Winter Itinerary: is it ok?

[AfroStof]

As always: thank you all!

Time and distances: if you say google maps give a good estimation i will try it but, as the basic itinerary is 3800km long (I normally consider a 10% more than the strict MapSource calculation) I think 15 days give a good margin. Telling this, I'm thinking about my Alpine trips, I hope to be not too wrong...

Problems and people: all them who told me about their journeys there, referred to you as a very kind and hospitable people, and to your Country as a safe place to live and ride. And, for sure, this sounds good to my hear. But, as 1 idiot he's enough to spoil the game, I'll never completely low the guard.

Whitianga: thank you for the warning! I corrected my itinerary. The map of the "Free Open GPS NZ Autorouting Project" that I'm using shows 2 Whitianga. But I was interested in the one you told me.

Temperatures: the variations you say are a little wider than I expected, but still acceptable if during daylight temperatures are normally over 0 (I'm thinking about ice). I hope min and max average temperatures I found are not too far from the reality, as I looked for them only to have an idea.

Thank you again.

PS: if you decide to come to Italy for a ride, and it would be a great ride I ensure, I'll be happy to return your help!

[Pixie]

As always: thank you all!

Time and distances: if you say google maps give a good estimation i will try it but, as the basic itinerary is 3800km long (I normally consider a 10% more than the strict MapSource calculation) I think 15 days give a good margin. Telling this, I'm thinking about my Alpine trips, I hope to be not too wrong...

Problems and people: all them who told me about their journeys there, referred to you as a very kind and hospitable people, and to your Country as a safe place to live and ride. And, for sure, this sounds good to my hear. But, as 1 idiot he's enough to spoil the game, I'll never completely low the guard.

Whitianga: thank you for the warning! I corrected my itinerary. The map of the "Free Open GPS NZ Autorouting Project" that I'm using shows 2 Whitianga. But I was interested in the one you told me.




Temperatures: the variations you say are a little wider than I expected, but still acceptable if during daylight temperatures are normally over 0 (I'm thinking about ice). I hope min and max average temperatures I found are not too far from the reality, as I looked for them only to have an idea.

Thank you again.

PS: if you decide to come to Italy for a ride, and it would be a great ride I ensure, I'll be happy to return your help!

The temperature variation is not that large.
Alexandra is one of the few places in NZ with a continental climate where large day night variations occur.
Most of NZ has a mild maritime climate.

[Slyer]

the month would be august, for holydays reasons

Do you mean holiday or holy day?
I wouldn't plan a trip in NZ during winter myself, spring/summer/autumn are much nicer.

Will still be a lot of fun though!

[clint640]

The best way to enjoy a winter ride in NZ is to be flexible - Often the weather will be good on one side of the island but bad on the other. In winter there is no need to book accomodation more than a day ahead, so be prepared to change your itinerary to suit the weather & you will have a better trip.

Cheers
Clint

[AfroStof]

Hi all, I'm here again after some months as you were very kind with me, so I think it's correct to let you know what I decided about the trip.

Unfortunately, for many reasons we decided to change our destination, and it was not one I was thinking about last november.

Finally, we'll point our handlebars to Middle-East: Turkey, Syria and Jordan.

If you are interested, I'll post some pictures (or you'll can find on www.tuttobenetuttobello.com , my uncompleted travel-pictures website).

New Zealand will remain in my dreams for some time, but normally I satisfy my travel-dreams, so this travel is only delayed.

Thank you again, bye!

Mirco

PS: I hope you'll enjoy the sunday match (but also that you lose it )

[Pixie]

Enjoy your Middle Eastern trip,Mirco.
Maybe when you get to planning an NZ trip it you can do it in summer