I'm amazed at how bad the condition of that road is now compared to when I used to drive my 1963 Morris 1100 in there about 53 years ago. That was my favourite place to go to, to get away from Wellington city. I used to drive all the way to the shelter shed and the old wooden log bridge across the Waiotauru River. The road wasn't overgrown with vegetation, as I see it is now.
Hey mate, was conflicted about adding it but in the end thought it's better so people can see that even above the vehicle is probably not safe either. And, the wheel lift in that was just epic! As long as you enjoyed it, that's all that matters. No one got hurt and that's the aim of the game. Have fun but everyone goes home safe
Hey mate, this track length depends on how many go and how capable your rig is. A effortless run can be 3-4 hours there and back or can be a full day mish
Apologies for the late response mate, yep, you can camp on the track but the only flat camp spots are at the summit and by the hut. Getting to the hut is difficult. The track is chewed out. I would walk that first before you venture down there
I'm amazed at how bad the condition of that road is now compared to when I used to drive my 1963 Morris 1100 in there about 53 years ago. That was my favourite place to go to, to get away from Wellington city. I used to drive all the way to the shelter shed and the old wooden log bridge across the Waiotauru River. The road wasn't overgrown with vegetation, as I see it is now.
Do you have any photos of what it used to look like?
Was steve Burd one of your mates going up there?
@@limitlessevolutionnz No I'm afraid not; I didn't have a camera then and of course mobile phones weren't invented until many decades later.
@@anthonyholmes3569 No, I always went by myself.
Always maintain that safe distance....indeed...kinda hoped it wouldn't have been on camera but oh well
Hey mate, was conflicted about adding it but in the end thought it's better so people can see that even above the vehicle is probably not safe either. And, the wheel lift in that was just epic!
As long as you enjoyed it, that's all that matters. No one got hurt and that's the aim of the game. Have fun but everyone goes home safe
How long is the track roughly ?
Hey mate, this track length depends on how many go and how capable your rig is. A effortless run can be 3-4 hours there and back or can be a full day mish
You be changing some wheel bearings soon ppphheewww
You're not wrong lol
Where is this place, cant find it on maps?
@@epposcrap Waiotauru (Odlins) Rd. (Carpark to Summit) Google that mate. Should be able to find it on overland navigator
Can one camp on this track ? Is there flat areas to camp ?
Apologies for the late response mate, yep, you can camp on the track but the only flat camp spots are at the summit and by the hut. Getting to the hut is difficult. The track is chewed out. I would walk that first before you venture down there
...and the price for most amount of wheel lifts go too.....
Hahahahaha no Pajeros were harmed in the making of this video
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