German biker looking forward to meeting Kiwi Bikers!

**Nobby** · 7th August 2012, 08:44

Hey Kiwi-Bkers!

I'll visit New Zealand from Dez´12 to Feb´13 with my BMW F650 GS Dakar TT39.
Most of the time I will travel for my own, only for about 3-4 weeks my girlfriend will be with me (she can't get away for so long without quitting her job and that is not an option).

I (we) don't want to do as many kilometers as possible but see the best spots of NZ and meet people with the same interest in travelling by bike, because this is for me the best way to travel along!

So if you like to meet and have a chat about travelling or anything else - not only bike-related, anyway - or to show me the best (gravel)roads in your region, just send an email or PM how to contact you when I am nearby.

And if there is place to put up a tent on your ground I wouldn't mind

Greetings
Nobby

P.S.
Anyone here who lives near Havelock, Marlborough Sounds?

I'm looking for a german couple, they live in Havelock as far as I know since about 10 Years, it's a pity we lost contact but it was nearly anavoidable 'cause of the things that happened in my life that time they left germany...
So if you are from Havelock or nearby, it would be a great deal if you email me, so I could give you their name (I won't post names in a forum without permission) and you could give them my email-address, so they can contact me if they want. (Can't find them in White Pages, are there other registers for telephone numbers/addresses in NZ?)

**Louie** · 19th August 2012, 11:10

Hello Welcome to NZ !

I have just returned from Germany.
I travelled from Vladivostok Russia through Ukraine Romania etc.
If you are coming to Auckland ? let me know, there is a free bed here for you.
Germans were good to me .. so I repay the hospitality.

Louie

**Madness** · 19th August 2012, 11:16

The Electoral Roll could help you find your friends but they're not online, only in printed form & available to view at public libraries. Enjoy your trip

**James Deuce** · 19th August 2012, 11:22

Don't mention the war.

**nosebleed** · 19th August 2012, 13:03

Originally Posted by James Deuce

Don't mention the war.

On the contrary, there is little chance of finding a more lively conversation.

2x World War Champions yo!

**oneofsix** · 19th August 2012, 13:13

Originally Posted by nosebleed

On the contrary, there is little chance of finding a more lively conversation.

2x World War Champions yo!

I thought he meant the NZ wars.

Nobby, hope you enjoy your visit to NZ and good luck finding your friend.

**clint640** · 18th September 2012, 14:31

Hi Mate, check in to the Adventure-Dual purpose section of this forum if you enjoy some gravel, there are usually a few rides & gatherings organised over summer where you would be welcome to join in.

Check out the NZ FAQ on ADV too.

Will send PM with details, if we are home when you come through Rotorua you are welcome to come & stay.

Cheers
Clint

**Chappie** · 30th September 2012, 15:15

G'Day Nobby
Have you had any success with finding your friends in Havelock ?
Let me know as I may be able to help.
Chappie.

**Nobby** · 1st October 2012, 04:43

Originally Posted by Chappie

G'Day Nobby
Have you had any success with finding your friends in Havelock ?
Let me know as I may be able to help.
Chappie.

Hey Chappie,

yep, just last week I've got their email-address.
Sorry for not keeping this up to date, I'm too busy with work now...

Ride on!
Nobby

**Nobby** · 2nd October 2012, 05:58

Originally Posted by Louie

Hello Welcome to NZ !

I have just returned from Germany.
I travelled from Vladivostok Russia through Ukraine Romania etc.
If you are coming to Auckland ? let me know, there is a free bed here for you.
Germans were good to me .. so I repay the hospitality.

Louie

Hi Louie!

Actually I'm arriving in Auckland, planned date is 24th of November.
It would be a great deal if you have a bed for some days, because I probably will have to wait for the arrival f my bike.
(Estimated time of arrival of the ship is 23.11., but usually there is a 2-3 day difference back or forth. In addition the 23rd is a Friday, so even if it is on time, I will have to wait till monday...)
And, of course, if you can show me some good spots of the city, and/or having some drinks together I wouldn't mind

Let me know if this will be OK as soon as you can, please, because otherwise I'll have to book a room...

Thanks a lot!
Nobby