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4wd trip into the DOC hut at Louis creek

Cleggie		Posted : Friday, 13 November 2015 11:52:50 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 24/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 88 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 88 times Was thanked: 59 time(s) in 31 post(s)		People have in the past asked "what is the track like" so I have made a video of my last trip into the DOC hut at Louis Creek. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhJuIySyvHk Cheers, Ken.

cabbydave		Posted : Friday, 13 November 2015 2:25:37 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 7/03/2011(UTC) Posts: 19 Location: Blenheim, NZ Thanks: 3 times Was thanked: 3 time(s) in 3 post(s)		nice

nafcd		Posted : Saturday, 14 November 2015 11:19:43 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 28/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 276 Location: ashburton Thanks: 8 times Was thanked: 46 time(s) in 34 post(s)		cant see the corona getting up there. any clips of you fossicking up there cleggie

Cleggie		Posted : Sunday, 15 November 2015 10:04:17 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 24/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 88 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 88 times Was thanked: 59 time(s) in 31 post(s)		Hi nafcd, The Corona would make it as far as the first track down to the creek but after that the going gets a bit tough for 2wd. So yeah, the gravel road reverts to a forestry track after the ford over the creek, but I have seen lots of 2wd's make it up there. It's a bit rough but nothing that would give you any major problems. Sorry, I didn't take any pics of my fossicking effort. The Saturday was a bust for me really, spent most of the day clearing a spot to dig and only ran three buckets of dirt through my sluice with not much color. Sunday was a totally different day I ran nine buckets and found some nice flakes, a total of 0.78g for the day's effort. It the way it goes, just as you start getting on to the gold , it's time to pack up and head home. Just as I started to pack things up the rain came, and it pissed down got all my camp gear wet and me as well. Cheers, Ken.

RioGold		Posted : Monday, 16 November 2015 9:11:36 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 10/12/2014(UTC) Posts: 24 Location: NELSON Thanks: 21 times Was thanked: 19 time(s) in 11 post(s)		Hi Ken that's not a bad days haul tho! cool video as well :) How's the water temp up louis, if you don't mind me asking! Cheers Dave

GoldPandemic		Posted : Tuesday, 17 November 2015 5:57:01 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 27/10/2014(UTC) Posts: 350 Location: Auckland Thanks: 266 times Was thanked: 141 time(s) in 102 post(s)		Hahaha someone gave video a thumbs down. You need to give me the playlist please - that music is great. When I'm down that way in a months time or so I'd love to catch up, I detect, but would be happy to help you move some rocks around & shovel some gravel for you (I've got a small shovel & wetsuit). Edited by user Tuesday, 17 November 2015 6:01:08 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
		Treasure/coins: $1 Other artifacts: 1888 button Lead: 914g Copper: 46

Cleggie		Posted : Wednesday, 18 November 2015 9:46:13 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 24/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 88 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 88 times Was thanked: 59 time(s) in 31 post(s)		Originally Posted by: RioGold Hi Ken that's not a bad days haul tho! cool video as well :) How's the water temp up louis, if you don't mind me asking! Cheers Dave Hi Dave, The water temp isn't too bad. It only starts to bite when you are wrestling with the rocks under water and your arms are in the water for a length of time.

Cleggie		Posted : Wednesday, 18 November 2015 10:12:46 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 24/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 88 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 88 times Was thanked: 59 time(s) in 31 post(s)		Originally Posted by: GoldPandemic Hahaha someone gave video a thumbs down. You need to give me the playlist please - that music is great. When I'm down that way in a months time or so I'd love to catch up, I detect, but would be happy to help you move some rocks around & shovel some gravel for you (I've got a small shovel & wetsuit). Hi GoldPandemic, The playlist... well from memory I think it goes like this... Led Zeppelin, Good times bad times-Alan Parsons Project, Eye In The Sky- The Band, Up On Cripple Creek- Rolling Stones, Shattered- Credence Clearwater Revival, Susie Q. My Mum told me "never stop a willing worker" so P.M. me when you are down this way and we can arrange a meet up and attack the creek, throw some rocks around, sluice some gravels, find some gold and have a few laughs. Cheers, Ken.

GoldPandemic		Posted : Monday, 23 November 2015 7:01:03 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 27/10/2014(UTC) Posts: 350 Location: Auckland Thanks: 266 times Was thanked: 141 time(s) in 102 post(s)		Ah, I thought it was Zepplin. Thinking about throwing rocks about makes me feel fitter already! Cheers, will do.
		Treasure/coins: $1 Other artifacts: 1888 button Lead: 914g Copper: 46