Coromandel Peninsula 2010

The 2010 annual ride will be the “Coromandel Peninsula” of New Zealand’s North Island. The group will number thirteen and will be the largest contingent on one of these annual rides. This is not the first time some of us has ridden the Coromandel. The first were Donna and Helen who cycled the Coromandel and then along the Bay of of Plenty in December, 1991. Then there was the 1993 ride with Donna, Milton, Brian, Helen, Alan, Will and Sean. That ride is remembered for the self catering and particularly the eight sole that were cooked at Thames and the leg of hogget cooked on a fire at Coromandel.

The 2010 ride will take in the essential sights of the Coromandel Peninsula which some have seen before but it will also take us to the southern end of the Peninsula through the goldfields of Waihi and the Karangahake Gorge. This will be a new to the experience for everyone.

Participants and flight information

BNE 1635 hrs

Name	Flight Out	ETA Auckland	Flight Back	ETA Sydney
Mike Adams	26/02/10, 0915 hrs, QF 55	1415 hrs	07/03/10, 1555hrs, QF 126,
Sean Buck	26/02/10, 0915 hrs, QF 55	1415 hrs	09/03/10, 1830 hrs, QF 44	1950 hrs
Donna Campbell	26/02/10, 0940 hrs, NZ 102	1440 hrs	07/03/10, 1245 hrs, NZ 119	1415 hrs
Alan Davidson
David Errington	26/02/10, 0915 hrs, QF 55	1415 hrs	09/03/10, 1830 hrs, QF 44	1950 hrs
Chris Fogarty	26/02/10, 0915 hrs, QF 55	1415 hrs
Mary Fogarty	26/02/10, 0915 hrs, QF 55	1415 hrs
Dennis Foster	26/02/10, 0915 hrs, QF 55	1415 hrs	09/03/10, 1830 hrs, QF 44	1950 hrs
Greg Lamont	26/02/10, 0915hrs, QF 055	1415hrs	13/03/10, 1540hrs, QF 056	1705hrs
Jeff Priday	26/02/10, 0915 hrs, QF 55	1415 hrs
Helen Silver	26/02/10, 0915 hrs, QF 55	1415 hrs
Milton Speer	26/02/10, 0940 hrs, NZ 102	1440 hrs	07/03/10 1245 hrs, NZ 119	1415 hrs
Gérard Wilmann	26/02/10, 0915hrs, QF 055	1415hrs	13/3/10, 1540hrs, QF 056	1705hrs

Essential things to bring

A towel (Donna says that backpackers provide bed linen but not towels.) It is anticipated that we won't have to self cater many lunches on the road. The Donna, Milton and Sean have decided not to carry a stove. Donna, Sean and David will carry knives, cutting boards and a couple of plates each for setting out food. Individual riders should decide whether they wish to carry a mug, plate and cutlery.

Supershuttle transport from Auckland Airport to Ponsonby

Sean has booked and paid for two Supershuttle vehicles with trailers for the bike boxes. The departure times of the vehicles is staggered. Four of the group flying in on QF 55 will have to wait for the vehicle scheduled to meet NZ 102 at 1440 hours. Exit the Auckland International Airport via Gates 7 or 8 and make your way to the Supershuttle station. Cost per vehicle = NZ$100 Booking Reference: 3334662 Webpage: www.supershuttle.co.nz Free phone: 0800 748 885 Phone: +64 9 522 5100 Bike box storage - Both Verandahs and Ponsonby Backpackers has indicated that they each have a place we can store our bike boxes.

Trip Plan and Accommodation

Day	Date	Event	Km / day	Km from start	Overnight at -
Friday	26/2/10	Arrive Auckland You will need to organise your own transport into town.			Night 1: Auckland – Confirmed: Verandahs Backpackers 2 x doubles, 1 x single and 1 x triple Ponsonby Backpackers 2 x doubles (NZ$380 estimate)
Saturday	27/2/10	Transport to Matingarahi; ride to Miranda Hot Springs and then easy ride to Thames	55.5	55.5	Night 2: Thames Gateway Backpackers - Confirmed 1 x double plus 1 single, 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single 1 x dorm for 5. ($381.00)
Sunday	28/2/10	Thames to Coromandel	54.6	110.1	Night 3: Coromandel town Anchor Lodge Backpackers - Confirmed NZ$559 1 x family room for 4, 2 x small backpacker rooms, 2 x backpacker large rooms, and 1 x 4 share room.
Monday	1/3/10	Coromandel to Whitianga - scenic hills - beach swim opportunity	44	154.1	Night 4: Whitianga On the beach backpackers lodge - Confirmed NZ$410 4 x doubles, 2 x twins, 1 x single.
Tuesday	2/3/10	Ferry across harbour; cycle to Hahei; half day rest with swim at Cathedral Cave beach	15.1	169.2	Night 5: Hahei Tatahi Lodge - Confirned NZ$750.00 The entire Backpackers Lodge. This includes an outdoor BBQ entertainment area.
Wednesday	3/3/10	Hahei to Tairua; Hot Water Beach option add 6km return	33.1	202.3	Night 6: Tairua The Pinnacles Backpackers - Confirmed (NZ$376 estimate) 4 x doubles, 2 x twins, 1 single
Thursday	4/3/10	Tairua to Whangamata	36.2	238.5	Night 7: Whangamata South Pacific Backpackers - Confirmed (NZ$376 estimate) 4x doubles, 2x twins, 1x single.
Friday	5/3/10	Whangmata to Paeroa	50.7	289.2	Night 8: Paeroa The Racecourse Motel - Confirmed NZ$545 4 x studios, 1 x double, 1 x family unit for 3
Saturday	6/3/10	Paeroa to Kopu; transport to Auckland in the afternoon	27.5	316.7	Night 9: Auckland - Confirmed Verandahs Backpackers 2 doubles, 1 single and 1 triple Ponsonby Backpackers 2 doubles (NZ$380 estimate)
Sunday	7/3/10	Depart Auckland You will need to arrange your own transport to the airport.