| 2011 Route Information
| Day |
Camp |
Kms/Hours |
Ride details/Terrain |
| 1 (Sat 26th) |
Base Camp1 |
|
Arrival and registration day |
| 2 (Sun 27th) |
Camp 1, Loop Ride |
32km |
Easy riding undulating hills to longbush and back |
| 3 (Mon 28th) |
Camp 2 |
35km |
Camp 1 to camp 2. Easy ride thru bush, forest and farms. |
| 4 (Tues 1st) |
Camp 3 |
28km |
Camp 2 to camp 3. Bush & forest. Some big climbs. |
| 5 (Wed 2nd) |
Camp 3 |
|
REST DAY - Wine Tour by bus – Fishing & diving. |
| 6 (Thurs 3rd) |
Camp 3, Loop Ride |
28km |
White Rock to Tora Farm & return. Steep hill climbs. |
| 7 (Fri 4th) |
Camp 4 |
35km |
White Rock to Cape Palliser. Coastal riding all the way. |
| 8 (Sat 5th) |
Home |
10km |
Small loop ride. |
Sat 26th Feb: Arrive at 146 Ponatahi Road Martinborough. 3km from township.
Registrations – mix n mingle – jukebox music
The Great NZ Getogether.
Sun 27th Feb: Loop ride to Longbush & return. Undulating farmland easy riding,
The Great NZ Shearing competition.
Ride a bike – shear a sheep – eat ??? – drink a beer.
Mon 28th Feb: Ride to Base camp 2 next to the Tuturumuri School. Undulating farmlands.
Bush, forest and farms. Easy to moderate riding.
The Great NZ Idol Talent Quest.
Tues 1st Mar:
Ride to White Rock Station. Bush, Forest and farmlands. Steep climbs.
Stunning scenery and views as you descend down to the coast.
Live band in the woolshed. The Great NZ Party Night
Wed 2nd Mar:
Rest Day. Wine tour organised. Bus bookings essential. 45 seats available.
For wine tour book with Paki.
Scuba diving and fishing organised.
Plan your own day. Ride to the back of the farm if you wish.
The Great NZ Auction Night
Thurs 3rd Mar:
Loop ride to Tora Station and Back. Steep hill climbs. Stunning coastal views.
The Great NZ Quiz Night
Fri 4th Mar:
Coastal ride from White Rock Station to Cape Palliser Station.
Mostly flat riding all the way along the coastline.
Do NOT get too close to the seal colonies. Mixed terrain including lots of road riding.
The Great NZ Hoedown. Wild Wild West Dress up theme.
Sat 4th Mar:
Short 2 hr Farm ride for those that are able and keen.
Pack down
Farewells
Vacate property by 4.00pm.
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