US to South Island for 2 weeks in March - April

[portokiwi]

Yes I have seen Dr peppers in some of the Chinese shops in Panmure.
Mate just suck the icing of a Christmas cake...... That stuff is bad
If in hardship.... In Christchurch hit the U.S antartic programe its based by the airport.
The guys there drink it they could give you a direction to find some and I know they had shake & bake there tooo.... I use to overdose on the junk food machine they had in their ready room

[JPOnion]

Woo! I can't believe I'm doing, this. I haven't been out of the country in years. I've got tickets and a bike all lined up for me to leave March 26, arrive March 28 and ride as much as I can until I have to fly home April 12.

I'm still not sure where I'll be or when, other than the Christchurch airport when I land / depart. My trip planning tends to be to pick a location to go, figure the transport there and back, and let the rest just work itself out from there. But if the opportunity presents itself I'd love to meet some kiwi riders, so...I guess I'll update when I figure all this out.

yeahrightmate: Once I know more I'll probably be sending a message your way, and I really appreciate the offer. Never having been to the country, and being in the midst of jetlag, it might be a safe bet to wait until the day after I land to pick the bike up. Heh, don't want to suddenly wake up on the wrong side of the road or something.

[sondela]

Jantar:
SARGE: Crap, I don't think I can live without Dr. Pepper and Shake N Bake for 2 whole weeks

Err.. most New World supermarkets in Christchurch sell Dr Peppers in cans, definitely the South City Mall one does.. so don't despair, help is near

[Bike-aholic]

If you are looking for cheap overnite accommodation the top 10 holiday parks are basic but clean and tidy, we used them quite alot on our bike tour.

http://www.top10.co.nz/find-a-park.html

Also make sure you do the trip from Te Anau to the Milford sounds amazing ride.