Thread: Quad bikes/side by side and east coast river access

Originally Posted by Sauer

Depends on the valley you’re wanting to hunt I guess. I spent 5 days up the Rangitata in May last year in the area near Growler hut and the only other vehicles we saw (apart from Proutings helicopter) were a 4 wheel and a 2 wheel motorbike heading up towards Mistake Flat, which is a fair way up the river valley. It was May though, and the river was pretty low.

Yeah I kinda figured that would be the case. I would guess they would have issues being swept downstream given how buoyant they are, so might need lower than average flows to be much use. Was also just wondering if there were any valleys in tahr country where they would be useful? Not really aware of any where rivers wouldn't be an issue.