Canterbury Cruise - Arthur's Pass

netrover · Post by **netrover** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 10:00 pm

We had a great cruise today. Heavy rain in Christchurch but cleared to sunshine and blue skies well before we got to Springfield, and stayed that way through to Arthur's Pass.

What a surprise to see a 260Z pull out right in front of the convoy at Sheffield and stop at the Drovers Cafe. Great to meet you Mick.

Nice winding run through the beech forests from the Waimak bridge the through to the Pass. After lunch carried on a little further towards the West Coast to the lookout overlooking the Otira viaduct where it felt like winter and a few cheeky Keas were looking for opportunities to chew things!

As a passenger on the way back I got to enjoy the stunning alpine scenery.

Thanks for organising this Chris. Will post some pics soon.

bernjean · Post by **bernjean** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:59 am

You guys have it all down south, great roads less cars, and great scenery. Great to hear you enjoyed it. Its always nice to catch up with fellow Z enthusiasts, always heaps to talk about.

BRONZEE · Post by **BRONZEE** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 8:30 am

Really fantastic that you guys are getting together down there for events. The more that join the club, the events can only grow.

kirihi · Post by **kirihi** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 12:23 pm

Thanks to all that came along yesterday - a great cruise with a great bunch of people! Special welcomes to Rob, Gwenda and Mick - hope to see you all on the next one.

Got home in time to be hit by a tornado and hail storm! We're OK, but the neighbour has lost some of his roof, a whole shed and the dog kennel! It was very scary. Another mess to clean up...

BRONZEE - could I get an account number for our St. John donation?

Thanks,
Chris

B101 · Post by **B101** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 2:51 pm

sounds like i missed out yet again

is there a chance we could organise a meet and greet in Christchurch somewhere in the near future?

there seems to be a few numbers popping up and it would be great to actualy meet more Z minded people.

Unless the next trip is allready underway

???

Swwnz · Post by **Swwnz** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:29 pm

Well done guys! was thinking of you.
Next time.

netrover · Post by **netrover** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 8:53 pm

Parked up at Arthurs Pass for lunch

On the way to the lookout

Kirihi with an excessive exhaust mod

At the lookout

Sweeping curve with stunning Alpine Vista and Lake Pearson

us2 · Post by **us2** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:51 am

Thanks for the pictures Andy.
A very nice part of our country. Is that the lookout over the sweeping viaduct? We stopped a few years back and a couple of Kea tried to rip the tread off our tyres.

netrover · Post by **netrover** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:57 am

us2 wrote:Thanks for the pictures Andy.
A very nice part of our country. Is that the lookout over the sweeping viaduct? We stopped a few years back and a couple of Kea tried to rip the tread off our tyres.

Yes we looked down on the viaduct. There were also Keas there being very nosey, with beaks resembling lethal weapons! Lovely birds with great colours on their wings.

kirihi · Post by **kirihi** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:27 pm

Is that a kea on Andy's car!?

Luxo · Post by **Luxo** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 8:40 pm

Really like the INGS style front lip on kihiri's car!

netrover · Post by **netrover** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 8:47 pm

Luxo wrote:Really like the INGS style front lip on kihiri's car!

Luckily the Kea on my car didn't see it, or he might have taken a bite out of it.

bernjean · Post by **bernjean** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:20 am

Nice to see the 350s lined up, must try and do a 350 event in Auckland anyone keen.

BRONZEE · Post by **BRONZEE** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:25 pm

bernjean wrote:Nice to see the 350s lined up, must try and do a 350 event in Auckland anyone keen.

Always keen on meets, but usually we shy away from meets that are just for one model, good to be all inclusive.

Luxo · Post by **Luxo** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:04 pm

I've seen a red 260 or 280z driving around Christchurch, looks and sounds awesome! I'd love to see it up close at a meet!