Datsun Nationals Ohakune 2017, Saturday & Sunday October 21-22

[braasmonkey]

I'm taken care of Hayden. Staying with family.

Us too

[Flauski]

I will either come for a day (as only live two hours away) or stay. I will come in a Datto.

It's been a while, last one I went to was Chch in 2013 from memory

[luke]

i realized i couldnt afford to do this trip last week with paying for a wedding/gx parts/alcoholism etc

BUT......the bank doesnt know that so imma just get a cheeky loan to actually make a nationals in my coupe after 7 odd years.

i havent paid much attention to this thread yet, have any chch people booked ferry crossing/accomodation/etc yet? if not let me know when you are and il tag in on it.

[datsunboy]

We haven't booked ferry or accommodation yet

Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

[classicdat]

i realized i couldnt afford to do this trip last week with paying for a wedding/gx parts/alcoholism etc

BUT......the bank doesnt know that so imma just get a cheeky loan to actually make a nationals in my coupe after 7 odd years.

i havent paid much attention to this thread yet, have any chch people booked ferry crossing/accomodation/etc yet? if not let me know when you are and il tag in on it.

There is another thread for the southern cruisers, i'll see if I can fine it and post in it, would be good if we can all travel together. Chris From Rangiora witht eh sweet old 1600 is coming too,

[kartboy]

I'll look into what we need to do for booking on the ferry to get the group discount and will also phone a friend to see where he stayed when he was there a couple of weeks ago. Quietly hoping he has a contact for a house that will sleep a few which may be a cheaper way to go if a few are keen to do this.

[tsC20]

Don't leave it too long for accommodation guys, Ohakune is a busy little place, probably like Methven. Turoa skifield is up the mountain from town and Whakapapa skifield is an hour away. It is the biggest town in the area and attracts overseas visitors. Long weekend and middle of ski season means places to stay could disappear quickly. Waiouru is ok for a piss and a pie but probably not much fun to stay in ! Look forward to seeing you all though. Will try to tag along with you Southern folk from Wellington if it works out.

[luke]

so just to be clear....
drive up friday - sort accomodation for wherever we decide to stop
okahune saturday - drive up to taupo late arvo and stay there?
taupo sunday - again stay in taupo
drive home - all day monday

if this is the plan someone let me know so i can look at family/friends options etc for accomodation

[classicdat]

Update Luke.

The plan so far is to catch the 8am Sailing on Friday Morning, this allows a relaxed Drive Thursday Arvo, or an all nighter, if preferred, getting us to Ohakune for a restful Friday Night and the beginning of a great weekend.

New Matters:
Discussed travel to Nats from South and decided on 8am Friday Sailing, with a Cruise leaving Christchurch Thursday Arvo. Return crossing Monday 1:30pm.
Hayden to check how to make bookings to get "Group' discount on BlueBridge.

We need to get the Ferry Sorted

[classicdat]

Update Luke. Remember Ohakune, NOT Taupo this year

The plan so far is to catch the 8am Sailing on Friday Morning, this allows a relaxed Drive Thursday Arvo, or an all nighter, if preferred, getting us to Ohakune for a restful Friday Night and the beginning of a great weekend.

New Matters: (From June Committee Minutes)
Discussed travel to Nats from South and decided on 8am Friday Sailing, with a Cruise leaving Christchurch Thursday Arvo. Return crossing Monday 1:30pm.
Hayden to check how to make bookings to get "Group' discount on BlueBridge.

We need to get the Ferry Sorted