Availability of petrol in SI?

[nudemetalz]

Just got a question?

I'm riding down the South island next Wednesday morning.
Being precise, I'm getting the 2.25am - 5.35am ferry to Picton, riding to Blenheim, refill and riding to Hokitika. Now I'm taking the road that takes me through Inangahua down through Reefton and then Greymouth onwards to Hoki.

Question is, can I get fuel before Reefton at the hours of 6-8am as it's 250km from Blenheim to Reefton and that stretches the range of my Guzzi to the absolute max (even riding it sedately).
My back-up plan is to take a few extra litres of fuel but really don't want to do that if I can help it.

Whatya reckon?

[tribsanor]

Should be able to get gas at Murchison.

[Subike]

162 k to Murchison.
24hr garage there
eftpos card operated

[MisterD]

I would have said St Arnaud would be your best bet...but pre-8am? Dunno.

[nudemetalz]

Thanks guys

I shall put my feet up going through Greymouth......

[Subike]

an old thread re 24hr fuel stops

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...+stations+fuel

[Gremlin]

an old thread re 24hr fuel stops

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...+stations+fuel

Handy reminder for me, and a shameless plug... if anyone has any details they think need updating, more than happy to do so.

Currently trying to find out more about the fuel in Kaikoura, somewhere near South Bay.

nudemetalz, I suggest you print off a shortlist of the south island from the excel sheet, to help you, when travelling. I try to keep it as up to date as possible, but can't be everywhere

edit: Subike, I don't seem to have Murchison in the excel sheet. Can you provide address, brand, is the place actually open, or just credit card/eftpos whatever?

[AllanB]

That way Murchison would be the bet. Should be open early......
Another option is thru the Lewis.
Springs Junction has fuel - I am unsure of their hours but as its the main/only route through the middle then I suspect it's open early.

[Subike]

Mobil Murchison
(Cnr Waller & Fairfax Street) Fairfax Street Murchison Tasman

I know it has mobil card and efpos , but cannot find the hours it is open or if it is 24/7, but for fleet card, it probably has a 24/7 deisel card pump for trucks

[Badjelly]

Just got a question?

I'm riding down the South island next Wednesday morning.
Being precise, I'm getting the 2.25am - 5.35am ferry to Picton, riding to Blenheim, refill and riding to Hokitika. Now I'm taking the road that takes me through Inangahua down through Reefton and then Greymouth onwards to Hoki.

Question is, can I get fuel before Reefton at the hours of 6-8am as it's 250km from Blenheim to Reefton and that stretches the range of my Guzzi to the absolute max (even riding it sedately).
My back-up plan is to take a few extra litres of fuel but really don't want to do that if I can help it.

Whatya reckon?

This sounds like just the thing for you:

Dutch company EVA Products has announced a diesel-powered motorcycle capable of 100 miles to the gallon (at a steady 55mph).

Performance is there too - the Track T-800CDI has a 0-60mph time of 3.75 seconds and the inline 800cc triple may be able to run biodiesel to further reduce CO2 emissions.

The Track T-800CDI costs EUR 17,500 (some GBP 15,500 at April rates of exchange). For more information and photos: http://www.dieselmotorfiets.nl/

I know diesels are rather rough, but you've got a Guzzi now, so you won't notice it.

Glad to help.

[nudemetalz]

errrr....thanks Badjelly..... she's not quite a diesel !!!!

Gremlin,.. was planning on that. The list looks awesome and should prove to be helpful. I'm going to laminate it too so can keep it waterproof... should it rain...ha ha ha.....

[SDU]

I would have thought you whould be able to get to squeeze 300 out off your tank if you had too - 260 on a bad day

[driftn]

You might want to convert your bike to run on coal, The south island is a bit behind the times.
Well so I have been told.

[sunhuntin]

That way Murchison would be the bet. Should be open early......
Another option is thru the Lewis.
Springs Junction has fuel - I am unsure of their hours but as its the main/only route through the middle then I suspect it's open early.

springs is expensive if i recall. i had to gas up there and paid through the nose, lol. ah well, whats a few dollars compared to walking a bike? lmfao.

im gonna print that list off and keep it with my maps.

[AllanB]

springs is expensive if i recall. i had to gas up there and paid through the nose, lol. ah well, whats a few dollars compared to walking a bike? lmfao.

im gonna print that list off and keep it with my maps.

You are correct - get out of Christchurch and prices rise. On a recent trip Tekapo was 6c a litre dearer that CHCH.


Plus if anyone stops at Springs junction I advise you to keep your gear on - you could ride the sandflies there!