Canadian on a FULL New Zealand-wide, year-long (or longer) tour via Adventure Bike.

[Atmonauti]

I got to Ski Mount Taranaki. Even helped out the volunteers and hiked the mountain's top tow rope to dig it out which proved successful in opening up the highest rope tow in Austrasia.

Unbelieveable poor visibility but just what I needed. I actually finally felt like I had arrived in New Zealand.

Missing the entirety of the record snowfall year back home in Canada it was good to be back in the saddle so to speak.

Positively Taranaki Hardcore. The people and its land.

[Number One]

Great to hear you are enjoying your adventures. Catch ya on the weekend

[Naki Rat]

Any chance he got to see the mountain without cloud?

Not as I can remember, but I have provided Dan with photographic evidence that 'Eggie' does in fact show itself on occasions

And another Naki day dawning....

[ynot slow]

Not as I can remember, but I have provided Dan with photographic evidence that 'Eggie' does in fact show itself on occasions

And another Naki day dawning....

Know the feeling when tourists come to the province and say where's the mountain?My cousins were born in Aussie,used to return every 2 years to visit grandparents with their parents,usually they saw the hill maybe half the time here,and our auntie lived under the mountain so to speak.

Good to see you're enjoying the province and the country,is a good place eh?

[fire eyes]

fantastic photo Naki Rat!

[fire eyes]

Know the feeling when tourists come to the province and say where's the mountain?My cousins were born in Aussie,used to return every 2 years to visit grandparents with their parents,usually they saw the hill maybe half the time here,and our auntie lived under the mountain so to speak.

Good to see you're enjoying the province and the country,is a good place eh?

I love the mountain view from Hawera! he looks so different from other angled but pure perfection from this side .. we stopped off while heading out to Opunake so Dan could take a photo of him .. unfortunately there was a bit of cloud ... it kinda like that though eh .. when you wanna see him he hides and when you dont have the expectation there he he stands in his full glory! (sorry starting to sound like a sermon lol)

[ynot slow]

I love the mountain view from Hawera! he looks so different from other angled but pure perfection from this side .. we stopped off while heading out to Opunake so Dan could take a photo of him .. unfortunately there was a bit of cloud ... it kinda like that though eh .. when you wanna see him he hides and when you dont have the expectation there he he stands in his full glory! (sorry starting to sound like a sermon lol)

It is only when you leave the area you really appreciate the sight when home.

As for grandeur,it is great this time of year with a snow covering,mind you my brother says the same thing about Queenstown this time of year,he still likes the mountain when home at dads' place which is up Pembroke Rd,great views of the hill.Hawera definately has a good profile,Opunake not bad either,especially Fanthams Peak with snow on it.

[Number One]

Dan rocked up lto Skelstars party last night. Really nice bloke...he's going to come bucketting today. Pity about the shitty weather...oh well

[Radar]

Dan - Thanks for stopping by to see me in Masterton. You are welcome back and hopefully you can stay longer! Have a great time on the South Island - let us know about your adventures.

I have two photos of you on my KB profile page (albums), here:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=665

The second pic shows the front and back packs you are wearing. He is loaded down, folks!
The first pic shows the gear on the back of your bike.

Cheers - Radar aka Steve

[Trudes]

Hey Dan. Was lovely to meet you last night and today at the buckets, hope you enjoyed watching us mad Kiwis racing "Kiwi styles"! If you manage to come again we'll have to sort you some leathers and a ride.... maybe on Pamela if you're keen.... I know you were quite keen on Pammy weren't you? It's ok, she has that effect on men!
Safe travels mate!

[Sully60]

Hey Dan it was good to meet you in the weekend.

It was bit of a shame we couldn't get you out on the bucket but at least you got a good taste for the whole scene (the highs and lows) and hey at least I got to spread some fever.

It was cool to learn something about Canada that didn't come from South Park too, maybe one day you could show us around were you live.

One question though,



What would Brian Boitano do?

[flame]

Awesome to meet you Dan, cheers for coming along to the 'crazy house'. Hope your south Island trip is friggen awesome! and don't forget to come stay with us on your way back up country (if we didn't scare you too much)

[Atmonauti]

Well im all booked for my bluebridge crossing to the south island.

8am tomorrow heading to Blenhiem first and might try to head to some ski mountains further south before heading back up to Motueka for the skydiving festival aug 16-24

Thanks to all the welly folks. Such an amazing group of people I will be back thats a promise!! Can't wait to get my knee down on one of those buckets!!

Thanks so much for having me freebird.

Wellington is such an amazing city.

South Island here I come

[Swoop]

Well im all booked for my bluebridge crossing to the south island.

Dan. Did you get the discount that they are offering if heading to Good Vibes?

[chanceyy]

Well im all booked for my bluebridge crossing to the south island.

8am tomorrow heading to Blenhiem first and might try to head to some ski mountains further south before heading back up to Motueka for the skydiving festival aug 16-24

Thanks to all the welly folks. Such an amazing group of people I will be back thats a promise!! Can't wait to get my knee down on one of those buckets!!

Thanks so much for having me freebird.

Wellington is such an amazing city.

South Island here I come

Great to meet you Dan & it sounds like you are going on the Monte Stello so make sure you go catch up with dogs .. I will text him to let him know you will be on the sailing in the morn

ride safe & fun down south