Canadian wanting to ride NZ ( Dec - April )

[YellowDog]

Hey BToxic and welcome.

Secondhand bikes do seem to be expensive in NZ when compared with other countries however: IMO - You can safely increase your budget and et a better bike.

Bikes may be expensive however your accomodation and eating out costs will shock you (in a good way).

So far as security goes, it is all quite relative.IMO - There are fewer safer countries in the world and crime is reletively low. BUT if you don't lock your like up safely at night...............

The Kiwis are as welcoming as the Canadians and if you want someone to check out a bike for you before you get here, just post a new thread.

Good luck.

[R-Soul]

I thought as much. Canada doesn't have the patent on doushbaggery.... I know a friend who's in Aussieland and had her passport,wallet,and camera stolen. I'd like to do my best to avoid that =)

Mate I am an immigrant, and I was amazed when I arrived here to see signs reminding people to lock their car "Remember, unlocked cars tempt crime".

I had to laugh, cause where I am from, anything left remotely accessible is called a "donation".

There are a few opportunists around, but mostly petty crime, and nothing remotely professional about it.

[R-Soul]

I thought as much. Canada doesn't have the patent on doushbaggery.... I know a friend who's in Aussieland and had her passport,wallet,and camera stolen. I'd like to do my best to avoid that =)

Oh and another thing- even in summer, you do get quite a bit of rain - you might want to try and get hold of a bike with a bit of weather protection. In Auckland it is hot (errrm... ok 24 degrees Celsius) and muggy and humid. Its tough to ride with a heavy jacket. Rather bring one with a removable liner.

And far down south (Invercargill is still pretty cold) it is generally colder - although Chiristchurch and Dunedin have been known to have 40 degree Celsius days during summer (but not as humid). More extreme temperature swings there as the land mass influences the weather more.

To sum it up, be prepared for pretty much anything.

[naphazoline]

Welcome to KB BToxic.

[BToxic]

Oh and another thing- even in summer, you do get quite a bit of rain - you might want to try and get hold of a bike with a bit of weather protection. In Auckland it is hot (errrm... ok 24 degrees Celsius) and muggy and humid. Its tough to ride with a heavy jacket. Rather bring one with a removable liner.

And far down south (Invercargill is still pretty cold) it is generally colder - although Chiristchurch and Dunedin have been known to have 40 degree Celsius days during summer (but not as humid). More extreme temperature swings there as the land mass influences the weather more.

To sum it up, be prepared for pretty much anything.

That's the nice thing about riding up here year round. I have more wet/cold riding experience than I do for hot/dry. The summer here really only lasts 2-4 weeks =)

[Ypawa]

Welcome to KB..BToxic... hope you enjoy your stay when you arrive, ride safe,take care dude...most of all...have a gr8 holiday cos im sure it`ll be a blast for you...