South Island trip in May

[awa355]

If I have a decent feed on the ferry, I probably wont need anythying untill mid morning. The Nelson loop to Reefton sounds good. Trouble is, trying to work in all the neat roads I haven't been over. Guess some will have to wait untill another trip. About 3-400k's a day leaves enough time to stop and look at places.

I'm bringing my 4 piece fly rod so will have to check out what waters are still open.

Years ago we drove to Collingwood, down the buller gorge, Westport, Greymouth, Kaiapoi, Picton. I vowed I would come back on a bike and ride all those roads. Travelling alone with no ones timeframe but my own.

[FJRider]

Just stop in at the family for coffee ...

In March down here, the weather is usually settled. Not always warm ... but dry.

[Gremlin]

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Guess some will have to wait untill another trip. About 3-400k's a day leaves enough time to stop and look at places.

Yup... should always leave some for the next trip. Been going down to the South Island at least once a year since 08 ish... still got so many roads to explore...

[FJRider]

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Yup... should always leave some for the next trip. Been going down to the South Island at least once a year since 08 ish... still got so many roads to explore...

I havent ridden a bike in the north island since the 21st Cold Kiwi ...

The South Island has many cool roads to ride. Checking ... and rechecking the coolness, takes time and effort.

[S&S]

If your ridding as far south as Dunedin and looking for a place to stay, my wife and I have an accommodation in the cbd. 25% off for kb's

[JMemonic]

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If I have a decent feed on the ferry, I probably wont need anythying untill mid morning. The Nelson loop to Reefton sounds good.

Ok depending on the ferry service you use, there is on the interislanders a trick, book for the plus lounge. I think it cost us about $30 extra but you get a better feed than you get in the cafe, all the coffee you can drink, free wi-fi if you have equipment that is inclined to use it, and much better seating area.

Another idea is pick a motor camp chain/alliance and go get their discount card, they generally cost about $20 and will save you 10% on each stay, two or three place and the card has paid for itself.

[awa355]

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If your ridding as far south as Dunedin and looking for a place to stay, my wife and I have an accommodation in the cbd. 25% off for kb's

Thanks S&S. Thats a nice offer. I hope to get down to Invercargill, never been there.

I stayed at the Kiwi Nest? in George st about 10 years ago. ( I think that was the name) I hope to criss cross the island. My son and family are at Mt Hutt. Will stay there a few nights then hope to wander down past the high country lakes.

[awa355]

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Ok depending on the ferry service you use, there is on the interislanders a trick, book for the plus lounge. I think it cost us about $30 extra but you get a better feed than you get in the cafe, all the coffee you can drink, free wi-fi if you have equipment that is inclined to use it, and much better seating area.

Another idea is pick a motor camp chain/alliance and go get their discount card, they generally cost about $20 and will save you 10% on each stay, two or three place and the card has paid for itself.

I've had to dip into my travell funds a bit, so will look at the Cabins as opposed to motels. Will look at the discount card system. I'm joining the Ulysses this month. Their discounted price on the Interislander comes to $78. $111 regular fare.