Horopito Motors Event

Z Club · Post by **Z Club** » Sun Jul 06, 2014 7:20 am

What: Horopito Motors Event
Date: 28th & 29th November 2014 (27th November to, to drive down and make the most of the weekend without being rushed - for those that want to)
Saturday meet Time: 8.00am
Auckland meet point: BP Drury - the big gas station right on the motorway, on your left as you head out of town! )
Waikato meet point: Superloo Cambridge - by the roundabout
Wellington/Kapiti meet point:
Please Bring: A gold coin donation for St John, tank of 98 octane, friends and family.

Website: http://www.horopitomotors.co.nz/ (Open usually 8.30am - 4pm - $2 entry donation currently), phone; 06 385 4151
Accommodation: http://www.slopes.co.nz/
Organiser: Bronzee

COST PER NIGHT FOR SLOPES SKI LODGE:
$25 per night (for 18 years or over)
$15 per night (under 18 year olds)

Please bring cash or a cheque to pay for your accommodation (no eftpos available as this is a private lodge)

First 12 in will secure accommodation at Slopes, as there are others staying there this weekend.

WHAT TO BRING:
* Sleeping bag or sheets
* Pillow case
* Food (There is a big, well set up kitchen on site).
* (Money for meals out, if you so choose at one of the eateries/restaurants 200 metres away)

IF YOU'RE ATTENDING THIS EVENT, PLEASE POST UP URGENTLY, HOW MANY PEOPLE, AND HOW MANY NIGHTS, IN THE FOLLOWING STYLE OF FORMAT:

2 PEOPLE, FRI/SAT NIGHTS
OR
1 PERSON, SAT NIGHT

Join us for a weekend away in the middle of the island to visit the famous Horopito Motors, yes the one that was in Goodbye Pork Pie!

This is shaping up to a really cool event.

Confirmed, for those that would like to stay at the very well setup Slopes Ski Lodge, large lodge (will be off season obviously, at extremely reasonable prices).

For those that wish to stay elsewhere, here are a few suggestions:
http://plateaulodge.co.nz/
http://www.alpinechalets.co.nz/

Baker93 has more fun planned for us to keep most of us entertained! Including a bit of back country 4x4'ing for those keen, otherwise there is still plenty of outdoor activities around the area to keep others entertained and not to mention a spectacular area for any keen photographers. A full weekend event, for those that arrive at National Park on the Friday night.

For anyone keen on the outdoor activities, bring some solid boots/walking shoes if you can, raincoats, all the usual outdoor gear.
The last time the club stayed at Slopes we went tramping and caving, and general walking and exploring around this very picturesque area of the country.

Allowing everyone to arrive, and settle in first, get lunch, we'll be visiting Horopito Motors, at about 2pm on Saturday afternoon.

There are restaurants and eateries at National Park for breakfasts, lunches and dinner. And Slopes Ski Lodge has a very well set up kitchen for anyone that prefers to bring along their own food.

asyado · Post by **asyado** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 5:48 pm

Hi all,
OOOOOMMMMGGGG!!!, I've always wanted to go to this place but never had the suitable time to do it.
No excuses now.
Awesome, awesome.
I may have some extra passengers, just have to find out their plans.

big sam · Post by **big sam** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 5:49 am

This was also the setting for the movie "smash palace" with Bruno Lawrence and Greer robson.

BRONZEE · Post by **BRONZEE** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 2:06 pm

Big thanks to Big Sam for putting Horopito Motors forward as an event idea.

BRONZEE · Post by **BRONZEE** » Tue Sep 16, 2014 6:12 pm

Bumping this event up, as it's not really that far away now.

chrismx5 · Post by **chrismx5** » Wed Sep 17, 2014 10:21 am

OMG! Smash Palace is incredible!

Checked it out last year, you can easily spend an entire day there.

Quite a few Z's were there last year too!

Very very tempted to do this..

big sam · Post by **big sam** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 10:09 am

Z Club wrote:This is shaping up to a really cool event. Confirmed, for those that would like to stay at the very well setup Slopes Ski Lodge, large lodge (will be off season obviously, at extremely reasonable prices).

Are we doing a group booking for those that want to stay at Slopes Ski Lodge?

big sam · Post by **big sam** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 12:38 pm

Hi All

Just thought I would add a few photos of Horopito Motors - well worth the trip!

More Photos Here >>

Cheers Tim

BRONZEE · Post by **BRONZEE** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 7:54 pm

big sam wrote:
Z Club wrote:This is shaping up to a really cool event. Confirmed, for those that would like to stay at the very well setup Slopes Ski Lodge, large lodge (will be off season obviously, at extremely reasonable prices).
Are we doing a group booking for those that want to stay at Slopes Ski Lodge?

I understand that Baker93 has booked us in with the lodge booking officer.

BRONZEE · Post by **BRONZEE** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 8:05 pm

This event is getting closer!

Z Club · Post by **Z Club** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 6:54 pm

COST PER NIGHT FOR SLOPES SKI LODGE:

$25 per night (for 18 years or over)
$15 per night (under 18 year olds)

Please bring cash or a cheque to pay for your accommodation (no eftpos available as this is a private lodge)

First 12 in will secure accommodation at Slopes, as there are others staying there this weekend.

WHAT TO BRING:
* Sleeping bag or sheets
* Pillow case
* Food (There is a big, well set up kitchen on site).
* (Money for meals out, if you so choose at one of the eateries/restaurants 200 metres away)

IF YOU'RE ATTENDING THIS EVENT, PLEASE POST UP URGENTLY, HOW MANY PEOPLE, AND HOW MANY NIGHTS, IN THE FOLLOWING STYLE OF FORMAT:

2 PEOPLE, FRI/SAT NIGHTS
OR
1 PERSON, SAT NIGHT

Details added into the first post.

old_datto_fan · Post by **old_datto_fan** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 9:28 pm

Too many weekends away means I will be doing there and back on the Saturday so won't require any accommodation. Any other lower North Island members want to cruise with us? Will be leaving Paraparaumu about 8.00am.

big sam · Post by **big sam** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:48 pm

2 People - Friday/Saturday Nights

Thanks Tim

bernjean · Post by **bernjean** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:41 am

Would like to come, but once again we are in Sydney that weekend. Part work, part leisure.

BRONZEE · Post by **BRONZEE** » Sat Nov 22, 2014 9:03 am

Only a week away until the event now. If you're attending we need to know, and especially if you'd like to stay at the very cool, well set up Slopes Ski Lodge. PLEASE POST NUMBERS OF CAR LOAD NUMBERS, ESPECIALLY FOR THE ACCOMMODATION!!!!