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    After much agonising on which direction, I've decided to go Welly to Hastings visa route 52 (or part of it at least, we'll see), stay overnight in Napier, then over Gentle Annie and home via the west side of Lake Taupo. Departing Wellington at around 1pm, hence the short day 1.

    Day 1: https://goo.gl/maps/oyQVF7ELVH12

    Day 2: https://goo.gl/maps/GVHPKikip2r

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    Sounds good .
    Let us know how you get on , the forecast is good for the weekend

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike.Gayner View Post
    After much agonising on which direction, I've decided to go Welly to Hastings visa route 52 (or part of it at least, we'll see), stay overnight in Napier, then over Gentle Annie and home via the west side of Lake Taupo. Departing Wellington at around 1pm, hence the short day 1.

    Day 1: https://goo.gl/maps/oyQVF7ELVH12

    Day 2: https://goo.gl/maps/GVHPKikip2r
    I suggest you take SH50 into Napier instead of that last leg of SH2. It's a bit quicker, can be tempting to make it a lot quicker but there are cops along there sometimes.

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    Parapara is average at the moment due to slips etc.
    Old Wanganui river road will be closed for a very long time, (unless your on knobblies)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ender EnZed View Post
    I suggest you take SH50 into Napier instead of that last leg of SH2. It's a bit quicker, can be tempting to make it a lot quicker but there are cops along there sometimes.
    Thanks, I've made that adjustment.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike.Gayner View Post
    After much agonising on which direction, I've decided to go Welly to Hastings visa route 52 (or part of it at least, we'll see), stay overnight in Napier, then over Gentle Annie and home via the west side of Lake Taupo. Departing Wellington at around 1pm, hence the short day 1.

    Day 1: https://goo.gl/maps/oyQVF7ELVH12

    Day 2: https://goo.gl/maps/GVHPKikip2r
    Good choice - you'll have a blast ...


    Quote Originally Posted by Ender EnZed View Post
    I suggest you take SH50 into Napier instead of that last leg of SH2. It's a bit quicker, can be tempting to make it a lot quicker but there are cops along there sometimes.
    Not necessarily true that it is faster - I've used both and found it depends on the traffic, wether etc ... SH50 is cetainly more fun if you are not familiar and bored with the route ...
    "So if you meet me, have some sympathy, have some courtesy, have some taste ..."

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    Quote Originally Posted by tri boy View Post
    Parapara is average at the moment due to slips etc.
    Old Wanganui river road will be closed for a very long time, (unless your on knobblies)
    I did The Paraparas on the way to Cold Kiwi on a cruiser (vt750) no problem. A few one way sections and a couple of one way bits that have lights other than that the road is good(the mud has washed away). Keep it quiet and the cars will stay away!!!! Regards Richard
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    Day 1 done with, heading over Gentle Annie today. Good god that route 52 was a good suggestion, incredible road. Headed back onto the highway at Danniverke because I was well behind schedule.

    The Speed Triple is something else. I was a bit disappointed during the initial ride out of Wellington through typical Welly burbs, the bike felt very ordinary. But on the open road and twisties it's a very special bike.

    Foggy cold morning in Napier this morning.

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