SMC Tour of the North Island 27 Nov-5 Dec

**Slyer** · 13th October 2010, 11:24

What: A weekish long cruisey trip featuring the best parts of the North Island, south of Auckland. It's designed for seeing the sights, exploring places we find interesting and visiting all the famous pubs etc.

Who: Mainly for SMC members but anyone can tag along. Any bikes are welcome, personally I will be riding a 250. Aiming for 3-10 Max

When: The trip will be from the 27/11/10 to 5/12/10. Will be leaving on the 27th or 28th and coming back to Auckland any day leading up to the 5th, it's designed to be flexible. Just make sure you've got that Mon-Fri week off work etc. I will be doing the full trip but feel free to come late or leave early if that is all you can make, we are never further than 1 day from Auckland.

Where: Still in planning stage. The basic route is we will be heading south west to Taranaki, then across to Ruapehu etc, down to palmy/wellington and then up the east coast, going up the Coromandel and then back to Auckland.
I've started a map that anyone can help with to collaborate.
See the map here: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...23d055d5f5859e

If you want to help with the planning stage, follow the link and add points of interest. Places to stay for the night, places to see and ways to get there etc. I want to keep the trip nice and flexible so the days etc aren't set in stone. If you know anyone who would be willing to let us stay at their place for the night for free, add that in too.

We may or may not take tents depending on what everyone reckons. Need to make sure you've got plenty of money saved for accommodation, food, fuel and also money in case of emergency or breakdown and need to get your bike back to Auckland.

This isn't just my trip, it's everyone's trip so go hard and put as many suggestions on the map as you can!

**Slyer** · 16th October 2010, 22:59

Bump!
Ideas?

**Thani-B** · 17th October 2010, 12:52

I don't know if I can come yet. At this stage I can't afford it. And if I get a job I probably wont be able to get the time off. So I suppose that means I wont be able to come

**Squiggles** · 17th October 2010, 20:19

Originally Posted by Thani-B

I don't know if I can come yet. At this stage I can't afford it. And if I get a job I probably wont be able to get the time off. So I suppose that means I wont be able to come

Weak excuse! You've got a month to come up with a better one

This guy left with only $200 for his 10 year trip iirc

**Dare** · 17th October 2010, 22:11

Originally Posted by Slyer

Bump!
Ideas?

No but I'll think of some! Seems like a good time to do it

**EJK** · 17th October 2010, 22:15

Whakapapa village, Chateau Tongariro. Wise choice my man.

If the snows are gone, ride up to the ski field. It's a blistful road, trust me.
When I rode from Auck to Welly, out of 100's of kilometers, that is the single piece of road I would never forget.

**GSXR Trace** · 19th October 2010, 14:45

Hey will probably join ya on first few days (down to naki and forgotten highway, and when you lot head further south ill head back to naki) but then will have to jet back to auckland... but ill also probably stay at home with family etc since down that way

when are you wanting final numbers for each leg?

**Slyer** · 19th October 2010, 15:03

Sounds good!
Not fussed on when people commit, it's going to be a pay as you go sort of deal.

**Laurence** · 20th October 2010, 16:18

Hey, ive never really done anything with the SMC but I am a member and ive been wanting to do a ride over this summer. Im keen to go although i can only go till the 2nd as i have work. Im on a ninja 250 also so not huge bike and im not really worried about the route aslong as the majority is sealed road.
Drop us a txt for more info
0211656485.
Thanks, Laurence.

**Slyer** · 20th October 2010, 17:02

Sounds good dude. I'm riding a GPX250 myself so no worries there.
Come for as many days as you like.

**Dare** · 20th October 2010, 18:07

Originally Posted by Laurence

Hey, ive never really done anything with the SMC but I am a member and ive been wanting to do a ride over this summer. Im keen to go although i can only go till the 2nd as i have work. Im on a ninja 250 also so not huge bike and im not really worried about the route aslong as the majority is sealed road.
Drop us a txt for more info
0211656485.
Thanks, Laurence.

Welcome to the 250 club, we don't burn up the straights but we do okay in the corners! =D

**Slyer** · 20th October 2010, 18:54

We get a heck of a lot further on a tank of gas!
Lets see a Harley run at 8000rpm for 8 hours.

Yeah that's pretty much all I got.

**Dare** · 20th October 2010, 21:02

Originally Posted by Slyer

We get a heck of a lot further on a tank of gas!
Lets see a Harley run at 8000rpm for 8 hours.

Yeah that's pretty much all I got.

Rear tyres last longer!

**Laurence** · 20th October 2010, 23:11

Yeah this is my 3rd 250 as Ive been too lazy to get my full license. Its great having such a light bike and as long as I have the acceleration Im happy.