South Island fuel stops

**rebel** · 15th November 2012, 01:39

gday not too sure where to put this but,
I'm thinking of doing a bit of riding down south before xmas... bike has a range of about 160km taking it easy, so will I ben able to do Hokitika-Haast-central Otago, and Arthurs Pass/Greymouth-Chch? Been a while since I've done it and can't remember if there are any fuel stops, cheers.

**gammaguy** · 15th November 2012, 02:57

I have a bike with similar range

If you travel in daytime hours only and carry a small container for an emergency you might be OK

Nervous riding ahead for you

MD · 15th November 2012, 07:34

It'll be tight for you in places. The long dead ends will be too far e.g. Westport to Karamea (no gas in Karamea) is about 90/100km each way.

Westport to Grey is another one of the long dry sections. Heading south from Grey you can fill up at Hokitika, then at Fox Glacier, where you will enjoy paying for the most expensive gas in NZ and enjoy the experience again at Haast Junction. From there to Hawera should be ok with a 160km tank range.

Milford Sound might be out of the question for you though. It's another dead end with no gas at MS.

**neels** · 15th November 2012, 07:47

As above, shouldn't be any problems if you're travelling during the day down the west coast.

From Greymouth to chch there is fuel at Arthurs Pass and at Springfield.

Haast to wanaka and north up the middle of the island is no problem.

**Gremlin** · 15th November 2012, 08:57

160km taking it easy? Yeup, going to be a cruisy trip for you.

As MD said, dead ends like Karamea and Milford Sound are 100-120km one way, so not an option.

West Coast, you can fill at Hokitika, Franz Josef/Fox Glacier (both had gas last time I went through) and Haast (you'll be in a whole new world with that gas price).

Springs Junction can be touch and go at times, most times they have gas (not always 91 and 95) and occasionally they don't.

You're making your trip a whole lot more exciting! Basically, when out on the open road, I'd be filling at every gas station I see until I know I'm safe for the destination...

**tigertim20** · 15th November 2012, 10:19

Originally Posted by rebel

gday not too sure where to put this but,
I'm thinking of doing a bit of riding down south before xmas... bike has a range of about 160km taking it easy, so will I ben able to do Hokitika-Haast-central Otago, and Arthurs Pass/Greymouth-Chch? Been a while since I've done it and can't remember if there are any fuel stops, cheers.

youll be fine.

a group of us recently did the escapade, bsically the same route, his bike has a range of 160km also.

**pritch** · 15th November 2012, 16:00

Last year I went around with a group and one of the guys rode a KTM Duke which hasn't got an overly large tank. He did miss out the longest leg though, which had all of us who did on reserve coming down off Arthurs pass toward Ch.

The Ducati Owners go round every couple of years or so and their bikes aren't all noted for tank range. I was pleased to have swapped my
S4R for the Triple prior to the trip.

**Bass** · 15th November 2012, 16:03

Originally Posted by MD

It'll be tight for you in places. The long dead ends will be too far e.g. Westport to Karamea (no gas in Karamea) is about 90/100km each way.

We got gas in Karamea when we were there just after Easter

**doc** · 15th November 2012, 16:13

Originally Posted by Gremlin

and Haast (you'll be in a whole new world with that gas price).

...

Makarora can be the pricey place...seen tour buses only get $20 there

**FJRider** · 15th November 2012, 16:19

Originally Posted by gammaguy

I have a bike with similar range

If you travel in daytime hours only and carry a small container for an emergency you might be OK

Nervous riding ahead for you

Gas in Ross, Harihari, Whataroa, Franz Josef (24 hour pump), Fox (24 hour too I think), Haast (24 hour card/cash reader pump), Makaroa, Hawea, Wanaka (24 hour pump)

In Karamea area ... Market Cross had a pump.

**FJRider** · 15th November 2012, 16:20

Originally Posted by doc

Makarora can be the pricey place...seen tour buses only get $20 there

Yep ... two gold bars per liter ... (if it's on special)

**unstuck** · 15th November 2012, 16:24

Makarora is the most expensive. should be ok, if you fill in haast before going through there though. Have fun.

**FJRider** · 15th November 2012, 16:28

Originally Posted by unstuck

Makarora is the most expensive. should be ok, if you fill in haast before going through there though. Have fun.

Hawea gas is cheaper ... 50 km's from Makarora.

**scumdog** · 15th November 2012, 16:29

Originally Posted by MD

......you will enjoy paying for the most expensive gas in NZ and enjoy the experience again at Haast Junction. From there to Hawera should be ok with a 160km tank range.

Hawea

Unless you want a hua of a long ride and a ferry crossing...