travellers looking for meeting kiwibikers

**et-wa** · 27th November 2005, 03:24

we (a german couple 41 + 44) are planning to travel NZ north and south island for 3 month (january to march 06) with a yamaha xt and a suzuki dr 650.
we

already travelled lots of europe, asia, north america and southern africa. In december we stay in southern australia.
we would be happy to meet kiwi-bikers and to get great hints what to do and see in NZ, maybe to stay with somebody, when it is possible

looking forward to meet you nice people
Elke + Arne

**Beemer** · 27th November 2005, 11:00

Hi there, depending on when you are in our area (Levin - 50kms south of Palmerston North and 100kms north of Wellington), we could put you two up for a couple of days. We will be heading off on holiday in early March, but apart from then, we will most likely be home during that time.

We've already offered Tanja and Christian (another German couple here at present) a bed when they are here in early January 2006, so send me a PM and we can work something out. We have a large spare room and plenty of secure garaging.

My husband gave Mac some ideas on where to ride while he was here, so he'd be more than happy to do the same for you.

Faye and Andy

**airplane** · 27th November 2005, 19:04

We also will welcome you in March. We live in Lower Hutt (just north of Wellington) and would be happy to provide accommodation. heather and I are both bike riders.

Send me a PM and I will forward contact details.

Cheers

**MSTRS:Me** · 28th November 2005, 08:28

Hi from Hawkes Bay, where you will find some of the best riding in the country (and maybe some room to stay a night or two). Keep us posted on your movements.

**Quasievil** · 28th November 2005, 08:35

Hi, youre welcome to stay with us for a night or two, we have a spare comfortable room, send me a PM if your interested .
Have a safe ride

**clint640** · 28th November 2005, 14:09

G'day , I'm in Taupo, I'd be glad to show you around some of the local roads, or just catch up for a beer. I'm travelling to the South Island with friends in March so we could maybe meet up for some riding down there. Keep us updated.
Major tip: Get the NZ Motorcycle Atlas, published by Hema Maps. It has lots of good info & includes many gravel routes. The NZ 4wd guidebooks by Ken Sibly & Andy Cocroft (2 for each island I think) are also excellent resources for adventure touring.

Cheers
Clint

**Bartman10** · 29th November 2005, 12:48

Have you been to Russia? I'm very keen to find out about motorcycling there.

Send a message when you come to Wellington.

**Trow** · 29th November 2005, 20:54

looking forward to seeing you!! you are more than welcome to stay here for a few nights in auckland, PM me if you are interested

Cheers
Scott and Sandy

**hondav2** · 2nd December 2005, 21:24

Originally Posted by clint640

G'day , I'm in Taupo, I'd be glad to show you around some of the local roads, or just catch up for a beer. I'm travelling to the South Island with friends in March so we could maybe meet up for some riding down there. Keep us updated.
Major tip: Get the NZ Motorcycle Atlas, published by Hema Maps. It has lots of good info & includes many gravel routes. The NZ 4wd guidebooks by Ken Sibly & Andy Cocroft (2 for each island I think) are also excellent resources for adventure touring.

Cheers
Clint

Hi Clint, How many bikers web sites are you on Cob, March hare rally 3-4-5th March, try and make it there and we can ride the Haka Valley, Danseys, then there is a road from St Bathens going west I want to check out. Nevis , Mavora lakes, Borland Saddle ect. Cheers Toddy

**hondav2** · 2nd December 2005, 21:32

I live near Te Anau down near the bottom of the south Island. I would love to have yous stay here. I rode 43,000km in North America from May to Aug on a DR650, and would like to swap notes and see your pics. I plan to go back next June to Aug, 3 months to see the eastern side. I also have a workshop if yous need to catch up on maintainance. cheers Toddy

**RiderInBlack** · 2nd December 2005, 22:00

I live Northland of Auckland (see attached maps) on a farm with a Mountain, stream, and river. You are welcome to stay here.
You must come up here to ride the Kauri Forest.

**chickin** · 7th December 2005, 16:36

We live on Waiheke Island a 30 minute ferry journey from Auckland city you are welcome to stay with us for a few days PM us for details (there is a car ferry to get your bikes here)

Cheers

**et-wa** · 10th December 2005, 08:40

.. thanks for we nice reply. we would enjoy to visit you on your island ;-).
because we did already some planning for the way down, it would be great to come along in te beginning or middle of march. what do you think?

we wish you a good prechristmas time - although ist not white, isnt it ;-)

cheers elke + arne

**MSTRS:Me** · 10th December 2005, 08:52

Originally Posted by et-wa

we wish you a good prechristmas time - although ist not white, isnt it ;-)

cheers elke + arne

Huey the weather god is not co-operating. 35c here yesterday. The snow, she jus' won't settle.
Or do you have something against the 'tanned' members of society??