Unpopular (nice, but deserted) spots close around South Auckland?

**BarBender** · 10th December 2006, 17:38

Originally Posted by zeocen

The sun is great right now and I just want to go find a place to take my bike and a magazine somewhere, chill out and then treat myself to a nice ride home..

Sounds farken dodgy if you ask me...

**mansell** · 10th December 2006, 17:56

Just found this and thought I'd offer a couple of suggestions not presented. Highway 22 out to Pukekohe (where I learnt to ride) hang a right to Kingseat then come back down through Karaka. Watch the two really sharp bends at Kingseat though.
Another personal favourite has always been Twilight Road (left just past Clevedon), I can't recall were it gets out your end but I am now living in the South Island where all roads are quiet and corners are gorgeous.

I also agree with an earlier post about the run through Opaheke and a stop at The Jolly Farmer for a beer.
Just one more comes to mind, up near Ardmore Aerodrome there are some great roads.

**BarBender** · 10th December 2006, 18:53

Anywhere along the coast up to Kaiaua would b the go.
Just find a tree for shade and park up.

**blackkatana** · 10th December 2006, 19:41

Good roads out Ararimu to Paparimu then left to Hunua or right to Mangatawhiri. Not too bust if not a holiday weekend.

**gijoe1313** · 10th December 2006, 20:10

Hmmm - I guess I wouldn't be the one to pootle along with, once I get going - my bike doesn't know when to stop! You need to stop putting limits on yourself and let your bike have it's own head - end up in interesting places in the back and beyond!

Go to Raglan! Head up to Whangarei! Go East to West! Zip around Titirangi! Grab a map out and look at the squiggly bits and think "Now where is that? Let's ride!"

I parked up at Clevedon fish and chip shop today and watched the passing parade of bikers, scoffing down my nosh I wondered where they had been, who they would be meeting and what parts unknown they would be riding to! My lad, I think you need to get the spirit of adventure back into your veins, budget for the cost of two tanks of gas and just pootle!

**zeocen** · 10th December 2006, 21:02

I didn't end up going to Maraetai today

Did get some good ridin' in though.

I might have to agree with you there gijoe, on the 22nd I'm doing a trip to Whangamata and staying there for christmas, that'll be by far the furtherist I've gone so far.

Maybe you are right, I shouldn't settle for just down the road, shit I should be so lucky that I get to ride as long as I can right now.

You've opened this young'uns eyes! I think I hear Maraetai or Kaiaua calling my name tomorrow.

**gijoe1313** · 10th December 2006, 21:15

Originally Posted by zeocen

I didn't end up going to Maraetai today

Did get some good ridin' in though.

I might have to agree with you there gijoe, on the 22nd I'm doing a trip to Whangamata and staying there for christmas, that'll be by far the furtherist I've gone so far.

Maybe you are right, I shouldn't settle for just down the road, shit I should be so lucky that I get to ride as long as I can right now.

You've opened this young'uns eyes! I think I hear Maraetai or Kaiaua calling my name tomorrow.

Damn straight - and now what time you doing this? I'm always riding out that ways - 5 minutes to work, 2 hours to get home sort of thing!

Booyah! Damn - I want to pull my bike out of it's hidey-hole and go for a blat now!

Must...resist...urge....

btw - anytime you want a riding buddy, drop me a PM! And that applies to any guys'n'gals out there in wanderlust land!

**zeocen** · 10th December 2006, 21:53

Probably around midday, or in the morning if I wake up early enough

I *always* want a riding buddy/mentor, can't get any better if I'm always by myself!

**notme** · 11th December 2006, 07:31

Originally Posted by Dynamytus50

Was taht you i waved at when i was parked outside the cafe, red trx850 and silver buell x1 you were on a sv1000s

Pics i took on the ride today with my cellphone

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...7&d=1165719849

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...8&d=1165719849

Yup i think so

EDIT: looking at the photos - definitley me you saw!
there was a wof/rego checkpoint towards the end of the road, I went thru it twice and got waved thru both times! The question officer, is why? Because it's too much hassle for both rider and officer? Because they love bikers? I'm interested if there is something in the procedures that says "don't stop bikers at drink drive or wof/rego checkpoints because they are all big tough guys who will smack you one.....?

**Hellraiser** · 11th December 2006, 07:43

Originally Posted by allun

Yup i think so

EDIT: looking at the photos - definitley me you saw!
there was a wof/rego checkpoint towards the end of the road, I went thru it twice and got waved thru both times! The question officer, is why? Because it's too much hassle for both rider and officer? Because they love bikers? I'm interested if there is something in the procedures that says "don't stop bikers at drink drive or wof/rego checkpoints because they are all big tough guys who will smack you one.....?

Not true McJim and i went through it as well there was a group of 6 -8 bikes 3 cars ahead of us and they all got parked up on the side of the road and asked to remove their helmets, they were checked for reg, warrant and Licence, there was also a guy on a Harley with them who even got checked for arrest warrants but McJim and I were just waved through even after we dug in our pockets to get out our licences.

**klingon** · 11th December 2006, 07:56

Originally Posted by Hellraiser

there was also a guy on a Harley with them who even got checked for arrest warrants

Of course the instruction book says "always check guys on Harleys for arrest warrants" and "wave through the guy who has a camera strapped to his tank"

**Hellraiser** · 11th December 2006, 08:11

Originally Posted by zeocen

on the 22nd I'm doing a trip to Whangamata and staying there for christmas, that'll be by far the furtherist I've gone so far.

Aaah I'll be in Whiritoa for the Xmas Holidays, unfortunantly i won't have my road bike with me but i will have my MX bike with me so if your interested in learning what its like to ride on dirt (on my bike not yours) then i'll more than welcome the company down at the black hill MX club in Waihi.

Let me know .........

P.S No need to worry there's plenty of room for the chopper to land if we need it ......... LOL

**zeocen** · 11th December 2006, 09:55

Originally Posted by Hellraiser

Aaah I'll be in Whiritoa for the Xmas Holidays, unfortunantly i won't have my road bike with me but i will have my MX bike with me so if your interested in learning what its like to ride on dirt (on my bike not yours) then i'll more than welcome the company down at the black hill MX club in Waihi.

Let me know .........

P.S No need to worry there's plenty of room for the chopper to land if we need it ......... LOL

Haha, good to know! I'll have to keep that in mind, MX looks like a heap of fun.
Well, the weather is on my side today, so it's look like it's off to Maraetai for me! *gets gear ready*