Page 1 of 4 123 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 54

Thread: How does this look for a Northland road trip?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    26th May 2015 - 21:48
    Bike
    2015 GSX1300R Hayabusa
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    273

    How does this look for a Northland road trip?



    Gonna be on my GSXR Thou.

    Thinking of swinging by 90 mile beach to see what the fuss is about also!

    Will I have trouble running out of fuel?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    20th October 2005 - 17:09
    Bike
    Its a Boat
    Location
    ----->
    Posts
    14,901
    There is fuel at Waitiki 20 km from the Cape. Fuel up at Awanui BP before head up Far North road and you'll be sweet.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    26th May 2015 - 21:48
    Bike
    2015 GSX1300R Hayabusa
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    273
    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    There is fuel at Waitiki 20 km from the Cape. Fuel up at Awanui BP before head up Far North road and you'll be sweet.
    Sweet as.

    I was actually going to take the scenic route from Russel to Whangarei - will there be any gas down that way?

  4. #4
    Join Date
    4th February 2012 - 09:18
    Bike
    Katana GS650 1983
    Location
    Somewhere
    Posts
    106
    After Whangarei at Whakapara turn off and do the Helena Bay road upto the ferry crossing at Okiato - very scenic good roads
    YOU ARE A LONG TIME DEAD!! ENJOY LIFE WHILE YOU HAVE IT!!

  5. #5
    Join Date
    26th May 2015 - 21:48
    Bike
    2015 GSX1300R Hayabusa
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    273
    Quote Originally Posted by IkieBikie View Post
    After Whangarei at Whakapara turn off and do the Helena Bay road upto the ferry crossing at Okiato - very scenic good roads
    Yup - was on the route but for some reason google maps changed it when I embedded it

  6. #6
    Join Date
    23rd July 2014 - 12:08
    Bike
    '08 Wee
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    318
    Quote Originally Posted by jonnyk5614 View Post
    Sweet as.

    I was actually going to take the scenic route from Russel to Whangarei - will there be any gas down that way?
    Pretty sure there is still a servo at the corner of Old Russel Road and State Highway 1. It has usually been at night when I have gone past though so it has been shut. Haven't been diving up that way in a while though so not sure if it is still there. Haven't taken the bike either but Old Russel road feels like it could be a good bit of fun on two wheels.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    30th January 2004 - 11:00
    Bike
    Indian Scout
    Location
    In a happy place - Kapiti
    Posts
    2,281
    I did Northland loop in October and detoured to Helena Bay and Russell. Didn't do the HW16 bit though.

    Awesome roads up there and as I posted at the time, possibly the best roads for motorcycling in the country. By that I mean no one up north has any idea what a straight line is. Reached the point of exhaustion from flicking left, right, left, right all day and night. No concerns with petrol supply.
    Happiness is a means of travel, not a destination

  8. #8
    Join Date
    23rd July 2014 - 12:08
    Bike
    '08 Wee
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    318
    Quote Originally Posted by MD View Post
    I did Northland loop in October and detoured to Helena Bay and Russell. Didn't do the HW16 bit though.

    Awesome roads up there and as I posted at the time, possibly the best roads for motorcycling in the country. By that I mean no one up north has any idea what a straight line is. Reached the point of exhaustion from flicking left, right, left, right all day and night. No concerns with petrol supply.
    About how far between most stops? I only have an ity bity tank on my 250 but wouldn't mind exploring up there a bit.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    26th May 2015 - 21:48
    Bike
    2015 GSX1300R Hayabusa
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    273
    Any cops about?

    I presume just on the looooooong SH1 straight bits up to the cape but nadda else otherwise?

  10. #10
    Join Date
    26th May 2015 - 21:48
    Bike
    2015 GSX1300R Hayabusa
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    273
    Quote Originally Posted by jonnyk5614 View Post
    Yup - was on the route but for some reason google maps changed it when I embedded it
    Aha - google maps doesn't include "drag to change route" when you embed. Fixed

  11. #11
    Join Date
    20th October 2005 - 17:09
    Bike
    Its a Boat
    Location
    ----->
    Posts
    14,901

    Fuel is not a problem

    Quote Originally Posted by rambaldi View Post
    About how far between most stops? I only have an ity bity tank on my 250 but wouldn't mind exploring up there a bit.
    We used to do an annual ride to the cape taking 250's with us and never a problem was had with fuel.

  12. #12
    Join Date
    6th May 2012 - 10:41
    Bike
    invisibike
    Location
    pulling a sick mono
    Posts
    6,057
    Blog Entries
    4
    Quote Originally Posted by rambaldi View Post
    Pretty sure there is still a servo at the corner of Old Russel Road and State Highway 1. It has usually been at night when I have gone past though so it has been shut. Haven't been diving up that way in a while though so not sure if it is still there. Haven't taken the bike either but Old Russel road feels like it could be a good bit of fun on two wheels.
    yes. BP at whakapara (just before teh old russel turnoff). if you miss that i think it's about 20km up, detour off old russel road to oakura there's a GAS.
    the road itself. lots of off camber corners and logging trucks and fuckwits doing 70 and few chances to pass and some campers too.

    but certainly a beaut bit of countryside.


    Quote Originally Posted by jonnyk5614 View Post
    Any cops about?

    I presume just on the looooooong SH1 straight bits up to the cape but nadda else otherwise?
    depends. every now and then they get it in their heads to block off a town. kawakawa usually.

    i occasionally see them trolling on some very random roads... but if they bother even turning around, they never catch me

  13. #13
    Join Date
    6th May 2012 - 10:41
    Bike
    invisibike
    Location
    pulling a sick mono
    Posts
    6,057
    Blog Entries
    4
    as a side note the fishing at helena bay is shit. teal bay is heaps prettier (neither on the main road but both on the: )
    back road back down to tutukaka - mimiwhangata. few gravel bits but it's way pretty. and the mermaid pools are worth a trek.

  14. #14
    Join Date
    26th May 2015 - 21:48
    Bike
    2015 GSX1300R Hayabusa
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    273
    Quote Originally Posted by Akzle View Post
    i occasionally see them trolling on some very random roads... but if they bother even turning around, they never catch me
    I'm on a thou.......

  15. #15
    Join Date
    6th May 2012 - 10:41
    Bike
    invisibike
    Location
    pulling a sick mono
    Posts
    6,057
    Blog Entries
    4
    Quote Originally Posted by jonnyk5614 View Post
    I'm on a thou.......
    so why are you asking about cops?

    ...are you a bitch?

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •