South Island getaway - riding through heaven...

[Virago]

I've added a few meagre photos.

Note to self: Next time REMEMBER THE BLOODY CAMERA CHARGER...!

[Trumpess]

Ahhh ... excellent road trip!! Excellent write up
Have you come back down to earth yet?
The countryside we have is to die for, and I reckon its much more appreciated on a bike than in a car.
You have made me wanting to plan a road trip now lol
on ya!

[JimO]

great write up but i do have serious issues with people who have tv sets in their caravan

[Virago]

Listen you, we do it hard in that caravan. We often can't hear the TV over the sound of the espresso machine...

[Solly]

I can relate to your trip [minus the battery and camper on the wrong side of the road problems] Amazon & I did the South Island in mid Feb.....up the east coast & down the west. Hell, what a blast we had....and we doged all the crap weather, allowing us to stick to plan. Like I keep saying..."I always pack a little bit of sunshine in my saddle bags"

We're already planning next years trip.....in the North Island....and hopefull a rally or two while up there.

[JimO]

Listen you, we do it hard in that caravan. We often can't hear the TV over the sound of the espresso machine...

you need to come camping with us, freedom camping at Aviemore, no power we have gas hot water, fridge etc..camping grounds are for amateurs........http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...7/DSCF3235.jpg

[SDU]

Awesome write up!
So Jealous....
Next time you are stuck in fox go visit my sister at bella vista & see if they can help.

[scumdog]

Great write-up Ken, you guys nade the trip that CB and I do each year from just before the Woodstock rally through the next week and down to the Vincent rally.

We too went to Mt Cook this year - a great ride.

Glad you got back more-or-less without grief.

In hindsight could you and Mutley have swapped batteries to keep you going??

[Virago]

...Next time you are stuck in fox go visit my sister at bella vista & see if they can help.

Jill, isn't it? Guess where we stayed? Very biker-friendly people too, offering us more secure parking around the back out of sight.

We delayed leaving for half an hour while we gave them advice on their problem Fire Alarm System.

[Xaria]

Awesome write up. Now I want to go too

We will sooner or later

[SDU]

Jill, isn't it? Guess where we stayed? Very biker-friendly people too, offering us more secure parking around the back out of sight.

We delayed leaving for half an hour while we gave them advice on their problem Fire Alarm System.

Yes Jill & Bill, I should have clicked when you said NEW motel - they had to be bike friendly with a few bikenuts in the family. They use to offer garage space at other place they had but they don't have the space at fox.
They'd appreciate the advice. I haven't even been to see them since they moved to Fox yet, a ride I need to do. I'm glad you liked it I'll let them know.

[chrisso]

Great report...ive done all those SI roads back in the 80s...makes me homesick. Glad you enjoyed it....Cheers, Chrisso

[shafty]

Cool write up (and trip obviously) - Cheers for that Virago - cracked up at your massage description! lol

Here's a tip for when you leave your mobile charger behind: (From when I ran a motel) - ask reception if they have one, as guests are constantly leaving them behind, - I have done so many times (ie asked) and find they pull out a shoebox of chargers of all descriptions!

[fergie]

Regrets:

The best part of the trip? Being with Mutley. After 25 years of marriage, it is good to re-affirm the love. But it is wonderful to be reminded that we’re still best of friends.

You old big hearted softie you!great report, thanks

[munterk6]

good to hear you had a good trip...one thing tho, what the F@#K is 'pootling'?
That has to be the weakest, whimpiest, limp and pathetic adjective I have ever encountered.
Please replace with 'cruising' or 'loafing'. anything but 'pootling' PLEASE!
AAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!
rant over.