date

TJ101 wrote:

WRNGLR wrote: can hire a hilux from ccrentals in P.N http://www.ccrentals.co.nz/,

Have mailed CC Rentals, no reply as yet,,

Been searching for other's in that area, not a lot of joy to date

I think as far as 4wd rentals go that might be your lot I reckon, still if you can't get something we can still take you out, not as much fun I know but better than sitting home aye

cheers
Greg

Well, that's a camp-site sorted, along with a Holden Rodeo for the weekend,

Looking forward to a nice weekend

what date and time roughly are you due at camp grounds mate , have planned to go on trip at about 09:30 on Saturday morning, but could catch up before hand if you aren't in too late

cheers
Greg

hiya... not sure what your plans are but we are holding an event in Whangamata on the Coromandel Peninsular and would find you a seat if you are keen to join in the fun. We are only 45mins from hot water beach and all the other wonderful coromandel sites as well You can call if you want 0272 555-440 brendon.

Enjoy our paradise

WRNGLR wrote:what date and time roughly are you due at camp grounds mate , cheers
Greg

Hi Greg,, Plan is to pick up the renter around mid afternoon Friday,, so guess 4/5pm ish at the camp ?

Tim

Whanga4x4 wrote:event in Whangamata on the Coromandel Peninsular and would find you a seat if you are keen to join in the fun. brendon.

Enjoy our paradise

Hi Brendon Thanks for that
What was the date for the above ??, Plans are flexible, trying to pack in what we can,, which could be imposable to do it all
Rough idea was to followed the Billy Connolly route from a few years back ??
http://www.newzealand.com/travel/gettin ... ealand.cfm
with a few detoures

Think i may have found it

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/ ... 26&t=35964

http://www.whangamata4x4.org/

Hi,
Auckland Landrover Club is on Safety Patrol in Woodhill on the 23rd and 24th of November and I should be able to find you a seat if your keen to come out for the day or part day?

Cheers
Brett

That's a shame, as would be good Brett, but Greg has a route sorted out that weekend from Palmerston North

Maybe another time

How many of you are coming? Just send a message if you would like to come on the Whanga trip...

Wish I thought of tapping into forums and local knowledge when I came out.
what a great way to get the most out of your hols.

Where about in the souwest are you from? I'm an Exeter boy, then fled west before moving down here.

Guess you are now in Cornwall ? Going by you forum name

I am just on the Devon / Somerset border. But sat enjoying the sunshine in the bay of Islands at present . Glorious