yoeddynz Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 OK. Finally lets get something started. Shane and I have been discussing this for ages and not got around to doing anything. We have wanted to organise a OS camping meet over at Karamea. I'm thinking that with the distance involved it makes sense to have it as a two night thing so we can have max time on Sunday to recuperate, chill, ride, walk, drink, eat then campfire again on beach Sunday night to wind down. Or people can just come along for the one night. But it is a long long drive! No date set but thinking the weekend of the 24th/25th of September. The Heaphy track closes to bikes at the end of Sept. We can camp at the Doc campground at the end of the road. Lovely area with lots of spaces under the trees on the beach to pitch tents. Saturday night BBQ and campfire on the beach. There is a shelter at the car park for cooking etc and camping is tents/cars only. Its a great place to take kids too so those with sprogs - bring them along. I just reckon it would be sweet to see a load of old cars there and get some biking on sweet trails with fellow OS'rs and chat old car shit. On the Sunday morning I'd be really keen to ride the Heaphy track through to the Heaphy hut (about 16km each way) and maybe beyond depending on weather etc. Other people could go walking on the track, the beach or go visit some local sights such as the Oparara walking tracks and archway http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/nelson-tasman/places/kahurangi-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/oparara-basin-walking-tracks/ Some photos from 2006 when Hannah and I stayed went and camped there in my Escort... Biking there last week... So discuss Put your name down if keen. There are no costs but for food, petrol and doc camping fees each night. There is no need to book- just an honesty box @ $6 a night More info on campground here... http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/nelson-tasman/places/kahurangi-national-park/things-to-do/campsites/kohaihai-campsite/ Alex. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willdat? Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I can probably go far as to say as lock me in - first weekend of the school holidays. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 Oh awesome! I never realised that. So it will be ideal for bringing the kids along too! I say bring the family and we make a weekend for all. Mr Slacker Sam, not so Slacker Jane...you need to be locked in for this one too then! The Heaphy track on that side seems pretty ideal for kids to try out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxted Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 this looks and sounds really good, maybe i should really try to get my ute going by then so i can't put the luxo-barge on the back and join in on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 Good idea- there's a target for you then! Sam- you and Jane would be up for this yeah? Can bring kiddies along and bike around with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malarky Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Keen! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willdat? Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I've got my AA plus membership paid up now... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 If your car fails again you could swap it in Karamea for a landrover. Folk around those parts would love to have a modern Honda to show off at the pub. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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