[Stijn]

Some more info in regards to the (first–aaarch!!!) trip I’m leading the weekend of 1-2 December.

Plan:
Leave on SATURDAY – 10 AM with own transport to Shannon
Bike Mangahoa Dam Track ( easy – medium (not technical)), see below
Drive to Manakau to camp,BBQ and swim at DOC Camping Ground
Sunday: Bike “secret track”

Can some-one miss biking rack that weekend?

Stijn

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Mangahao Dams
Shannon

For all riders, 2-5 hours, 20+km

Head south from Palmerston North, over the Fitzherbert Bridge and follow road signs to Linton, Tokomaru then Shannon along Highway 57. Take the first turn left at Shannon and follow Mangahao Rd to the reserve near the power house.

Displays near the power house detail the history of the system’s construction. A ride up and along to the top dam is interesting and the return trip down is a blast. Care must be taken as cars use this public road.

Side tracks offer rides to a trig station and down via the penstocks (steep!) and Tokomaru Valley.

100% gravel road, less if 4WD tracks taken

[Jenny]

Hi

Please I have the organisers name and number so I can call you about this trip.

Cheers

[stijn]

Due to not too much interest and a moving company that crashed my car during last weekend, this trip will be cancelled.

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