Date: 20th to 27th October 2025 Organiser and Author: Carol Cyclist: Dave, Debbie, Don and Carol Supporters: Lyn and Neale Index: Day by day Lessons and suggestions Distances References Day Zero – Brisbane Airport to Ipswich Bike packed in Auckland
Organiser: Margaret Law Cyclists: Margaret Law, Marlene Hiestand, Maureen McRae, Simon Bucherer, Sarah Ley, Ron Jackson, Susan Jackson, Sheryl Martin, Neil Davis, Maria Jackson, Kay Willcocks, Ngaire Russell, Mandy Machen, Livia Mandeno, Chris Lawson, Bill Pepler, Pieter Holl, Sue Woolnough,
Organiser: Rob Wylie Cyclists: Simon B, Sarah L, Brian A, Catherine D, Dave W, Carol G, Livia M, June C, Owen S, Mike B, Janice F, Nancy R, Bruce R, Neale S, Lyn J, Bill C, Wendy C, Susan W,
Organiser: Marianne McNeil Cyclists for all or some of the rides : Allen Small, Andrew Sinclair, Ann Anderson, Athol Berry, Deb Payne, Deon Papentus, Janette Lloyd, Kay Wilcocks, Louise Sinclair, Maria Jackson, Marianne Mcneil, Marlene Hiestead, Matt Crozier, Maureen McRae,
Leaders: Maureen and Margaret Cambridge: Leader and Author = Maureen Cyclists: Louise S, Margaret L, Ron and Susan J, Matt C, Sheryll M, Roz C, Ann A, Carol G, Dave W, Simon B, Sarah L, June C, Neale S, Lyn
Leader: Athol Berry Cyclists: Erica Gilchrist, Catherine Doyle, Helen Williams, Bill Peplar, Christine Lawson, Kaye Willcocks, Brian Alexander, Livia Mandeno, June Cripps, Maria Jackson, Michael Bradbury, Owen Sprosen, Luitgard Schweneman, Marlene Hiestand Day One – 7th March Author: Maria
Leader: Marianne McNiel Cyclists: Ann Anderson, Reg Churton, Matt Crozier, Marlene H, Margaret Law, Warwick Lord, Ron Jackson, Sherryl Martin, Marianne McNiel, David Puddephatt, Bruce Rankin, Nancy Rankin, Kathy Wilde, Helen Williams, Sue Woolnough. 10th Feb Lake Waihola to
Leader: John McLean Day one – Opotiki to Motu The sand dune ride alongside the ocean was a great trail, gently undulating. We rode the Rahui valley. After the second bridge the climb started At the Merere summit we were
Leader: Marianne McNeil Sunday 13th October – Matakohe to Mareretu The ride started with marianne, Marlene, Maria and Warwick from lovely Matakohe Holiday Park. In Paparoa we met up with Sue, Matt and Warren who had arrived for the Sunday
Leader: Graeme McGowan Cyclists: Athol, Micheal B, Bill, Wendy, Catherine, Jim H, Marlene, Janette, Marianne, Rob W, Carol, Adrian, Rose Day 0 – Miranda – 5th June – no cycling Scribe: Catherine The corralling together of 13 excited cyclists began
Twenty five ACTA members attended the two night, three day stay at the Whatipu Lodge. An additional three attended the AGM and dinner. Members arrived at the historic lodge from about 2.00pm after driving the last 9km over a badly
Leader: Peter Arnold Cyclists: Helen Williams, Marlene Hiestand, Maria Jackson, Rob Wylie, Bob Mawdsley, Greer Mawdsley, Bill Clow, Wendy Clow, Matthew Crozier, Mike Harris, Judy Haslett, Ann Anderson, Chris Pyke, Janette Lloyd, Jim Hawkins Day 1. 7th Nov. 73km. Paihia
Leader :Athol Berry Who was there: Athol Berry .Erica Gilchrist, Marlene Hiestand, Janette Lloyd, Graeme McGowan, John and Colleen Patton, Morgan, David P, John Mclean, Peter Arnold, Ellen Wang, Brian Alexander, Jim Hawkins, Ian McLaren, Jan Wison, Bob and Greer
Colin Quilter has produced a report on how to pack your bike when you travel.
Leader: John Briers Who was there: Motorhomers: Simon & Sarah, Bruce & Nancy, Lyn & Neale, John B & Jackie, Wolfgang, Margaret L, Carol & Dave. Cabins: John B & Lyn, Annette & Steve Day 1. Friday 17th November
Organisers: John McLean & Wolfgang Pohl Cyclists: 40 +/- which is probably the biggest trip that ACTA has ever run. Camp Life Day 1 – Sun Afternoon Arrival We all made our own way to Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park on
Photos are the bottom Sitting around in Auckland in the cold, a light bulb moment, let’s go somewhere warm. Nuie was an option, but then the Air New Zealand sale with cheap fares to Samoa came up. Coupled with the
Leader: Marianne McNeil With Mike and Nita Harris, Julie Hiton, Sandra Knight, John McLean and Marianne McNeil, who all laughed morning, noon and night Author: The Group Wednesday 12 July – Night ride for Matariki Thursday 13 July Overcast:
Leader: Louise Sinclair Cyclists: Louise Sinclair, Maureen McRae, Sarah & Simon Bucherer, Matt Crozier, Marlene Hiestand, Janette Lloyd, Ron & Susan Jackson, Reg Churton, Athol Berry, Erica Gilchrist, Paul Cook, Rebecca Heap, Pieter Holl The name Taumarunui originated in the
Leaders: Carol Gilbertson and Sue Woolnough Author: Lyn Jobbins Saturday 27th May Kevin, a local trackie, led our small group on an afternoon’s hike through the Tanekaha Tracks Complex. The tracks are on Department of Conservation land and vary from