Auckland to Christchurch (+ Queenstown). Anyone wanna come?

[kiwionabike]

Due to a last minute cancellation at work I am able to take the bike down to my works annual conference in Christchurch this weekend/next week – yes late notice I know but would love it if I hade some company for some/all of the way  - Heres the plan – CHANGE OF ROUTE -

This Friday pm (14th) – Auckland to Hamilton – stay the night at my folks place.
Saturday – Hamilton to Wellington (straight down the middle)
Saturday night – stay in Wellington somewhere
Sunday am – Ferry across to Picton
Sunday – Picton to Christchurch
Monday – Wednesday – at the conference in Christchurch City.
Thursday – Christchurch to Queenstown
Thursday/Friday/Saturday – stay in Queenstown catching up with friends
Saturday – Queenstown to halfway up the west coast to Ross or there abouts
Saturday night – accomodation west coast
Sunday - To Nelson
Sunday night - stay with Kiwibiker member for night
Monday morning - ferry across then ride to New Plymouth (stay Mon night in New Plymouth)
Tuesday – New Plymouth to Auckland
Tuesday night – collapse in a heap at home!

Anyway, if you would like to join me for some or part of the way give me a buzz/text on 021 766 432 so we can arrange.

Updated map:

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Cheers, Nick. (nest4u)

PS. Do I need tie downs for the ferry or does the ferry provide them? And if I do does someone have some I could borrow? Thanks a mil.

[peasea]

Do I need tie downs for the ferry or does the ferry provide them? And if I do does someone have some I could borrow? Thanks a mil.

The ferry normally supplies them.
Have PM'd you.

[Festo]

Hi Nest 4 u. I have brand new tie downs specifically for bikes bought from a bike shop only used twice which you are welcome to use. Had a look at the ones the ferry supplies they are bloody useless and well worn I would suggest you stay clear of them. Let me know if you want them. Cheers

[peasea]

The ferry tie-downs are invariably filthy too, grab Festo's if you can and have room for them but the basics are on board if you're stuck.

One last thing; be very wary of the cattle stops in the Haast Pass, especially in the rain!!

See you at Owen River Nick!

[Dustydog]

Definitely take your own. If there's a lot of bikes, there'll be a scramble for the few that may be any good.. Generally the ferry's are ratshit.