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Re: Kaikoura Cruise, EOI *The Great Escape* Nov/Dec 2012

Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 8:19 pm
by chris_g1
I wish i lived down there guys no one here wants to do cruises up here

Re: Kaikoura Cruise, EOI *The Great Escape* Nov/Dec 2012

Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 9:21 pm
by joelbrown
Yep im stil keen, 1st is cool with me, gd chance give my nu spring setup a blast on the open road :twisted:

Re: Kaikoura Cruise,The Great Escape Saturday Dec 1 2012

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:14 am
by classicdat
classicdat wrote:Would be real keen on a Cruise in early December.
Others have expressed an interest in Late November.
Dec 1 James 85_Z31
Vaughan Classicdat
Garth
Bartman
Greg
Joel
Tony

Can I ask for reposts of what will work for others please, stay the Nov. weekend, Go to the Dec one.

This is one of my favourite drives, some of the best and most deserted roads for a driver!
Hawkswood hillclimb is on the weekend of the 24th and 25th of November, great wee detour and only a couple of kms of the planned route. but also the Super Tourers are on at Ruapuna,
Keep posting your interest up, lets find a date that works.[/color]

Who is keen?
Which weekend would suit most?
This is a one day cruise, so could be a Saturday or a Sunday depending on interest.

Attractions at the end are:
The Go Kart track at Kaikoura,
Baby seals at the waterfall 20km north of Kaikoura
and the scenic beauty all around.

These roads are empty, I think last time we met maybe 5-6 cars (apart from when we were on SH1) and those that went had a ball.
Post up here if you want this to happen, I have done it the past 2 years and really enjoyed it.
Check out the link not the best quality but gives you an idea of how interesting and quiet the roads are. We didn't get any footage of the Narly stuff, the co-driver wasn't up to it :P http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dro0xcB2Jjc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: Kaikoura Cruise, EOI *The Great Escape* Nov/Dec 2012

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:24 am
by classicdat
First post updated. Thanx to those who have replied, sorry for the radio silence, been finishing studies :? but now I am free and have time to put in to this.
So it's happening, Dec 1st. meet at Harringtons? Belfast, (someone correct me if that is the wrong name), Say 9.30 for a 10am depart. Gets us to Kaikoura for lunch.
Anyone not on the list post up to let us know you are coming.
This is one of my favourite drives, if you can make it come escape the Rat race, come join the Dat Race.

Re: Kaikoura Cruise, EOI *The Great Escape* Nov/Dec 2012

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:08 am
by Bartman
At the PEG pub. (Belfast tavern or somesuch)

Re: Kaikoura Cruise, The Great Escape, 1Dec 2012

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:07 am
by classicdat
Thanx Bart

Re: Kaikoura, Escape the Rat Race to the DAT Race, 1Dec 2012

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:43 pm
by luke
keen to attend depending on garage issues etc but all going well il be there on the bike ready for some fun :)

Re: Kaikoura, Escape the Rat Race to the DAT Race, 1Dec 2012

Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 8:10 pm
by 2 doors
back in town on this day, so will be keeping an eye out for you guys on the road, will be on the road from hanmer to chch sat morning.

Re: Kaikoura, Escape the Rat Race to the DAT Race, 1Dec 2012

Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 10:47 am
by classicdat
2 doors wrote:back in town on this day, so will be keeping an eye out for you guys on the road, will be on the road from hanmer to chch sat morning.
You coming the inland road Wal? Could help us to decide whether to go the usual route up the inland and down the coast or the other way around.

Re: Kaikoura, Escape the Rat Race to the DAT Race, 1Dec 2012

Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 5:53 pm
by SRDATO
Unfortunately cant do the 1st which is a shame as the cars all back up in running but hope you guys have a sweet time.