The Forgotten Highway

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bernjean
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The Forgotten Highway

Post by bernjean » Fri Jul 26, 2019 11:14 am

Hi Guys as promised I can confirm details of the Forgotten Highway Tour.

This event is planned for the weekend od the 22nd to the 24th of November.
The itinerary as of today.

Leave Auckland Friday 22nd Nov Stopping in Taupo where we will drop the wives and kids for the weekend. Travel on to Taumarunui and stay at
Alexander Spa Motel.
6 Marae St, Taumarunui Phone 07 895 8501
We have booked a unit for Friday night.

We will meet the next morning at McDonalds Taumarunui at 9.30 for Breakfast, aiming to leave there at 10.30am. for the Forgotten Highway.
We will be lunching at Whangamona Hotel. Driving on after lunch to Stratford. Check their website for menu.

We will be staying at the Stratford Kiwi Motel and Holiday Park on Saturday night. Here you can choose from Tourist flats, Motel units to Cabins or tents if you are really keen
Stratford Kiwi Motel and Holiday Park
10 Page Rd Stratford
06 765 6440

They have a BBQ area so we plan to do combined BBQ and Beers for those interested in joining in.

We will be departing for home Via Taupo to pick up family members Sunday Morning 24th November.

We welcome anybody that is keen to come along. You can book into the same accommodation spots as us or chose something else of just meet us at our departure points. Any car type and we also welcome non-club members.
This will be a relaxed easy event, you can fit in as it suits.

We will post departure times for leaving Auckland a little closer to the time.
This is a self-care event, if you want to join you will need to make your own bookings and pay your own costs.

If you are keen to Join post up in this Event page and email me so that I have details of those attending and can make contact regards final plans.

Many thanks
Bernie Kant
bernjean59@gmail.com
Bernie Kant
Club President

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stevenewenham
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Post by stevenewenham » Mon Jul 29, 2019 9:21 am

Sounds like a blast. I'd be up for that depending on timing.
I'll watch with interest for when you decide to do it.

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Post by bernjean » Mon Jul 29, 2019 1:01 pm

Just putting the finishing touches to it now. Probably Nov at some stage.
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Post by BRONZEE » Mon Jul 29, 2019 7:59 pm

We can flick something up on the club FB page too.
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Post by bernjean » Wed Jul 31, 2019 3:30 pm

Sure go for it.
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Jibber
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Post by Jibber » Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:12 pm

I could be keen to. Z needs a good run, and it could be a cool trip for my son and I too.

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Post by bernjean » Tue Aug 06, 2019 3:40 pm

Hi Guys as promised I can confirm details of the Forgotten Highway Tour.

This event is planned for the weekend od the 22nd to the 24th of November.
The itinerary as of today.

Leave Auckland Friday 22nd Nov Stopping in Taupo where we will drop the wives and kids for the weekend. Travel on to Taumarunui and stay at
Alexander Spa Motel.
6 Marae St, Taumarunui Phone 07 895 8501
We have booked a unit for Friday night.

We will meet the next morning at McDonalds Taumarunui at 9.30 for Breakfast, aiming to leave there at 10.30am. for the Forgotten Highway.
We will be lunching at Whangamona Hotel. Driving on after lunch to Stratford. Check their website for menu.

We will be staying at the Stratford Kiwi Motel and Holiday Park on Saturday night. Here you can choose from Tourist flats, Motel units to Cabins or tents if you are really keen
Stratford Kiwi Motel and Holiday Park
10 Page Rd Stratford
06 765 6440

They have a BBQ area so we plan to do combined BBQ and Beers for those interested in joining in.

We will be departing for home Via Taupo to pick up family members Sunday Morning 24th November.

We welcome anybody that is keen to come along. You can book into the same accommodation spots as us or chose something else of just meet us at our departure points. Any car type and we also welcome non-club members.
This will be a relaxed easy event, you can fit in as it suits.

We will post departure times for leaving Auckland a little closer to the time.
This is a self-care event, if you want to join you will need to make your own bookings and pay your own costs.

If you are keen to Join post up in this Event page and email me so that I have details of those attending and can make contact regards final plans.

Many thanks
Bernie Kant
bernjean59@gmail.com





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agecage
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Post by agecage » Tue Aug 06, 2019 7:52 pm

Im coming Dad^.
Have got another intrested person in a 350z, will get details for ya to email.

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Post by bernjean » Wed Aug 07, 2019 8:56 am

If you are having trouble clicking on the I'm coming we are still working on it. Just email me. Hopefully, it will be sorted soon.
Thanks Bernie
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stevenewenham
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Post by stevenewenham » Wed Aug 07, 2019 9:14 am

Checking dates with the squeeze.

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Post by BRONZEE » Thu Aug 08, 2019 5:34 pm

What's departure time in Auckland? Then can add that to the FB post.
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Post by bernjean » Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:01 am

We haven't finalised that yet. We will not be making these decisions until closer to the time. At moment would like to gauge interest and will advise those that register as coming with the smaller details.
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Post by stevenewenham » Mon Aug 12, 2019 9:39 am

We're coming.Have booked same places as you.Will probably leave mid arvo on the Friday due to girlfriend's study commitments,
and drive straight to Taumarunui.

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Post by bernjean » Mon Aug 12, 2019 11:34 am

Great will keep you posted on details.
Thanks Bernie
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Post by bernjean » Thu Aug 22, 2019 4:13 pm

Hi, Guys just highlighting this event, keen to get more cars and people along. Anyone else interested? You don't have to be a Club Member. If you have posted that you are coming on Facebook can you post up here as well? It would be helpful to know so I keep people posted on further details of this event.
Thanks
Bernie
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Bernie Kant
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