Going for a ride in the Upper South Island? Post your plans here so other local riders can join in.
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Going for a ride in the Upper South Island? Post your plans here so other local riders can join in.
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Hello Marlborough people looking to do a short upper south ride starting around 10 th Jan. Planning on doing the Molesworth maybe the Rainbow then heading back north hopefully pass the lakes to Hamnar. Then a circuit northwest and back to Picton . Gravell roads where possible ,no waist deep river crossings (old man big bike short legs not running knobblys)but not scared of rough roads. Just starting to scour the maps but would welcome local input and company . Would have liked to included the inland Kaikura road but does not seem to link up on my intended route. Any input would be greatfully accepted on my bucket list ride
Hi ya Peter.
Depends really where you start. But earlier this year the fam done a trip ex Blenheim down the Molesworth to Acheron Campground.
From there the next day we went up and over Jollies Pass into Hamner, and then back out later in the day of the Jacks Pass. We then drove up past the St James before pitching the tent at Lake Tennyson. Lake Tennyson is a great little spot, slightly exposed but beaut views up the lake and into the mountains.
The final day we traveled from Lake Tennyson via the Rainbow Valley to St Arnald, and home to Blenheim. The Rainbow Valley is a great road with plenty of scenic variety.
The roads are generally good. They were when we traveled. Not too many ruts and corrugations. The Molesworth only has a couple of fords, and the rainbox maybe half a dozen. Non were more than 12 inches deep, and generally had a good base. No mud.
Certainly a great trip. I’m looking forward to doing it this summer on my R1200GS.
Good luck. Send me a PM if you need more info.
Allister
Blenheim
Moelsworth Road near the Acheron Campground
Rainbow Valley
Mountains from Lake Tennyson.
Map of the Molesworth.
Thanks for the info do you know if you can ride from Molesworth up past The lakes to Hamner
Check out our South Island tracks page https://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/gps-tracks-rides/south-island-tracks/
And every gravel road in NZ page https://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/gps-tracks-rides/map-of-all-unsealed-roads-in-new-zealand/
Hi All,
I am looking at heading over the Maungatapu Track near Nelson on Saturday the 4th March 2017. Let me know if anyone is keen and we can organise a place and time to meet.
Regards,
Rich
Hi Rich,
I plan on heading through on Saturday, but probably not till mid-day.
Muzz.
Hi Muzz,
Sounds good how about we meet up at the Branford Park car-park on the river side at 1200.
Anyone else out there that is keen, let us know.
Regards,
Rich
May be able to get away earlier.
Wont be able to travel in any kind of hurry, am fully loaded.
cheers,
Muzz. 0211320763
Hi,
I am wondering if you have seen the AdventureRidingNZ “Picture Project” for the September motorcycle show.
Check out the details here:
https://klrramblers.wordpress.com/2017/08/09/picture-project/
Andrew
Meet at Robert Columbus Cafe 244 Hardy Street, Morrison Sq, Nelson, 7010 Contact: 02783898621
[See the full post and comment at: Eatwells Lookout via Kenepuru rd this Sunday? Who is game?]
Short notice:
Few of Adventure bikes meet tomorrow 09:20am at BP Richmond. Heading towards WestHaven. All welcome
Good Day All
We are looking at doing the Molesworth trip on Saturday 6/11/2021.
Sleep at Hanmar and return to Blenheim via Rainbow on Sunday.
There will be a backup vehicle.
All welcome.
Hi Marius. Thanks for posting this. Where are you planning to meet up and at what time on the Saturday morning?
Dave
I will update on that asap.
I’ve just checked on the Rainbow Station website and for Off Season Access they are stating “We are currently not permitting Off Season Access due to farming operations.” Seasonal Access is going to be available from 26th December through to Easter Weekend.
May have to come home on tar seal then, will be a shame.