Te Urewera Undertaking, 2019 Nov 29th, 30th, Dec 1st.

[Ned 3,805]

a $60 warehouse tent over the top?

[tortron 40,973]

14 minutes ago, TimShadboltfan27 said:

$6 tent from the warehouse acquired!

Any tips on how to waterproof it will be greatly appreciated 

Silicon spray from mitre 10

Bunnings has it $0.06 cheaper so they will knock off 10%

https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/selleys-watershield-water-repellent-200g-clear-colourless/p/324813

 

[RUNAMUCK 20,046]

A $40 K mart job has a fly. 
I'm cured of sleepeing in tents after last year.

 

[Ned 3,805]

someone should build a tiny scooter teardrop

[keltik 2,022]

6 hours ago, Ned said:

someone should build a tiny scooter teardrop

Thats either a 6ft wide camper or the motorbike has been converted to full hand controls to suit the double amputee rider.

[MopedNZ 5,661]

Semi keen to take the bosses Van Van 125 because of 6 gears, bigger tank and the rear tyre is wider than my face. 

Don't think he's sold on the idea though. "

[Ned 3,805]

7 hours ago, keltik said:

Thats either a 6ft wide camper or the motorbike has been converted to full hand controls to suit the double amputee rider.

It extends

[johnnyfive 7,106]

On 18/05/2019 at 22:45, johnnyfive said:

Entry form now available, please ensure you have accommodation secured at Waikaremoana before completing form, as this will be the limiting factor for numbers. 

https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/kKaeTa3NqzgRli1b

Thats right, far overdue is an entry form. Please could everyone that is 100% committed fill in one of these, need to get a grasp on numbers. Don't fill one in if you don't have accommodation figure out, cause I don't believe there is much left on night 1.

Also, not mad or anything, discussion is cool, just for those trying to find info in here

On 18/05/2019 at 22:45, johnnyfive said:

There'll be a lot to discuss, but if you could keep the complete spam to a minimum for those looking for info.

 

[tortron 40,973]

The beyond reproach part 

Made me think of hanging up and saying the opposite to all questions

[MopedNZ 5,661]

Regarding the first nights accommodation. Even though most of the cabins are full I believe they have non powered camping sites for those who miss out. 

Give them a call and confirm; but after glancing at the map of the place it seems to be the case. Obviously don't wanna stack the support vehicle with just tents, but yeah. It's an option. 

[MopedNZ 5,661]

Also Waikanae Beach Motel in Gizzy is rather full. They have one 2 bed apartment free I think but it's a bit more $$ than your average hostel. 

There are a few other places around that area. If anyone is unsure about where to stay sing out; I don't know what else is good but I'm sure we can figure something. 

[johnnyfive 7,106]

4 hours ago, tortron said:

The beyond reproach part 

Made me think of hanging up and saying the opposite to all questions

This is the line I had in mind

[Dolan 13,825]

Formed! Shadbolt is my agent and attorney esp in regard to accom but I think I’m pitching a tent and also sleeping under a canvas fabric of some sort 

 

this is shall be mean. Will be great to meet people from the internet for the first time ever

[tortron 40,973]

[RUNAMUCK 20,046]

Last year I got a $40 kmart tent, and bed roll on the back of my twist and go.  Knowing what I know now I could be 100% self sufficient if I had to be, and was camping. 

Fuck I'm beaming to not be tenting though!  

[RUNAMUCK 20,046]

Serious question though. What shops are in the area for night one? 

Is the a piss shop? Food shops? Pub/greasy spoon?

[johnnyfive 7,106]

Theres not a whole lot at all. I think it'll be a quiet night

https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/east-coast/places/te-urewera/things-to-do/campsites/waikaremoana-holiday-park/

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• Kitchen and dining room
• Laundry
• General store with groceries, hardware, fishing supplies, fishing licences, ice
• Petrol and diesel
• Dump stations
• Public pay phone
• Water taxi pick-up / drop-off point
• Jetties
• Linen, cooking equipment and BBQ for hire
• Books and board games for loan at no charge

 

[Vintage Grumble 20,584]

Woo I wonder if they will have twister in their games selection. 

[RUNAMUCK 20,046]

Have to stuff a bottle in the old back pack. I'd rather be dusty on day two than be riding the Motu on 6 and a half cylinders.  Camel back full of jack perhaps?

[Truenotch 7,218]

56 minutes ago, RUNAMUCK said:

Have to stuff a bottle in the old back pack. I'd rather be dusty on day two than be riding the Motu on 6 and a half cylinders.  Camel back full of jack perhaps?

I've bought a couple of small bottles of CC recently... They're about the size of a large hip flask and are made of plastic. I'm going to have a few and fill them with my poison of choice before the ride. Having a 40oz in my backpack was hard work last year!