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    Confirmed - Easter Weekend Run From Wellington with Overnight Stay in Whangamomona

    At the last Wellington Mini Meet a suggestion was made that we should have another Club run together to 'somewhere', much like we have done a couple of times in the past...............

    But where to go?................... well 'Whangamomona' is somewhere and it's also in the middle of nowhere.

    Whangamomona is located, for those that have no idea, approximately between Wanganui and New Plymouth, up the 'Forgotten World Highway', otherwise known as State Highway 43. Google 'Streetview' seems to indicate most, if not all of SH43 is now sealed so people needn't worry on that account.

    At this stage we are looking for EOI from people interested in going for a little sojourn into the 'back of beyond' for a drive like no other................

    The suggested preliminary itinerary is to leave Wellington Saturday morning 30th March (Easter Saturday), drive up to Wanganui for lunch and top up fuel, then on to overnight at the Whangamomona Hotel. And next day to head north to Ohura and loop back to Taumarunui, and maybe back down SH4 to Wanganui and on home. This return route is still to be finalised, and may change

    The drive will be a 'cruise', not a race with partners welcome and encouraged to attend.

    The cost of the Hotel room is $65 per person, twin share. Now this place is popular with car clubs and bike clubs on club trips through this area, so we need to move quickly if we are to be able to get rooms there. As of today (Wednesday 13/02/2013), there are 6 rooms still available for Saturday 30th March. We will need to book rooms by early next week at the latest I suggest and to do that a $35.00 per person deposit will need to accompany each booking made.

    More detailed information about route and distances etc will follow soon...............

    So who's up for a 'good drive' then.......... ??????

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    Count me in on this thanks Wynn.

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    I'll have to ask my wife, am keen though

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    As you know Ness and I are in. I know that there are a few jobs that need to be done on cars beforehand including making one legal again...

    Ken, will be good to see you there and make sure if you come that you bring Jo with you.

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    I is keen too...just need to work some stuffs out first (wife/kids & money) before I can commit
    Should get that all worked out tonight and post up later.

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    Count me in :-)

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    Im in!

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    Awesome re Ray & Ben.

    Ray, are you bringing the other half?

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    Quote Originally Posted by CANDEE View Post
    Awesome re Ray & Ben.

    Ray, are you bringing the other half?
    It depends if my parents can look after the kids, too young to enjoy the trip yet.

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    Right everyone. Thanks for the interest in the event from those who have indicated they would enjoy a drive to places off the main roads. Especially to those from up north who I didn't expect to be interested or want to join us.

    Here are a couple of maps showing the route up from Wellington and a proposed return route which may change based on what people want to do on the day.

    The route up is 372km and about 4hr 54m driving without stops. See map below:

    CVR4 2013 Wellington Run_1.jpg

    Return route is slightly longer at 439km and about 5hr 25m or so driving, again minus stops back to Welington. See below:

    CVR4 2013 Wellington Run_2.jpg

    So here's where we are at.

    Last Wednesday there were still 12 places available for the Saturday night 30th March and we have had interest from what might be 9 people if partners do come along.

    I have just spoken with Penny at the Hotel, booked my own accommodation and there are only a further 7 places available now, so get in quickly. Having said that she is expecting you guys to be in touch soonish so we are expected but until the deposits are paid the rooms could go to anyone else. The next 7 club people to ring and book get the rooms. Just say you are part the 'Club VR4' group. The Hotel number is: 06 762 5823 and ask for Penny.

    Below is a link to the terms and conditions for bookings at the Whangamomona Hotel, just so people are clear about what is required. Everyone should book there own accommodation and pay the $35.00 per person deposit to secure their room.
    Here is a link to the Hotels booking terms and conditions. People, please read them, though there's nothing sinister ................

    So get moving people so you don't miss out........................

    Would people please post in here when they have booked so we all can see who is and isn't going.

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    Ive booked for Ness and I.

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    I'm booked

    Maybe or maybe not be in a vr4 as mine might be sold.
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    BUMP....................

    Come on people................ chop chop. Time is a wasting. Get those bookings underway people.


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    Booked for two.

    So who is hosting us northerners in Wellington on the Friday night?

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    Oh, also something worth telling you is that Penny was thoroughly chuffed that so far we have all introduced ourselves with just first names in a really relaxed manner

    So first impressions are

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    Quote Originally Posted by VR4 MAD View Post
    Whangamomona is located, for those that have no idea, approximately between Wanganui and New Plymouth, up the 'Forgotten World Highway', otherwise known as State Highway 43. Google 'Streetview' seems to indicate most, if not all of SH43 is now sealed so people needn't worry on that account.
    Is there any way to tell how old the street view images are? I just spoke to Jo and she went that way in the latter half of last year and says the road was pretty bad then. She was in a rental and the thought of going over that in my car doesn't appeal to her one bit

    I need an alignment anyway, so the thought that comes to mind is whether I would need to go back to standard suspension.

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    Mmmmmmmmmmmm

    Thanks for that info Kenneth.

    The StreetView images are dated February 2010.

    Now I've not driven this road for some 25 odd years, and believe me, way back then it was, in parts, literally a goat track with grass growing in the middle strip of the road. Definately not for the faint hearted or those with a lowered car. But I'm only suggesting this road for our trip, because Google StreetView appears to show that most (if not all) is now sealed. Yes it will be a narrow, twisty Class II road and the tunnels are still unlined I believe (yes unlined tunnels) but these should not be too much of an issue.

    Kenneth, could you get Jo to be more detailed about which bits she thought might be a problem. The run up to Whangamomona from the south isn't, from memory, anywhere near as bad as the section North from there to Ohura and beyond.

    I'm going to revisit StreetView again and check a little more closely and post up some screen shoots of what it shows to help allay any concerns.

    Quote Originally Posted by Kenneth View Post
    Is there any way to tell how old the street view images are? I just spoke to Jo and she went that way in the latter half of last year and says the road was pretty bad then. She was in a rental and the thought of going over that in my car doesn't appeal to her one bit

    I need an alignment anyway, so the thought that comes to mind is whether I would need to go back to standard suspension.
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    Haha look like i will have fun drive to whangamomona. I will meet everyone at the hotel and will be coming sh43.

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    I wouldn't be too worried. I've just had a closer look at the roads in Googe StreetView again and there appears to be one 15km stretch of grave through the Tangarakau Scenic Reserve which is North of Whangamomona and will be on your route down to meet us and on our route out on the Sunday. It looks a little narrow but is smooth gravel through a gorge. See the pictures below.

    SH43_9a.jpg SH43_10.jpg

    And the Whangamomona main street:

    SH43_6.jpg

    Hope that helps.



    Quote Originally Posted by Bender View Post
    Haha look like i will have fun drive to whangamomona. I will meet everyone at the hotel and will be coming sh43.
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    Awwww carp you know what my car and gravel mean..... lol

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