Dutch bikerchick moved to Auckland and is new on the forum (Marjolein-MJ)

[crazyhorse]

Hi Marjolein

Welcome to NZ. Are you here to stay for a while, or just on holiday. My cousin came over for the first time iin her life at New Year, and it sounds like she is keen to come back and bring her older brother too. Its a very different place here though.

You will meet lots of great people here. Good to see you on your bike in your photo. And it doesn't matter what you ride, just that you do ride. If you ever come down to Hawkes Bay, let me know, and I can organise a ride, or at least offer you a place for to stay on your travels.

[Marjolein-MJ]

excuse me? so you're not a real biker if you live in Auckland? That's a little closed-minded don't you think?

[Coldrider]

excuse me? so you're not a real biker if you live in Auckland? That's a little closed-minded don't you think?

It is not bad for me beacuse I choose not to live in auckland.
In fact I am quite proud of it.

[Marjolein-MJ]

Hi Shirley,

Thank U! I'm on a working holiday visa, and I'm not sure how long I will stay (probably at the moment the ATM isn't giving me any more money However, the plan is for approx 5 months so untill then, I'm trying to see as much as I can and try to meet a lot of nice new people.
Did you mean by 'came over' to NZ or NL? And it really doesn't matter what you ride or where you're from, because we all love to ride our bikes, right?!
I actually am thinking about touring, on my own, it's scary though, but I might do it So thank you, and if i'll go south/east I'll definitely let u know!

[Edbear]

Welcome to KB love.



Ahem! Close to the best place.

Oh, alright! Warkworth has to be the best 'cause I wuz born there!!!

But until they 4-lane the road, we're stopping here...

[Tashad]

hi mj! again welcome along. Am not Dutch personally have have had lots of connections, through step family etc and love the people. Would love to visit one day!

I am in Wellington area, so if you head down this way, flick me a PM - would be happy to meet you somewhere along the way. I am a reasonable new rider but have ventured up to Taupo on the bike - about half way.

Take it easy on the roads and enjoy NZ!

[Missinglink]

Hi MJ,
Auckland Is the best place in NZ to live no contest. Thats why most of the popluation live here over anywhere else in NZ

Make sure you do some travelling because I have travelled around NZ a few times and love this country, Its is simply stunnig.

Auckland City Central not the prettiest but Auckland Region is beautiful and a outstanding area to live.

Has some awesome roads the need to be ridden. See you out there...

[Marjolein-MJ]

Well thank u all

There are so many bikers south, I might have to move there
But for now, i've got a contract for at least 2 1/2 month so what roads can you recommand around auckland?

[Edbear]

Well thank u all

There are so many bikers south, I might have to move there
But for now, i've got a contract for at least 2 1/2 month so what roads can you recommand around auckland?

Where do you start? Head out West through Kumeu to Shelly Beach and stop there for an excellent coffee at the beachside cafe. Come back through Helensville to Kaukapakapa and go up SH 16 to Wellsford, then back down through SH1 through Warkworth to Orewa.

Next, come up to Albany and head out through Coatesville to Riverhead, turn right at the roundabout at the far end of Riverhead town as though heading towards Kumeu, but take the turn-off to the right on that sharp left-hand bend and go through the forest to Helensville, then head back through Kumeu to the Western Motorway.

Another good route is to head South to Papakura, go out through Clevedon to the coast and head South down this side of the Thames Estaury for Fish and Chips at Kaiawa, continuing down to the Thames road where you can turn right back to Auckland, or left to Thames and the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula, doing the 'world famous' Coro Loop.

[crazyhorse]

Hi Shirley,

Thank U! I'm on a working holiday visa, and I'm not sure how long I will stay (probably at the moment the ATM isn't giving me any more money However, the plan is for approx 5 months so untill then, I'm trying to see as much as I can and try to meet a lot of nice new people.
Did you mean by 'came over' to NZ or NL? And it really doesn't matter what you ride or where you're from, because we all love to ride our bikes, right?!
I actually am thinking about touring, on my own, it's scary though, but I might do it So thank you, and if i'll go south/east I'll definitely let u know!

Its not that scary at all. Good to hear you still have another 2 1/2 month contract. You are welcome to come stay with us if you do make it down to Hastings Meanwhile, enjoy those Auckland roads

[Marjolein-MJ]

Hey Edbear,

thanks for the routes! I´m trying to let google maps look for them, but I might just buy a paper one and will look where I ´strand´ I´ve decided to rent a bike this weekend and just drive, (preferably) not nearby mountains but I think that may be the best way , to just figure it out when I´m out there
I am writhing your routes down though

[DidJit]

Well thank u all

There are so many bikers south, I might have to move there
But for now, i've got a contract for at least 2 1/2 month so what roads can you recommand around auckland?

Hoi Marjolein, wanneer jij je motor koopt of huurt, kom maar een keertje met de SATNR troep mee — wij zullen je wel wat leuke ritjes laten zien.

And for you non-dutchies: When you get your bike, come on the SATNR — we'll show you some nice lil' back roads around South Auckland.

[Marjolein-MJ]

All right, I can just rent a VL250 Intruder with colemans suzuki. I was actually thinking about renting one for the weekend, but before I do that, the SATNR might be a very good idea!!
I saw this event allready, but going there alone, is for me still a little scary. DidJit, would you escort me?

[DidJit]

Haha Yeah, no probs. Navigating rush hour traffic for the first time in a new city alone would be an intimidating prospect.

[Marjolein-MJ]

Haha Yeah, no probs. Navigating rush hour traffic for the first time in a new city alone would be an intimidating prospect.

yeah, especially if you don't know where you're going :P
So when is the first SATNR event and will you be going?