cmon down bro ..Originally Posted by wyorider
the beaches are packed until February but inland is nice .. alot of shops have buyback schemes.. easy as...lock your shit for sure and FOR GODS SAKE PLEASE BRING ME SOME REAL CIGGIES!!!
(Ohio boy)
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cmon down bro ..
the beaches are packed until February but inland is nice .. alot of shops have buyback schemes.. easy as...lock your shit for sure and FOR GODS SAKE PLEASE BRING ME SOME REAL CIGGIES!!!
(Ohio boy)
is not a trout
Oh you've got me all misty-eyed reminiscing about my time in Wyoming now.
Even leaving Wyoming wasn't easy! My truck broke down just after I crossed the border into Montana on my way back to Canada. I was stranded on Highway 90 and the nicest state troopers stopped to help me. We spent a long time trying to overcome language and cultural differences so they could contact the AAA for me. I think they thought my AA card meant I belonged to Alcoholics Anonymous instead of the Automobile Association (of course we don't have the third A). My date of birth made no sense because it was the "wrong" way around, and even the phone number for the NZ AA looked bogus because it didn't have enough numbers.
When you come over here keep an open mind. We will surprise you with the ways we are so similar to you - and you will be surprised again by the ways in which we are different! Sometimes you will even wonder if we are really speaking the same language.
So pack your jumper and jandals (the weather changes quickly) remember to bring a torch, and if you ask for cheerios for breakfast, I hope you like sausages.
There is no such thing as bad weather; only inappropriate clothing!
Forum whore
He said he's from Wyoming - which is the size of NZ,with one third the population of Auckland.
Double shot!!
Do it. You will be fine. The place is a little less crowded in February, but if you are tenting it you have plenty of options. Basically, all of the commercial camping spots will be heavily booked around then. If you camp well off the road and don't make a mess, people don't really care too much.
The weather is usually pretty good around then.
You might strike a buy-back deal with a shop here, but I wouldn't rely too heavily on that. Maybe you could google some bike shops here and email them and ask. Better perhaps to pick up some late-model bike from trademe.co.nz and simply $1 reserve auction it when you are done with it. Don't buy an old beaten clunker though.
Have fun!
Steve
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L-Plate Rider
The holiday parks are freakin' brilliant! Like a KOA only better. There was ALWAYS room for me on a bike with a tent. The people are friendly and I never had an issue. The scenery was brilliant, the beer good and the fish-n-chips, well, I still dream about them.
I did something very, very similar to you a couple of years ago. I came out in late Feb, early March and had an amazing time.
I ended up renting a bike for about 24 days. I was really, really near the break even point between buying and renting. Do the math and see for yourself.
I brought all my own gear and was glad I did. It was nice to have my own kit that I was used to.
I PM'ed you as well, so I'll be glad to give you more info.
Hardcore Biker
you can not bring used camping gear into nz they have strict regulations about trying to keep various diseases out of nz
Unexpected Spanish inquisition
Yes you can.
But, a good point to raise, as they (MAF - Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry) are very strict on anything that's been in contact with farm animals, forestry, soil and so on for the reasons popelli states. You will need to ensure that your camping gear is cleaned (and preferably disinfected) thoroughly inside and out and you will still need to declare it at the border so they can inspect the gear and ensure it is up to their standards. Nothing to worry about as long as you make sure it is clean and absolutely no sign of dirt on the tent, pegs and even the bag etc.
If by some chance it fails the inspection they will just impound it and have it cleaned and then returned to you (for a charge of course), so it pays to be thorough with the cleaning!
For more info go here: http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/enter/declare
You'll find our Customs, Immigration and MAF are very pleasant and helpful as long as you declare anything you are unsure about and don't try to put one over on them - then they'll get pissed off! They are in general much more pleasant to deal with than many other countries if you follow the rules.
By the same token, you will want to make sure you clean your gear before heading back to the US so as not to run afoul of the US authorities.
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fükengrüven
Hi Mate, as above, nothing wrong with January, Feb/Mar even better if possible. There is an advrider rally on 20 Feb near Te Anau too! Lots of camping options around, especially if you have a bike that can get off the beaten track.
If you want to do a buyback deal I would try & line something up beforehand - NZ is small & at any one time there may only be a handful of suitable machines for sale at dealers. I would look for a used Suzuki DR650 or similar, most of the dealers list all their used stock on trademe.
Keep an eye on the adv - dual purpose forum on here & you may be able to join in on some local rides.
Cheers
Clint
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