Six-week tourist

[Nearly Homeless Nick]

Arriving on Monday the 16 Dec, as soon as I have found some wheels I'm off, north for bit then south for longer. That's the end of the planning stage.

If anyone has a bit of spare time either to advise on where to go or where to stay it will be appreciated. biggest problem will be getting a bike fast enough for me to bugger off on

[kinger]

You're arriving in a two month spell when any transgression of 5kmh or more over the limit can be ticketed.
Your choice if you stick to it.

[Nearly Homeless Nick]

Thanks for the warning. is this for the coppers xmas piss up, or will it aid road safety

[kinger]

Seems to be an attempt to really piss off most people while not affecting those who need it. I struggle to see why it was safe to overtake a logging truck at 110 on 30th November, but on 1st December, it becomes a hazard and passing lanes become pretty useless.
Aside from this, enjoy your trip brother.

[Tagger]

biggest problem will be getting a bike fast enough for me to bugger off on

i also just bought a bike a couple of weeks ago and found that this goes a LOT faster than in europe, basicly it's just a mather of filling in some paperwork... so don't worry about that.

[Tagger]

how did your trip go ?

[Nearly Homeless Nick]

Hi tagger, I'm back in cold wet Europe wishing I was still in NZ
I had a fantastic time and met many fantastic people. The bike had a couple of minor problems and was helped out well beyond what would happen here. The kiwi way of life really appeals to me and it won't be my last visit. I wish there was some way I could get to live there but being the wrong end of 40, single and without a Dr degree I fear I'd not pass the first hurdle.

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