Anja and Holger from Germany [Archive]

Mom

7th November 2007, 17:26

Yep there are plenty. Start at one end and ride to the other end. Then turn around and ride back. There are no autobahn's here just roads.

We sure do! How long are you staying for, and at what time of the year, and are you only interested in riding on sealed roads, or are you happy to explore gravel roads too?

The whole place is lovely. How long you are here for will dictate how many roads you can do. Must do's are - Northland, Coromandel, East Cape, West Coast (South Is) and the alpine passes

All of the above answers! Tell me though, what will you be riding when you get here? Are you bringing a bike? or are you planning on buying/hiring one?

Edbear

7th November 2007, 17:31

Wot they all said! You will be constantly thinking you've taken a wrong turn and have ended up on some back country lane, but that's just State Highway 1! We have two different islands here and the North is very different from the South.

Be warned, though! By the time you leave you will already be planning your next trip as you will realise you needed twice the time you have allocated!

NZ is a biker's paradise!:banana:

anja und holger

7th November 2007, 17:32

QMOTO

7th November 2007, 17:36

Wow, how exciting.

I live in Hamilton just south of Auckland if you need anything give me a call, my wife and I are happy to give you a meal a bed if you need it could muster up a few local riders and have a BBQ maybe. I also have a adventure bike so could show you a few rides up north if you like.
Drop me a PM if you want

klingon

7th November 2007, 17:43

Take a look in book shops for the two books on this link http://www.mcycle.co.nz/books.htm

They're both by Peter Mitchell - one is the NZ Motorcycle Atlas (for use as a navigation map) and the other is for help planning your trip, deciding where to stay and what to do.

One of the best things I can suggest is hang out here on KiwiBiker and take up people's offers to show you their local roads. We like to think we're a friendly and hospitable bunch :)

Edbear

7th November 2007, 17:48

oh, that's fast. Are planning to stay for about 3 months. Bikes should arrive in Auckland Nov 27th and we hope to get them as fast as possible out of the customs.
We are interested in all kind of roads and Anja for beautiful landscapes.
Anja and Holger

If you're both on Dakar's they will be about perfect and three months sounds about right.

As Quasi said, you'll have many offers of places to stay and riders to show you the best roads around each region.

As for beautiful landscapes, every corner you go around! Especially in the South Island!

Mom

7th November 2007, 19:05

Wow, how exciting.

I live in Hamilton just south of Auckland if you need anything give me a call, my wife and I are happy to give you a meal a bed if you need. Drop me a PM if you want

We live in Warkworth just north of Auckland, and that would be my husband and I, from me, but the message is the same.

xgnr

7th November 2007, 19:10

Get all bent out of shape if you see something that is not acceptable/illegal in Germany.

Had a bad experience couple of years ago on the ferry between Nth and South Islands with a couple of bikers from Germany got all stressed when they saw some dork that had some German military hat on. Made a huge thing about it on the ferry, got the cops involved. The guy was a few sausages short of a Barbie but hey he was NOT breaking our laws eh

That said, welcome and enjoy. As the other folks say. This is the best biking country in the world (South Island especially)

Cheers

Stu

johnnyflash

7th November 2007, 19:46

Hi,
are on our trip around the world and the next destination is New Zealand. Maybe you have some tips about nice roads and the country for us.

:soon: Anja and Holger

Willkommen Anja und Holger... and enjoy your visit to New Zealand, I have been touring NZ for 40 years and I still have not seen every road :lol: they are all fantastic..

MVnut

7th November 2007, 20:48

working on a route round the South Island at the moment with about 2000+ kms of gravel & off road riding, bits of tarseal now and then. Should have this finished in a few days. We have amazing scenery, the Dakars will be perfect (probably what we will be riding too) ciao Chris:niceone:

anja und holger

9th November 2007, 13:42

Hi,
thanks for answering so fast and all of your tips.

@Klingon I might find them in a bookstore in Auckland

@xgnr not all of them but some (I have met some too):laugh:. You'll find strange people everywhere (I think) but a really strange story:no:

@ MVnut that sounds very interesting :eek:

ceebie13

9th November 2007, 14:06

Hiya guys!

As others have said... if you need help, advice or you would like a bed for a few nights near Wellington then you are more than welcome to stop over with us. Just let us know by Private Message. Lynda and I have toured Europe by bike before coming to NZ. You'll love it here we promise!!

Good luck!

Swoop

10th November 2007, 13:12

Three months on Dakars' sounds perfect!
You will enjoy the scenery, but not the kiwi drivers... (just the same in any country though)

Welcome!!

Smoggy

10th November 2007, 18:34

When you eventually reach the Wellington area, you are more than welcome to the spare bed here, with secure garage parking for the bikes. Can even practice my German (spent 8 years in Germany).

Zukin

10th November 2007, 19:03

Welcome

as most of the others have said, we too have a spare bedroom here for as long as you need :yes:

I can even show you some of the better places to ride in the Hawkes Bay (Wine Capital and Art Deco Capital of the World )

Just let me know

Also check out the BMWOR site (BMW Owners Registry)
http://www.bmwor.org.nz/
There is a forum in there too :)

Cheers Scott

Pancakes

19th November 2007, 23:08

Make sure you go over Lindis Pass and also see the glaciers on the West Coast (South Island).

That makes it sound so bacwards eh! Everything named after where it is!

anja und holger

28th November 2007, 22:01

got our bikes today - they are standing in Quasimoto's garage now.
Tomorrow we start to the north above Auckland. So we might see on the road
See you
Anja und Holger

Zukin

16th December 2007, 10:53

Anja and Holger have just left sunny Hawkes Bay after staying with us and being part of our family for a few days, to head South to Wellington and then onto the South Island

What can I say!!
They are a really nice couple, and have some amazing stories to tell.
They both speak perfect English, and are so happy. :2thumbsup

It was sad to see them go, but they have the whole world to travel and so many adventures to have, so we couldn’t keep them here for any longer

If you see them on the road, give them a wave, or stop and talk to them.

Regards Scott

P.S Holger don’t forger you promised to buy Anja some new shoes (or fix the ones she has) :niceone:

MSTRS

16th December 2007, 11:06

Farewell to our new friends. Travel safe. And above all, have fun.:scooter::bye:
Oh, and no, we won't mention the war....

cowpoos

16th December 2007, 11:12

Farewell to our new friends. Travel safe. And above all, have fun.:scooter::bye:
Oh, and no, we won't mention the war....
did holger impress you guys with his ability do drink shit loads of steinlarger???

MSTRS

16th December 2007, 12:10

did holger impress you guys with his ability do drink shit loads of steinlarger???

Actually, no. He was very restrained in his intake and he was sampling Tui and Speights. His command of English did impress me...better than half the posters on here (me included?)

cowpoos

16th December 2007, 12:51

Actually, no. He was very restrained in his intake and he was sampling Tui and Speights. His command of English did impress me...better than half the posters on here (me included?)
thats a shame...best they head back up here and I'll get holger back in beer drinking training!!

ceebie13

19th December 2007, 08:11

Well, Anja and Holger had an "off-bikes day" with us due to the weather turning to custard. But we had a good laugh and once Anja had decided to get out of bed, we did a mini tour of the Wellington tourist spots - in the cage!!
We plan to meet them in Wanaka in early January and perhaps again on their way back north. Lovely people. We wish them well and safe travels.

Blackbird

19th December 2007, 08:30

Sorry to have missed them - tried to arrange something for Coromandel but the timing didn't work out. Maybe we can catch them in Coromandel or Tokoroa on their way back up.

Zukin

19th December 2007, 20:07

Hi

I have finally managed to download some pictures of their visit.
We had some much fun.:2thumbsup

These are from a gravel ride we did on Saturday, very leisurely
1. At the beach at Kairakau Beach
2. Holger on the beach at Porangahau
3. Christian and I on the beach
4. Kicking back in the sun (it was a hot day)
5. After coffee and ice cream at Porangahau Hotel
6. Holger and Anja prior to their departure

Usarka

19th December 2007, 20:14

i've experienced some awesome hospitality from complete strangers in all sorts of places around the world and it rocks seeing the same from kiwis.

Anja and Holger - you'd better log back in and give us a trip report! :)

Mom

19th December 2007, 20:27

Farewell to our new friends. Travel safe. And above all, have fun.:scooter::bye:
Oh, and no, we won't mention the war....

My daughter mentioned the war!!!!!!!!! :o Played the Blackadder version to reinforce it what is more........LOL

What an awesome couple! Our pleasure to host them here,for a couple of nights.

did holger impress you guys with his ability do drink shit loads of steinlarger???

Steinlager?.........Mate if it is called Beer he is a starter!..........LOL

Mind you I found Anja's passion for coke in the steinlarger a bit disturbing :wacko: A Coke Shandy????

Have to admit, after tasting it, it was OK, not that i will ever contaminate Steinlager with coke again...sorry Anja:hug:

thats a shame...best they head back up here and I'll get holger back in beer drinking training!!

How about we do a big get together next year before they leave? I will be keen to hear mr i dont swear till i know you better, let rip one more time!

Try as I might I can not remember what Anja said to call you...:love:

PS: Anja/Holga PM me for the words.........LOL

anja und holger

19th December 2007, 21:11

sitting in the south Abel/tasman NP and it's raining, raining, raining. So we are happy to read all your the nice Germans comments :wari:(even if your are not allowed to mention the war:lol:).
Hope to see you on a big reunion (if possible):2thumbsup
to drink beer with coke
not to mention the war
to shout Kuhscheiße loudly
to be very fast on the gravel
to bring the real christmas taste (not the salted one)
and maybe we all have a crepe or crap?
:lol::lol::lol::lol:
anja und holger

hXc

19th December 2007, 21:16

Just don't mention the war.

RC1

19th December 2007, 21:19

which war?:dodge:

Zukin

19th December 2007, 21:28

which war?:dodge:

You will have to meet them to find out :clap:

hXc

19th December 2007, 21:30

But when he does meet them, he won't be able to ask 'cause thou shal not mention the war.

cowpoos

19th December 2007, 21:34

Try as I might I can not remember what Anja said to call you...:love:

coew shizser...or something along those lines!! basically german for cow shit...unless holger and anja were have another joke at my expense!!

MSTRS

20th December 2007, 10:11

...unless holger and anja were have another joke at my expense!!

Probably....be wary of offers of chocolate or strawberry mousse!!:devil2:

Zukin

20th December 2007, 10:19

Probably....be wary of offers of chocolate or strawberry mousse!!:devil2:

I second that :clap:

yungatart

20th December 2007, 10:26

Probably....be wary of offers of chocolate or strawberry mousse!!:devil2:

And canoodling.....

Beemer

20th December 2007, 10:31

Well, I hope Anja and Holger do travel back up the North Island before returning home as we would love to have them stay. I couldn't figure out why we hadn't heard about their visit but realised their posts started around the time my mum was very ill and I wasn't checking KB much around then or after she died.

I have sent them a PM but if anyone sees them in the meantime, tell them there is always a bed available at our house. Word of warning though, Tanja and Christian said they put on several kilos during their stay...

anja und holger

21st December 2007, 17:03

We would never do any jokes about you cowpoos - never:innocent:
and to the rest - what should all the people think about what had happened during the days in Napier - :o of course only if they have any idea of poppen :laugh::laugh:

Quasievil

21st December 2007, 17:10

Hello my favourite germans !!

Hey Im coming down on the 5th January to get lost in the darkest corners of the south, let me know where you guys will be so we can catch up again okay
email is quasimoto@ihug.co.nz

look forward to drinking again..................I mean riding again !!

Zukin

21st December 2007, 18:55

W
and to the rest - what should all the people think about what had happened during the days in Napier - :o of course only if they have any idea of poppen :laugh::laugh:

:laugh: :laugh:

Poppen is a good word

kevfromcoro

21st December 2007, 19:15

Just don't mention the war.

Think its the one they came 2nd,,,

Mom

21st December 2007, 21:41

Hello my favourite germans !!

look forward to drinking again..................I mean riding again !!

Drinking? surely this is not the same couple that stayed with us? :whistle:

Maha

21st December 2007, 21:53

[QUOTE=anja und holger;1348121]
to shout Kuhscheiße loudly
anja und holger[ /QUOTE]

Kuhscheiße?......i would shout that out but, i fear i would bite my tounge when trying...:baby:

anja und holger

23rd December 2007, 21:36

yungatart

24th December 2007, 08:12

to all kiwibiker friends
I wish you a very very very nice christmas and that all your dreams come true in 2008
thaaaanks for your help and all tips
from Anja and dankeeee schööööön....:baby:

merry christmas and a happy new year

And the same to you guys!
Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, I hope its great!

Cheers:beer::drinknsin:drinkup:

Paulus

10th January 2008, 19:14

Pretty sure I saw these two bikes parked up by the water front at Akaroa today. Pity it wasn't a very nice day for it (cold and windy). At least there wasn't too much traffic out.

Mom

10th January 2008, 19:17

Pretty sure I saw these two bikes parked up by the water front at Akaroa today. Pity it wasn't a very nice day for it (cold and windy). At least there wasn't too much traffic out.

Take them home and thaw them out! Beer is good.........LOL

Hope they are having a blast!

EJK

10th January 2008, 19:19

I envy them :yes:

ceebie13

12th January 2008, 18:14

Pretty sure I saw these two bikes parked up by the water front at Akaroa today.

You did indeed! Proof below... :-)
We clocked your bikes too, Paulus!

Colapop

13th January 2008, 10:50

Really nice to see people enjoying the country!

anja und holger

17th January 2008, 20:46

Hi out there,
are still in Christchurch and try to update our page.
Enjoyed a lot of pretty good roads on the south island:headbang:. Especially some nice gravel roads - what an beautiful country:niceone:.
Booked our flights to Australia still have 4 weeks for seeing the rest of it:eek:.
:scooter:
cheers anja und holger

pritch

17th January 2008, 21:25

still have 4 weeks for seeing the rest of it

Viel Spass :apint:

Bikernereid

19th January 2008, 08:02

Just got back to UK after a month around NZ. You have to do the Coromandel Loop, it is a long ride but worth it.

I would suggest that you try and do some rideouts with guys from here. SH22.

Hi,
are on our trip around the world and the next destination is New Zealand. Maybe you have some tips about nice roads and the country for us.

:soon: Anja and Holger

ceebie13

3rd February 2008, 17:54

Some new pictures of Anja and Holger's New Zealand experience can be found
here.

http://homepage.mac.com/dicklaing/PhotoAlbum12.html

Beemer

10th February 2008, 09:23

Hey, we had almost forgotten about you two! Here's hoping you make it back up to the North Island and get the chance to come and stay with us before you leave NZ. Have a safe trip and we hope we will see you both soon.