UK biker riding round New Zealand Jan-March '09

[Mystery]

How about a progress report? Did you conquer the Coro Loop on the mighty XT and where are you now?
Kathy

[One for the road]

Am just about to go underground at Waitomo caves so will have to be a quickie...

Coro loop was amazing, except for when I was advised that I could join up the metal loops at the very northern tip, by riding the walkway. Got well stuck and took me about 2 hours to get back out of there. Slippery clay badly rutted up by water streaming down it. Made a good video though!

Roads are fantastic. Definitely nede some road biased rubber on teh bike though!

[yungatart]

If you are tired of the rain, you'd best be heading to the East Coast, particularly Hawkes Bay....almost a drought here....
Bed available, secure lock up for the bike and beautiful roads.....

[wysper]

Am just about to go underground at Waitomo caves so will have to be a quickie...

Coro loop was amazing, except for when I was advised that I could join up the metal loops at the very northern tip, by riding the walkway. Got well stuck and took me about 2 hours to get back out of there. Slippery clay badly rutted up by water streaming down it. Made a good video though!

Roads are fantastic. Definitely nede some road biased rubber on teh bike though!

Sounds like you are already past Hamilton, but there is an airbed, no beer but good whiskey if you need a place in Hamilton. And two alarm clocks (one is 5years old and the other is 18mths old).

[paulmac:Me]

Nick was down here on friday. headed out to wanga republic day on sat and was going to Taupo today. Anyone over taupo/east cape way that can help him PM me and I'll give you his phone number. He's a nice guy and I'd like to thing that us kiwi's are a friendly bunch

[helenoftroy]

Hiya!!
Plenty of room for you two to stay if you would like accommodation in CHCH

[ninja250wonab]

hi there nick
Hope you enjoyed your time in the far north I am not shour what you mean with the rain thow north of Kaitaia is all brown apart from those farmers that have good sprikiler's and not on sand country. I would like to catch up with you and have a beer so if you make it this far north let me know msfbali@xtra.co.nz

[One for the road]

Hey all,

Have been having a fabulous time, and thanks to those of you who have put me up, and offered!

Will be nearing Wanganui today, having ridden a stunning road west out of Napier (can't remember the name), and steadily working it down to Wellington!

I love your country!

[ducatilover]

hey mate, which way are you going to wellington? i would recommend going through palmerston north and heading over the "pahiatua track" then down state highway two.

[Beemer]

He's at our place now, fed and watered, and I told him that was the best way to head to Wellington! Depends on his schedule and ferry booking though. Really nice guy, so make the effort to catch up with him while he's here.

[ducatilover]

if he could pm on his way down we could catch up

[Beemer]

Sorry, you're about two hours too late - he left our place at about 10am, heading north to PN before heading across the Pahiatua Track and down the Wairarapa to Wellington.

[ducatilover]

Sorry, you're about two hours too late - he left our place at about 10am, heading north to PN before heading across the Pahiatua Track and down the Wairarapa to Wellington.

bugger!

[One for the road]

Am hiding out from the rain for a few days at my dad's near Nelson, and then Nadine and I will be pressing on south. All going great, and have met only great bikers so far.
Helenoftroy, am going to drop you a line tomo or the next day about coming to see you in Christchurch!

[helenoftroy]

Have really enjoyed Nick & Nadines company!They are just lovely!!

ATM they are in Akaroa swimming with the dolphins,will stay here tonight,and are heading down South via the McKenzie country tomorrow.

Its been a pleasure having them to stay....