Thinking about visit NZ in Feb 2009, so need some help

[Oleg Shadow]

Anyone can help us?
- we want to rent or byu old bike but in good condition (for about 10 days riding - is a good result) Dual Purpose. Sp where can we do that?
- wanna see your country for north to south (both islands) So we're need POI. beaches and rocky roads are welcome.
- wanna live somewhere with walls windows roof and hot water Motels or hotels *** - are welcome. But if someone invite us for a night - you welcome too.
- make new friends on our way. prefer our ages and lifestyle.


We: - is me (35 year) and my girlfriend (32).

Hm...here's my short story of life



may be someone of you ride those days with us?

[Blackbird]

Hi Oleg

I can only help you with some of your questions but February is a great time to come to NZ as the weather normally very settled. If you only have 10 days, it is best to only tour one island and I would recommend the south island as it is a paradise for bikers. If you have longer, then both islands is a possibility but you don't want to spoil it by to hard a schedule.

This is the book you need: http://www.mapsworldwide.com/sku_29987.htm. It has maps, POI and details of all the best routes. When we tour the south island, we stay in cabins owned run by the Top 10 chain: http://www.top10.co.nz/. There are many other options.

Some of the other members should be able to tell you about bike hire or purchase.

Best of luck!

[Oleg Shadow]

Thank you. continue collect information about south island

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Thank you. continue collect information about south island

No the north Island is much better and it also helps that is warmer

[Radar]

Anyone can help us?

- wanna live somewhere with walls windows roof and hot water Motels or hotels *** - are welcome. But if someone invite us for a night - you welcome too.
- make new friends on our way. prefer our ages and lifestyle.

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For a great off road time, try Tukino Mountain Road, off The Desert Road near Mt Ruapehu. See my signature for a photo.

[Rosie]

Hi Oleg!

There are quite a few Adventure riding types on Kiwibiker, so once you have an idea of where you want to go, they should be able to help with some road suggestions.

10 days isn't very long, so I would consider looking around the South Island, and leaving the North Island for next time NZ doesn't look very big, but there are lots of very scenic twisty roads, so it takes a while to get from place to place. Here's a trip that Clint640 and I did in the South Island in March last year: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=322254

I think there are some places in Christchurch that hire BMWs. Christchurch would also be a good place to start and finish. If you are interested in buying a bike http://www.trademe.co.nz is our equivalent of ebay, and will give you an idea of what is out there in the second hand bike market.

Horizons Unlimited is having a meet-up near Christchurch on February 20th-22nd. There is an Adventure bike rally the weekend after, near Te Anau. Both would be good opportunities to meet other adventure/dual-purpose riders. I am pretty sure Clint and I will be in the South Island for both events.

The New Zealand Motorcycle Atlas is very useful. It mainly has sealed routes on it, but also has some gravel roads.

Enjoy your trip planning!

Rosie

[Beemer]

You two would be welcome to stay with us for a couple of nights if you are passing through - check out our posts in the top thread in this forum.