South Island Road Trip – March 2010
Yes, the rumour was true! There is definite talk of a South Island road trip, and your Committee is looking for expressions of interest to take part.
The plan is:
March 4th (Thursday) – Leave Auckland. (Note to any die-hard JAFAs – you won’t need your passport despite rumours to the contrary!) Pick up other members in Taupo and overnight in Wellington.
Friday 5th – Bluebridge Ferry. Discount rate has been negotiated – more details to follow.
Bluebridge ferry
Drive to Nelson.
We will stay in Nelson until Wednesday. Activities in and around Nelson include (click on the links to go to the websites):
Classic Wooden Boat Show (Saturday 6th – 7th)
Wearable Arts Museum and Classic Car Museum
Able Tasman National Park activities
Takaka (Golden Bay)
Collingwood
Wineries – just Google “Nelson Wineries”
Pottery – just Google “Nelson Pottery”
etc
Wednesday 10th – drive to the West Coast, see the sights in and around Greymouth and Hokitika.
Friday 12th – drive to Christchurch and meet up with the local club for an event (to be determined) on Saturday 13th.
Sunday 14th – stay in the South Island to do your own thing or drive to Kaikoura and stay overnight.
Check out the South Island driving times and distances chart for other ideas of where to go.
Monday 15th – drive to Picton for the Bluebridge Ferry to the North Island and then drive home at your leisure.
Please contact Gerry Hodges to register your interest by Sunday December 20th. Gerry Hodges 09 424-1367 (h) 0274 925-040
International Council link