Central Otago Waitangi weekend trip

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 2:30 pm

I posted this up as an ORE club trip, but there has been a serious lack of interest. Anybody keen on a few days in Central.
Looking at running a trip to Central Otago on above dates. Tracks thinking of doing Serpentine, Old Man Range, Whitcombe Rd. Will stay in Roxburgh or Millers Flat I will look into accomodation soon.
Requirements:
Mud tyres, snorkel, rated recovery points, min 10 m rope/snatch. Would need to be prepared for extreme southerly weather incase of bad weather on top of Old Man Range= snow. Will keep details posted. Idea of numbers please for organising accomodation would be helpful. I will be heading down Friday afternoon and headng back tuesday.
Al

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 2:43 pm

If the trucks ready I'll be there for two days. Mrs has approved it

NJV6 · Post by **NJV6** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 6:17 pm

Yep

Finally a weekend that might suit me to join you guys.....

jeep4079 · Post by **jeep4079** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 6:41 pm

Im keen but is my paj too shiny to go for this trip?
Frank

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:34 pm

jeep4079 wrote:Im keen but is my paj too shiny to go for this trip?
Frank

We can soon fix that :wink:

hosehustler · Post by **hosehustler** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:08 pm

wjw wrote:If the trucks ready I'll be there for two days. Mrs has approved it

jeeeez bill musta been 2 years parked up by now what's left to do :shock:

Post by **mike** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:16 pm

jeep4079 wrote:Im keen but is my paj too shiny to go for this trip?
Frank

Your shiney should be fine frank, if you have those muddys you had up worsleys or similar and bolted your bash plate back on :wink:

Mike

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 5:49 am

http://www.millersflat.co.nz/Home
Here is the link to Millers Flat motor Camp. I have booked my accomodation ( tourist flat) for the family. I have told them that people will book in the next few weeks, so get in there an do so as they say they have alot of fruit pickers around there then.
Al

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 8:50 am

hosehustler wrote:
wjw wrote:If the trucks ready I'll be there for two days. Mrs has approved it

jeeeez bill musta been 2 years parked up by now what's left to do

had to wait till I finished with the courts! all done now though, am being paid back slowly.

Should be ready though. Only thing I'm not sure about is the waterproofing.

Engines in and runs great, sumps has been adjusted, 100mm lift is just about done, radius arms go in to be bent tomorrow..

Just got to decide on tyres, do I go for 2nd hand creepies (5x) with 15x10's and mechanical beadlocks for $1500. Or buy new creepies and rims without the beadlocks.... hmmm... trial fit will happen tomorrow

Then theres the front and rear lockers...

cromcruiser · Post by **cromcruiser** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:37 pm

Can some boys from central come along .

Leithfield · Post by **Leithfield** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:51 pm

wjw wrote: ... do I go for 2nd hand creepies (5x) with 15x10's and mechanical beadlocks for $1500. Or buy new creepies and rims without the beadlocks.... hmmm... trial fit will happen tomorrow

You really don't need the beadlocks with Creepies on a Surf/Hilux/Prado Bill - they are one strong Mutha of a tyre. Can run mine down to 4PSI offroad without coming off rims (37x12.5x16 on 8" rims).

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:47 am

cromcruiser wrote:Can some boys from central come along .

Good to hear your still alive was going to call you for a chat, just haven't got round to it...

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:35 am

Cromcruiser's in, spoke with him last night. He and I have discussed a couple of tracks we want to point out noses down for a looksee while we are on top of the old man range. Reckon their will be about 4-5 trucks going from this. Hirilux could be in as well.
Al

mudchuka · Post by **mudchuka** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:21 pm

alright you talked me in to it, what day you going over the old man range from p flat? i can show you 3 other very fun tracks, if its wet you may need chains. pm me for more info.

IcedJohnno · Post by **IcedJohnno** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 12:07 am

If I can get some time off for bad behaviour I may be keen to come.

Work already owes me that day off.

baxter · Post by **baxter** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 7:09 pm

Sounds great, I could be keen for the mighty Niva's first trip...

Only it's broken its gearbox last week, and I'm have a bit of a job finding another locally. But should hopefully be well sorted by Waitangi weekend.

Just a couple of newb Qs:

-How deep is the water (I have a points style dizzy

)?

-I trust tractor tyres are acceptable as muds?

-What's the minimum tyre height you'd recommend for the ruts, deep ruts about the only thing the Niva struggles with (though I'm half way through a lift kit)?

Cheers,

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 7:25 pm

I got through there a few years ago on 31's. Are tractor tyres road legal as we will be travelling to and from the 4wd areas everyday. Water shouldn't be too deep, just don't hit them hard
Al

baxter · Post by **baxter** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 10:05 pm

Nah, I'd be pretty sure the tractors aren't remotely road legal. Mind you I could register the Niva as a farm vehicle for the weekend :lol:

Seriously though, my muds are about 27"/28" and work great, but anything like a deep rut is a problem. Unfortunately, almost all second-hand 31s are too wide for the poor old Niva.

Should have time to see what I can squeeze under it after doing a lift and some more gentle guard massaging though. Actually after I do the lift I it'll be worth getting my alignment so it doesn't chew tyres so badly, and maybe then not be so stingy and get some new tyres of the correct size...

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:55 pm

Problems with accomodation in Millers Flat. No accomodation available friday night and only crappy caravans and campsites left for the rest of the time. Seen as my bro in law aint going now, I am going to book my accomodation in Roxburgh, there is a reasonable motel there, I will put up the details as I find them.
Al

jeep4079 · Post by **jeep4079** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 6:29 pm

Al, can you tell me when the Waitangi weekend is? is it the first weekend next month?
Frank

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 7:13 pm

You got that right Frank. Monday sn't actually a hoday, but I've taken the day off to make a weekend.
I have looked at the thread and I realy only know of three trucks for sure, me, cromcruiser and Bill. If anyone else is a definite, pm me with your contact numbers and will give you a call. Don't think we will all be staying together, Bill in Queenstown, Cromy in Cromwell and I have tentatively booked a cottage on Coal Creek Rd. Plenty of motels in Roxburgh though and if the cottage falls through that will be my backstop. Might take you up on those tracks mudchucka as know Cromy and i would like to see something new :lol:

Al

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 8:16 pm

albundy wrote: I realy only know of three trucks for sure, me, cromcruiser and Bill.

Better make sure shes ready!!! :shock:

mudchuka · Post by **mudchuka** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:20 pm

whats the go with this trip? what day are you going from piano flat up the hill?
might give you a call thursday.

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:31 am

Was planning on driving down into paino flat and then back up. Also looking at accessing whitcombe rd via pomohakka rd and a small lake, know it. Not sure on the day, maybe the sunday, will know closer to the time, when my mate down there does a small recce of the tracks.
Al

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 11:56 am

Getting closer .. dont have long to finsh the wiring... :shock:

hiriklux · Post by **hiriklux** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 8:05 pm

wont make this one guys maybe next time :wink:

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 11:10 pm

well no success with wirining

so it looks like I wont make it either :cry:

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 7:14 pm

That's cool Bill, looks like its just me and crommy anyway

We might do a bit of reccing seen as it's such a small party, for some new ORE trips in the future.
Al

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 7:19 pm

albundy wrote:That's cool Bill, looks like its just me and crommy anyway We might do a bit of reccing seen as it's such a small party, for some new ORE trips in the future.
Al

Bugger.... would have been greate with a few trucks :roll:

nzdncjw · Post by **nzdncjw** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 7:43 pm

Would definetly be keen... BUT unfortunately my Crusier won't be on the road by then..... Hope you get a few to go....

When my truck is ready, I will be very keen for a good trip... Maybe at easter? fingers crossed for my truck anyway....

Chris