Restoration of those two Cob buildings is such a credit to those involved. The bunkroom of the old homestead cottage was stacked to the ceiling with rolls of wire. The kitchen area, during the season, we camped in and cooked on the open fire . We also camped regularly in the accomodation house. First season the wood stove in the kitchen was still in working order, in later times we just used the bedroom with the open fireplace.
Hi, Jeeze, eight months ago you left a comment and I've just noticed it wasn't answered. Yes I was gifted perfect weather at the most beautiful time when every thing was green and colour everywhere. Thanks for watching
Loved that comment "keeps you young" said to an old bugger pushing his bike up a steep hill and then you take off on ya bike... spitting stones in his face and probably giving him the finger as you sped away... at least it would have been funny as hell if you captured that on film. :) You're right about the sound of the wind.. the scene you said that with was perfect.. the desolation, solitude and bloody annoying wind across the microphone. This video has a lot of great old nostalgia about it, but I can't quite put my finger on it... oh yeah.. "nice bit of grass, the growing version" perfect set of words. Just thinking though Darryl... if you use Kiwi slang.. "rough as guts".. you may need to explain to your international viewers what that actually means... "a real bastard road surface"
Hi Deane, I'm back after a great Labour w/end. Yes its amazing how popular riding the wilderness on a push bike is in N Z'ed. I meet lots of interesting people when I'm riding Blacky. Looks like that so called old bloke has some pretty interesting company too... Your imagination is just what we need in the video industry. Had a chuckle about that. People don't take enough time out to listen to the sounds of silence. I'm often at a loss how to react to your comments, but never the less they are interesting and often are good feed-back. I cringe at some of the footage and can't believe how hard 1080 is to view after upgrading my exports to 4k. All 2024 footage was and will continuie to be shot in 4k 5fps. Keep up the good work Deane.
I loved riding the Molesworth when I did a South Island circuit a couple of years ago. I didn't know what to expect. Google Maps said it'd take 11 hours!!! (It only takes 4). That must have been because so many people spend the night there. Next time I do it I'll take more time time and enjoy it, and not think I had 11 hours of riding in front of me. BTW - Jolly's is a lot of fun on old worn 80/20 tires. ;)
Hi BV, welcome and thanks for watching. Yes I'm beginning to think that way. I reckon to have all the destinations listed one wants to see. But if some side road worth exploring says you won't reach the chosen destination..... there's tomorrow. Yes I went down the Jolly route and man it was quite challenging fully loaded with tent and all. Cheers.
Not often I can get the better half to watch a UA-cam motorcycle video. The promise was, we'll switch it off whenever you like love. The result was, watched it to the very end. Very good, she said. That mate, is high praise indeed. 👍
I wish all the best Little Ghost in your endeavour. Get the right day ant the right time of the year and you will create a memory that will last a live time. Thanks for your support, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I think you would want a bike with full knobbly tires on for safety but it would be doable on a road bike if you were not worried about dropping it. All the gravel downhill bits would be a bit scary on road bike tyres.
Easy peasy Mothership. The Bonnie would fly through and Jacks Pass is just another corner so no big deal really. I'm amazed at my ignorance not having done it years ago
@@MothershipVideos I used to ride all my bikes over to Taihape when it was gravel most of the way before adventure bikes came along. There's no hurry when enjoying the Molesworth run. Full knobbly tyres is over kill. I run a Continental TKC 80 on the front which is considered a 50 /50 all rounder and gives awesome mileage and works well on gravel. On tar its predictable and really hangs on. On the rear I use a Mitas EO7, again a 50/50 with excellent on road performance and capable on all the thousands of gravel I have travelled. I tried an Anika Wild which is much more aggressive being good for rocks and mud and very good for gravel but don't last as long. I'm fitting another Anika Wild onto the rear again this week in preparation for another South Island trip in March.
@@kiwiadventurer Give the Motoz Rallz a try on the rear, Just swapped from Anakee wilds which are good but made of butter , Did the Rainbow road with the Rallz and very happy with them, looks like they will last a lot longer, bit noisy on the tar though, but sure footed on the gravel and asphalt.
This is some great pice of history you are showing us. Love it, and the road with that scenery, just amazing. What are the blue flowers you can see at the side of the road? Looks like something we have only in purple? Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴
Nice to hear from you tshansen. I'm always honoured by your comments. If anybody reads this they should check your UA-cam channel. As for the flowers Thomas,. I have no idea. Some farmers don't like them
Russell lupins were introduced in the Mackenzie Basin in the 1940s from sowings or ‘garden escapees’. Although beautiful, they modify the ecosystems of braided rivers. Wading birds such as the wrybill require shallow braids to feed in. The lupins stabilise river gravels, forcing the river to form deep, rapid channels unsuitable for birds. Deep stands of lupins also shade and displace native plants, such as the woodrush. This is the lower Hooker River valley. (From the Encyclopedia of NZ)
@UC0%F0%9F%91%8D%F0%9F%91%8D%F0%9F%91%8DYJaxrlvrl6R1vp4HlVluw Excellent reply Lindsay. I was looking for a good answer to give tshansen but couldn't dig one up
Quick question for you mate. How long did it take you to get from the start of the road to the campsite roughly? Doing the track later this year and trying to work out if it makes sense to stay at Acheron or push on for Lake Tennyson. Thanks in advance!
I know its 44kms from Acheron down to Hanmer cbd then to Lake Tennyson on the Rainbow. A couple of hours would be pretty cruisy at a guess for that part. From Dashwood on the Blenheim end at the start, its 162km to Acheron camp which is very pleasant. I can't remember times Richard because I stop and film more than most. Hope this helps. The roads are good and lots of cyclist do it too and any bike is good enough on roads even. Cheers .. Darryl When you say the start of the road I assume me mean from Dashwood on the north en
Restoration of those two Cob buildings is such a credit to those involved. The bunkroom of the old homestead cottage was stacked to the ceiling with rolls of wire. The kitchen area, during the season, we camped in and cooked on the open fire . We also camped regularly in the accomodation house. First season the wood stove in the kitchen was still in working order, in later times we just used the bedroom with the open fireplace.
Gedday Bon. Now thats a little gem, thanks heaps. Can't beat a little history.
Fantastic scenery, great weather...good video !
Hi, Jeeze, eight months ago you left a comment and I've just noticed it wasn't answered. Yes I was gifted perfect weather at the most beautiful time when every thing was green and colour everywhere. Thanks for watching
Loved that comment "keeps you young" said to an old bugger pushing his bike up a steep hill and then you take off on ya bike... spitting stones in his face and probably giving him the finger as you sped away... at least it would have been funny as hell if you captured that on film. :)
You're right about the sound of the wind.. the scene you said that with was perfect.. the desolation, solitude and bloody annoying wind across the microphone.
This video has a lot of great old nostalgia about it, but I can't quite put my finger on it... oh yeah.. "nice bit of grass, the growing version" perfect set of words.
Just thinking though Darryl... if you use Kiwi slang.. "rough as guts".. you may need to explain to your international viewers what that actually means... "a real bastard road surface"
Hi Deane, I'm back after a great Labour w/end. Yes its amazing how popular riding the wilderness on a push bike is in N Z'ed. I meet lots of interesting people when I'm riding Blacky. Looks like that so called old bloke has some pretty interesting company too... Your imagination is just what we need in the video industry. Had a chuckle about that. People don't take enough time out to listen to the sounds of silence. I'm often at a loss how to react to your comments, but never the less they are interesting and often are good feed-back. I cringe at some of the footage and can't believe how hard 1080 is to view after upgrading my exports to 4k. All 2024 footage was and will continuie to be shot in 4k 5fps. Keep up the good work Deane.
I loved riding the Molesworth when I did a South Island circuit a couple of years ago. I didn't know what to expect. Google Maps said it'd take 11 hours!!! (It only takes 4). That must have been because so many people spend the night there. Next time I do it I'll take more time time and enjoy it, and not think I had 11 hours of riding in front of me.
BTW - Jolly's is a lot of fun on old worn 80/20 tires. ;)
Hi BV, welcome and thanks for watching. Yes I'm beginning to think that way. I reckon to have all the destinations listed one wants to see. But if some side road worth exploring says you won't reach the chosen destination..... there's tomorrow. Yes I went down the Jolly route and man it was quite challenging fully loaded with tent and all. Cheers.
Not often I can get the better half to watch a UA-cam motorcycle video. The promise was, we'll switch it off whenever you like love. The result was, watched it to the very end. Very good, she said. That mate, is high praise indeed. 👍
Give her a big hug from me Marty....lol
@@kiwiadventurer hell no. You’re too good looking. I’ll tell her you said, “thanks for watching.” Lol 😆
Excellent story telling and video.
Thanks Dennis, its always nice to be able to please.
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.. Definitely going to do this. 👍👍👍👍
With scenery like that at your back door it will be a most memorable journey guys.👍
Enjoyed the watch, I'm one that wants to travel the route. Will deff make an effort in 2023.
Cheers
I wish all the best Little Ghost in your endeavour. Get the right day ant the right time of the year and you will create a memory that will last a live time. Thanks for your support, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Nice video thanks for this looks great
The time of the year (January) is a big factor in how stunning the vista's can be Andy.
Amazing ...Thanks it's on my list of things to do 👍
Hi Pieter and welcome to my channel. I have only today seen your comment, I reckon late is better than never and thank you for your support.
What? no fuel service for 182 km? amazing... great video. Greetings from Berlin, Michael
Bushcraft in Berlin!! Thanks for watching Michael I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
how’s life?~what a unrael footage, buddy! 🤘
Life is good Prohodaction, especially with what we have so close to us here in New Zealand, Cheers.
Certainly enjoyed that post...man what scenery. Could you you do that ride on the Bonnie by taking "Jacks pass"?
I think you would want a bike with full knobbly tires on for safety but it would be doable on a road bike if you were not worried about dropping it. All the gravel downhill bits would be a bit scary on road bike tyres.
@@petercreagh8797 Thanks for that Peter.
Easy peasy Mothership. The Bonnie would fly through and Jacks Pass is just another corner so no big deal really. I'm amazed at my ignorance not having done it years ago
@@MothershipVideos I used to ride all my bikes over to Taihape when it was gravel most of the way before adventure bikes came along. There's no hurry when enjoying the Molesworth run. Full knobbly tyres is over kill. I run a Continental TKC 80 on the front which is considered a 50 /50 all rounder and gives awesome mileage and works well on gravel. On tar its predictable and really hangs on. On the rear I use a Mitas EO7, again a 50/50 with excellent on road performance and capable on all the thousands of gravel I have travelled. I tried an Anika Wild which is much more aggressive being good for rocks and mud and very good for gravel but don't last as long. I'm fitting another Anika Wild onto the rear again this week in preparation for another South Island trip in March.
@@kiwiadventurer Give the Motoz Rallz a try on the rear, Just swapped from Anakee wilds which are good but made of butter , Did the Rainbow road with the Rallz and very happy with them, looks like they will last a lot longer, bit noisy on the tar though, but sure footed on the gravel and asphalt.
This is some great pice of history you are showing us. Love it, and the road with that scenery, just amazing. What are the blue flowers you can see at the side of the road? Looks like something we have only in purple? Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴
Nice to hear from you tshansen. I'm always honoured by your comments. If anybody reads this they should check your UA-cam channel. As for the flowers Thomas,. I have no idea. Some farmers don't like them
Russell lupins were introduced in the Mackenzie Basin in the 1940s from sowings or ‘garden escapees’. Although beautiful, they modify the ecosystems of braided rivers. Wading birds such as the wrybill require shallow braids to feed in. The lupins stabilise river gravels, forcing the river to form deep, rapid channels unsuitable for birds. Deep stands of lupins also shade and displace native plants, such as the woodrush. This is the lower Hooker River valley. (From the Encyclopedia of NZ)
@UC0%F0%9F%91%8D%F0%9F%91%8D%F0%9F%91%8DYJaxrlvrl6R1vp4HlVluw Excellent reply Lindsay. I was looking for a good answer to give tshansen but couldn't dig one up
Quick question for you mate. How long did it take you to get from the start of the road to the campsite roughly? Doing the track later this year and trying to work out if it makes sense to stay at Acheron or push on for Lake Tennyson. Thanks in advance!
I know its 44kms from Acheron down to Hanmer cbd then to Lake Tennyson on the Rainbow. A couple of hours would be pretty cruisy at a guess for that part. From Dashwood on the Blenheim end at the start, its 162km to Acheron camp which is very pleasant. I can't remember times Richard because I stop and film more than most. Hope this helps. The roads are good and lots of cyclist do it too and any bike is good enough on roads even. Cheers .. Darryl
When you say the start of the road I assume me mean from Dashwood on the north en
When did you do this ride .
I thought the road was closed
This time last year. There's normally a date with the info beneath the video Kevin