christchurch to picton how long ?

[cowpoos]

how long does it take to get from christchurch to picton? at normal motor bike speeds?

[Ghost Lemur]

Depends what you call normal?

*Looks around at Christchurch crowd* :killingme

Haven't done the straight to picton thing for quite a while, but if memory serves me correctly it's about 4-5 hours. Although boring as shit, almost as bad as the ChCh to Timaru direct route.

There are lots of back roads though, if you want to enjoy your journey, rather that get there as quick as. Dangerous, Gav, Kickaha, etc, can give heaps of advice as to the routes that will make the journey worth it.

[Zapf]

4 or 5 hours non stop.... which means if you want a break every fuel stop then assume a whole day.... and pray for no rain or wind

[merv]

Its about 330-340km so assume about 3.5hrs running time averaging close to 100 and watching out for cops when you are going a bit over to keep your average up. Stops for tucker or anything else are on top of this. It is a nice easy road on a bike. Obviously best done out of times of busy traffic such as school holidays. I used to like driving the road when I lived in ChCh on quiet nights when the road was lit up well by my car lights and no one else was around. Didn't do it so often on the bike but it it easier to go faster on the bike, hence the word about looking out for cops.

4 - 5 hours mentioned above is that on a 50cc or something as it won't take that long unless you include the stops. I am sure R1AaronKDX could do it in 2 hrs something when no one was looking.

It was 3hrs 25mins in my Hillman Hunter in 1974 before the road was as straight as it is now with max speed of about 125km/hr. Cut that back to 110max like the cops look at you for, plus the shorter straighter road I still reckon 3.5hrs travelling time and staying close to legal.

My last ride northwards on that road on the VFR we left Tekapo in the morning and still got to Picton in the afternoon so no way is ChCh to Picton an all day ride unless you do take all the back roads.

[cowpoos]

right...so I should look at about 4hrs including one fuel stop/piss stop.
as the tl does about 180-200km a tank....where is half way? well half way that has gas station...?

[Kickaha]

right...so I should look at about 4hrs including one fuel stop/piss stop.
as the tl does about 180-200km a tank....where is half way? well half way that has gas station...?

You will Make Kaikoura on a tank which is a bit over 1/2 way

[**R1**]

Its about 330-340km so assume about 3.5hrs running time averaging close to 100 and watching out for cops when you are going a bit over to keep your average up. Stops for tucker or anything else are on top of this. It is a nice easy road on a bike. Obviously best done out of times of busy traffic such as school holidays. I used to like driving the road when I lived in ChCh on quiet nights when the road was lit up well by my car lights and no one else was around. Didn't do it so often on the bike but it it easier to go faster on the bike, hence the word about looking out for cops.

4 - 5 hours mentioned above is that on a 50cc or something as it won't take that long unless you include the stops. I am sure R1AaronKDX could do it in 2 hrs something when no one was looking.

It was 3hrs 25mins in my Hillman Hunter in 1974 before the road was as straight as it is now with max speed of about 125km/hr. Cut that back to 110max like the cops look at you for, plus the shorter straighter road I still reckon 3.5hrs travelling time and staying close to legal.

My last ride northwards on that road on the VFR we left Tekapo in the morning and still got to Picton in the afternoon so no way is ChCh to Picton an all day ride unless you do take all the back roads.2hours 30 mins at xmas time, 2hours 50mins in the rain on the way back

[speedpro]

how long does it take to get from christchurch to picton? at normal motor bike speeds?
I got a puncture off the ferry one night and had to overnight in Picton. Got it fixed and left at 09:30and was on base at Wigram at 12:30 in a freshly ironed uniform. Headers on the black 4:1 went white 1/2 way to the collector and the tailpipe was white up to the muffler.

[NC]

What about picton to Hokitika?

[Kickaha]

2hours 30 mins at xmas time, 2hours 50mins in the rain on the way back

Can't have been on a R1,had WT lent you a Suzuki? :shake:

[GNR]

dad, in the good old days when there where no cops at 5am. use to averave 2hrs 30-40mins, once he did it 2hrs 20mins, in the good old brock commodore.,

but for the average joe at a good pace, 4hours

how fast were you going aaron on average??

[**R1**]

dad, in the good old days when there where no cops at 5am. use to averave 2hrs 30-40mins, once he did it 2hrs 20mins, in the good old brock commodore.,

but for the average joe at a good pace, 4hours

how fast were you going aaron on average??On average somewhere between fucken fast and scary fast....honestly dude i have no idea, i left chc(new brighton) at the same time the wife and kids got on the fairy(sp) and i beat them to picton:msn-wink:

[dangerous]

You will Make Kaikoura on a tank which is a bit over 1/2 way
Ohhh fuk of ya lieing prick........ Deano and I ran out 15km before Kaik's (but hey thats the price ya pay for mega V2 power)

Bloody good effort Merv in the old Grunter....... Kick and I did Blenhiem to Amberly in 2.5hrs in the diesel utes, another 25min to Chch for me tho.

Ya see it all depends on traffic and carrying a constant pace, i'll only drive the cage at nights now cos of all the wanks out there holding ya up.

White Trash did Kaik's to picton in 70mins..... last w/e I took the BB family to Blenhiem airshow while they were all asleap I did Kaik's to Blenhiem in 70min (add 15min 2 picton) in the 4x4 d/c ute..... ya hear that WT :whistle:

ps: no one tell BB that MrS BB will kill me (dont wana make it a double murder)..... should a seen me in the wet comming back drifting, love it (they were asleap again) dont call me dangerous for nothing ya know. :cool:

[Kickaha]

Ohhh fuck off you lying prick........ Deano and I ran out 15km before Kaik's

I corrected your obviously crap spelling

Yeah but you were riding Honda's and if we'd gone SH1 it wouldn't have been a problem

[merv]

2hours 30 mins at xmas time, 2hours 50mins in the rain on the way back

Good on ya mate.

[dangerous]

Yeah but you were riding Honda's and if we'd gone SH1 it wouldn't have been a problem
and whos bloody idea was that...................... aye?

[merv]

What about picton to Hokitika?

What route you want to take as there are huge differences in choice and time?

[NC]

What route you want to take as there are huge differences in choice and time?
Um down the west coast I guess :)

[dangerous]

Um down the west coast I guess :)
well... Merv might give a more acurate time but I'd say 4hrs-4.5hrs :ride:

[NC]

well... Merv might give a more acurate time but I'd say 4hrs-4.5hrs :ride:
Wicked :D

It's not too shitty there in the winter eh?

[Kickaha]

and whos bloody idea was that...................... aye?


Well I do remember suggesting it,but I'll let you claim credit for it

Depends what way you go NC30 you can turn off and go through the Buller and carry on across to the coast or turn off at Inangahua Junction and go down through Reefton, just checked the map and it says 392km probably taking the second route I said about

[merv]

Wicked :D

It's not too shitty there in the winter eh?

Yeah winter on the coast can be quite nice as a lot of the rain falls at night. Quickest way down there would be I'm guessing via Wairau Valley to Murchison then probably to Springs Junction, Reefton, Greymouth then Hokitika. It would be just under 400kms so 4-5 hours should be easy, plus gas/relief stops.

Why I asked about which route as there are choices like going down to Canterbury and then over Arthur's Pass, or down from Murchison do the full length of the Buller Gorge almost to Westport and then do the coast route down to Greymouth, or take the the next road in from Inangahua down to Reefton then on to Gremouth.

Lynda might pipe up here as she has just been down south for 3 weeks touring, so NC30 your choice of route would depend on whether you are touring for fun or wanting to get to Hoki asap - Lynda's ride was about touring for fun.

[PSYCHO]

Wicked :D

It's not too shitty there in the winter eh?

Hokitika?..nice wee place really. It's hard to beat the coast on a nice day.

The ride to the coast in winter can be shit! VERY :cold: cold/ice/grit through Kawatiri. Can snow round St Arnaud.
I'd ride it if I had too, but not by choice in the winter.

[NC]

I just wanna hall arse the whole way there, I was down there last year to have a good look see.

[PSYCHO]

how long does it take to get from christchurch to picton? at normal motor bike speeds?

Not sure, I don't ride it very often. But have done ChCh to Blenhiem in 2hr 15minutes on the 12, but was very lucky I didn't see a cop. :whistle:

Add another 15 minutes or so to Picton .

Riding at legal (or close to it) speeds would be the wise thing to do on this route as it is common to see the Pohleese man.

[PSYCHO]

I just wanna hall arse the whole way there, I was down there last year to have a good look see.

Well now is the best time of year. :niceone:

[merv]

I just wanna hall arse the whole way there, I was down there last year to have a good look see.


.... and have you got a good arse to hall (I presume you mean haul)? Even the quickest route is still a fun ride though Wairau Valley is a bit straight and boring.

[LB]

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Cowpoos: If you get hungry after Kaikoura, there is a great eatery at Kekerengu, called "The Store". We usually stop there for a bite to eat. Lovely sea views and really nice food. No fuel, just a cafe.

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[dangerous]

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Cowpoos: If you get hungry after Kaikoura, there is a great eatery at Kekerengu, called "The Store". We usually stop there for a bite to eat. Lovely sea views and really nice food. No fuel, just a cafe.

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Ahhh yeah...... but be sure you take a morgage out before entering the joint aye :ride:

[scumdog]

Ahhh yeah...... but be sure you take a morgage out before entering the joint aye :ride:

True, True
Very nice tucker etc and great location but prices are a bit more than poor white trash bikers like moi like to pay,
Still if you ain't stopping in there every day for lunch it's worth a visit. :niceone:

[scumdog]

On average somewhere between fucken fast and scary fast....honestly dude i have no idea, i left chc(new brighton) at the same time the wife and kids got on the fairy(sp) and i beat them to picton:msn-wink:

I hope you weren't picking on fairies Aaron, I happen to know some really nice fairies!! :lol:

Now if you're talking about the ferry..... :confused:

[SPman]

.... and have you got a good arse to hall (I presume you mean haul)? Even the quickest route is still a fun ride though Wairau Valley is a bit straight and boring.

Which you can JUST do on a tank of gas on an S2 Kawasaki. That makes it longer but keeps up the excitement / trepidation factor

[LB]

Ahhh yeah...... but be sure you take a morgage out before entering the joint aye :ride:
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I take Hamish in with me and he pays - works every time!

Leaves me more money to spend on Ducati accessories.
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[Stevo]

When riding to Chch from Picton which is done regularly, if I am riding with the Mrs I allow 4 hrs of riding time, therefore averaging 80km/hr :whistle: . There is a fuelstop for both the bike and me in Kaikoura generally too. 3 to 3 1/2 hrs is a much more enjoyable ride, but not really my Mrs' thing.

NC30 chick. If you are going to haul arse from here to the West Coast in winter good luck. :2thumbsup The amount of grit used on roads down here could sink 50 battleships. Even in daytime you can come up on it pretty quick and it takes a lot of fun outta the riding. Best to do it before the end of April if you wanna hard out knee draggin trip. Otherwise more than the knee can end up draggin! :cool:

[TonyB]

ps: no one tell BB that MrS BB will kill me (dont wana make it a double murder)..... should a seen me in the wet comming back drifting, love it (they were asleap again) dont call me dangerous for nothing ya know. :cool:
I used to do things like that- then one day I was driving through the Lewis in winter with the wife in the car, all 4 wheels drifting in the frost grit, and the little voices in my head started asking questions:
"What happens if you fuck it up?"
"Fuck off, I know what I'm doing!"
"True, but every one makes mistakes, don't they? What would happen if you lost it and slid into that bank?"
Looked across at the wife and realised that I had no right to be risking her life.
Bloody little voices! Ruin all my fun they do...

[Fryin Finn]

It took me 4 and 1/2 hours from Akaroa to Picton. But I got lost getting out of Christchurch and it Pissed with rain all the way. Kaikoura coast road very slippery. On the TRX filled up at Christchurch and that was it till I got home. I can add at least 1/2 hr to the same journey with mates - much faster by myself - legal but relentless. Stopping at Kekerengu for a feed adds an hour. And when VTR1000's run out of gas short of Seddon add another 1/2 hour

[pritch]

The amount of grit used on roads down here could sink 50 battleships.

Is this just on the road across to the West Coast or all South Island roads?

I'm planning a mid-winter trip south and was considering a West Coast diversion if possible (I haven't tavelled the Lewis Pass). Was also considering using the inland route from picton to Christchurch depending on the timing of the ferry I use.

Maybe I should just keep it simple?

[TonyB]

Is this just on the road across to the West Coast or all South Island roads?

Any SI road in a shady spot I'm afraid. In some places they pile it on so thick that where it gathers bewteen the cage wheeltracks you can actually see that it's higher than the rest of the road. I personally find it bloody weird having to take the same lines as a car...
As long as you don't leave it too late in the winter you should be fine, but last year a biker mate of mine from Nelson reckoned it was very, very bad up that way.
The West Coast is warmer than the east in Winter, so ice shouldn't be such an issue.

[Jantar]

I have ridden the Christchurch to Picton section on many occassions. Its 340 km so if you can average 100 kph (120 cruise speed) it would take you just under 3 1/2 hours. I have done it in under 3 hours at a nice fast clip, early morning, mid summer, and almost no traffic. Usually I allow 4 hours which includes fuel and comfort stops.

[dangerous]

I used to do things like that- then one day I was driving through the Lewis in winter with the wife in the car, all 4 wheels drifting in the frost grit, and the little voices in my head started asking questions:

hehehee...opps ummm frost means ice which means cold.... and this big soft cock dosent do cold :niceone: Tony I agree with ya there I'm not as bad as it sounded but do... did often push it on my own. the thing is, is that its not about me but whats around the corner that is out of my control..... you are right its not worth it.
BTW I did tell the passangers that if they arnt happy with my driving then to let me know..... they never complained, well how could they were asleep :whistle:

[dangerous]

Is this just on the road across to the West Coast or all South Island roads?

I'm planning a mid-winter trip south and was considering a West Coast diversion if possible (I haven't tavelled the Lewis Pass). Was also considering using the inland route from picton to Christchurch depending on the timing of the ferry I use.

Maybe I should just keep it simple?
Mate.... as Tony says its very dangerous crossing either passes into canterbury, I used to shit myself senceless driving a 8 wheeler over the Lewis its no fun drifiting 12 wheels towards a 50m drop.
If you want to injoy the ride then wait till summer or get in soon, then its well worth the effort :ride:

[TonyB]

hehehee...opps ummm frost means ice which means cold.... and this big soft cock dosent do cold :niceone: Tony I agree with ya there I'm not as bad as it sounded but do... did often push it on my own. the thing is, is that its not about me but whats around the corner that is out of my control..... you are right its not worth it.
BTW I did tell the passangers that if they arnt happy with my driving then to let me know..... they never complained, well how could they were asleep :whistle:
Yeh, moment I first questioned my formerly unshakable confidence in my driving ability was a momentus one- glad the voices were able to make me see reason....most of the time :whistle:

[pritch]

its no fun drifiting 12 wheels towards a 50m drop.


Nor two I would guess. So my next visit to the bright lights of Inagahua will have to wait. <g>

The proposed trip will probably be late August so I'll just have to take what the weather offers.

[Rback]

I did the Picton to Chch trip on boxing day, then back to Picton on new years day. Took longer going down cos of the traffic but still did it in 3hrs. It was pissing down on the way back to Picton but was following a couple of Duc's that knew the road. Awesome trip. Cops were everywhere, the closer to Chch the more I saw. Have fun through the Kaikoura's its awesome.

[Mongoose]

Mate.... as Tony says its very dangerous crossing either passes into canterbury, I used to shit myself senceless driving a 8 wheeler over the Lewis its no fun drifiting 12 wheels towards a 50m drop.
If you want to injoy the ride then wait till summer or get in soon, then its well worth the effort :ride:

Heard that scumdog shat himself when his funny old lorry(F100) spun 180 degrees on that road - what a woose.

[dangerous]

Heard that scumdog shat himself when his funny old lorry(F100) spun 180 degrees on that road - what a woose.
Shit... he'd knock ya block of for calling it that.... now come on its a 'funny old lorry with wheelie bars' :niceone:
Hey you arnt talking about his trip over there 2 weeks ago are ya?

[scumdog]

Shit... he'd knock ya block of for calling it that.... now come on its a 'funny old lorry with wheelie bars' :niceone:
Hey you arnt talking about his trip over there 2 weeks ago are ya?

Nah, it was a couple of years ago on the inland route when mr'n'CB were going from Blenhiem to Hanmer.
At times I reckoned my steering wheel was twirling faster the my road wheels, talk about icy - my arse (in defferance to Mr H) just about sucked the button off the drivers seat!!

Took at least three handles at the Hanmer pub to get the dry-ness out of my mouth :whistle:

[BugSplat]

A question or a challenge ? :whistle:

[Sniper]

When riding to Chch from Picton which is done regularly, if I am riding with the Mrs I allow 4 hrs of riding time, therefore averaging 80km/hr :whistle: . There is a fuelstop for both the bike and me in Kaikoura generally too. 3 to 3 1/2 hrs is a much more enjoyable ride, but not really my Mrs' thing.


Yea but like you, I have to stick to "safer speeds", besides, fancy a race to CHCH when Im better?? :lol:

Kidding, hey who said that, besides, when have I seen you at 80kph except when accelerating past to XXXXXkph?? :whistle:

Sniper