Threeonthetree Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 So plenty of you Aucklanders are heading to Nationals this year. Here is the itinerary as copied from the Nats thread: Thursday 3rd March - Trackday and Check-inAt Taupo Track (to be confirmed) 8.00am - Trackday check-In and scrutineering 9.30am - Drivers briefing 10.00am - Trackday open 4.00pm - Track closed and roll out to Campsite 6.00pm - Expected ETA for trackday convoy to Campsite At Campsite 3.00pm - Earlybird check-in at campsite (no earlier please) 4.30pm - Earlybird check-in ends 6.00pm - Second check-in begins 7.30pm - Thursday check in ends 8.30pm - Rocker cover racing in Main Hall Friday 4th March - Discover the Central Plateau 10.00am - Clean-up 11.00am - Final check-in begins 11.30am - First of multiple activities to choose from starts 12.00pm - Check-in ends (if you are arriving outside of the check-in times then please advise me so I can make allowances) 12.30pm - Second of activities begins and the rest of the start times are spread through the afternoon 5.00pm - Rendezvous at campsite before dinner 5.15pm - Nats photo - if the weather and timing is right 6.00pm - Catered dinner (off site) 8.30pm - Quiz in Main Hall Saturday 5th March - Scavenger Hunt 10.00am - Clean-up 12.30pm - Scavenger Hunt 5.00pm - Rendezvous at campsite before dinner 6.00pm - Catered dinner (off site) 8.30pm - Prizegiving in Main Hall - Get dressed up in a costume. 9.30pm - Forum Q&A - nothing too serious - just a chance for questions or suggestions Sunday 6th March - Farewells 10.00am - Big clean-up 12.30pm - Final farewells So please post in here some details about when you'd like to drive down to Nats, whether or not you'll be stopping off at the Taupo trackday on the way and just a general idea of your plans. That way, others can see what your intentions are, may have the same idea and can cruise down with you. It's also handy for attendees who may not have a ride or whose OS cars may break down just before the even (sucks but it does happen). So be a GC and offer a ride if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 I'll start. Chris R and I are driving down to Horopito on Wednesday the 2nd of March. We have accommodation just up the road from Horopito Motors (Smash Palace). It is a small lodge with separate toilet/shower facilities for male/female stayers and has 1.5 acres of land, plenty of parking. There are 10 beds and space for up to 20 people to stay the night. So far it looks like it will just be Chris, Mrs Chris (maybe) and myself staying there. But if you're a responsible person who won't make a mess then feel free to express interest. It's very cheap per night (just making inquiries now)_ and will be even cheaper with more people. We'll stay the night there on Wednesday the 2nd of March and leave the next day. You can either go to the track day, explore the area or head straight to the Nats venue once it opens. Here is the Horopito accommodation: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachlander Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I'm picking up a couple of people from the airport at like 7 30 Thursday, in whatever car, may be my daily atm. Then will be heading down straight after that so if anyone wants to convoy down a bit later and not worried about missing a bit of the track day could head with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cullen Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I'm flying in to aux Wednesday night. That's all I've got so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris r Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 At the moment It is looking about $100 for the lodge for a night (I haven't been able to get through to the booking person yet) I can't take extra people but can take stuff down as I wont have a full tray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkoutnz Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I plan to head down (very) early Thursday morning to make the track day. Probably aiming for around a 5am departure from Auckland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I'll be leaving Auckland on Tuesday morning and heading to Taupo. Doubt anyone else will be leaving that early but message me if you are... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachlander Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I'm flying in to aux Wednesday night. That's all I've got so far Got a ride down? Will have room if needed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave123456789 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Me and matteybean are heading down in his car from Auckland. leaving Thursday. don't think we doing track day so will be a mid morning departure or so. Who else is driving down Thursday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoot Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Me and matteybean are heading down in his car from Auckland. leaving Thursday. don't think we doing track day so will be a mid morning departure or so. Who else is driving down Thursday? Im in for that convoy, probably 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cullen Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Got a ride down? Will have room if needed There was a brief discussion of going with sentra. Need to firm things up. I'll let you know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Me and matteybean are heading down in his car from Auckland. leaving Thursday. don't think we doing track day so will be a mid morning departure or so. Who else is driving down Thursday? I'll likely be up for this too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave123456789 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 We will probably be departing from manurewa but could have a meet up at the servo on the side of the motorway as you head south. as long as we all have an assortment of tools we should all make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakotom Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I'm in papatoetoe Not going to track day as last minute prep probably Aiming for morning departure on Thursday Probably aimlessly cruise down slowly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thousand Dollar Supercar Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Beats me why anyone would take Thursday off to aimlessly cruise down instead of getting up early and entering track day. Threeonthetree, your Wednesday night accommodation is a tempting concept, but y u no book something nearer to / North of the track? Planning a big Horopito Motors mission? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkoutnz Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I'm in papatoetoe Not going to track day as last minute prep probably Aiming for morning departure on Thursday Probably aimlessly cruise down slowly I revoke my previous comment re: track day. Instead the plan is a leisurely albeit scenic route to nats accommodation by mid afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 You guys from the North are pretty much driving through so you should all check out trackday.It'll be a bit of hilarity even if you get there mid afternoon in time to watch the flag drop drag racing. Rumour is you will even get to see some fantastic boobs. Costs nothing to watch. I would go but I'm already booked to be at the camp to set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Boobs have tempted me. Go on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Seek and ye shall find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkoutnz Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Boobs have tempted me. Go on... It'll be man boobs, DON'T FALL FOR IT! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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