Advice on general wandering about this fair land

[elpigaro]

Hey all recently arrived from Ireland and picking up a bike in christchurch in the coming days, in NZ for another year and just wanted to know what are the things in the members opinions that one absolutely should and should not do.
I realise this is an open ended question anyway Ill be inchristchurch this weekend if anyone wants to meet for a beer and impart some knowledge,
Many thanks,
Elpigaro

[jrandom]

Don't fall off your bike.

[tri boy]

Do enjoy yourself.

[MyGSXF:Me]

DO.. come & say gidday when ya in Nelson!!

oh.. & make absolutely sure ya DO the Crown Range road.. (from Wanaka to Queenstown!!)

Jen

[CookMySock]

do post on KB regularly. include pictures. Tell us about your (mis)adventures.

DB

[YellowDog]

The Guinness isn't so good here.

Keep up with KB meets and rides.

There is great riding N,S,E,W of both Islands.

[Edbear]

...There is great riding N,S,E,W of both Islands.

Yeah, and all over the place as well..!

[puddytat]

Eat a Steak & cheese pie...(the ones that come in a paper bag)
Ride the Buller Gorge

[FJRider]

Do the Brass Monkey

[MaxB]

How about:
Taste some qualtiy venison.
Do the East Coast loop (Gisborne-Opotiki-East Cape-Gisborne).

[karla]

DO.. come & say gidday when ya in Nelson!!

oh.. & make absolutely sure ya DO the Crown Range road.. (from Wanaka to Queenstown!!)

Jen

I think Jen and I should get together and start a lonely bikers accommodation business. Is her couch as comfortable as mine? We could get a few two wheeled travellers to compare notes.

Elpigaro - welcome to the land of the long white cloud, look forward to seeing you. There may be a ride on Sat afternoon to Duvuchelles, or Sunday - maybe to Diamond Harbour? The coffee out there is pretty good ...

In Chch there are rides every Wed night, although it's getting a bit cold ... I don't get along often but there is always someone there to ride with.

Hope you enjoy your stay!

[MyGSXF:Me]

I think Jen and I should get together and start a lonely bikers accommodation business. Is her couch as comfortable as mine? We could get a few two wheeled travellers to compare notes.

hehehee.. Good idea chick!! but I'd win m'dear!!! my boys get doubled up in one room & the visitor gets to stay in the empty room.. in a real bed!! (only a dwarf would fit on our couch.. )

[karla]

hehehee.. Good idea chick!! but I'd win m'dear!!! my boys get doubled up in one room & the visitor gets to stay in the empty room.. in a real bed!! (only a dwarf would fit on our couch.. )

Mmmm - palatial I've had the blow-up bed out for another biker, but have slept on the couch many times myself and it's pretty nice so I don't have a preference either way as long as I don't have to give up my bed.

TWhat do you feed passing bikers? I opted for the traditional roast (lamb and veges) and pancakes (Sunday night tradition), but I think that I need to revise this now that I am assuming the role of "city grll". Perhaps a fritatta, and salad, and you can't go past the old pavlova and fruit salad of course. I've been working and feeding kids three minute noodles for too long ...

Ops - sorry epigaro - thread hijack! Back to you ...

Do .. try whitebait on the West Coast and crayfish in Kaikoura ...

[elpigaro]

Cheers folks for all the advice, bought the beast today a 1250 bandit so will be out and about shortly will keep in touch and photos will be on the way, thanks for all the replies,
Elpioaro

[Jantar]

Enjoy your time over here, and keep your planned itinery up to date. That way we'll know when to expect you in various parts of the country, and can let you know whats happening.