SMC Tour of NZ - Interested?

[Jantar]

definitely recommend thinking about heading to the south island... go do all the passes in both directions... Did it last summer, and was fantastic!

Wow. That would be a fantastic effort. Do you have a write up on it.

In the South Island PassesRride we did all the passes in only one direction (except for Weka pass which was repeated) and that was a great ride.
See http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...and-photos...?

[GSXR Trace]

haha no there is no written record of our trip... but it was a lot of fun! they are like a different road riding them in the opposite direction!

yep might see ya at the weekend, ill keep an eye on when you actually get out on the road for the tour!

[EJK]

Come, my children.

[Slyer]

So yeah, looks like we'll just be doing the North Island.

[PirateJafa]

So yeah, looks like we'll just be doing the North Island.

"Just" the North Island? I suspect that just the North Island will have more than enough pubs to keep us occupied for one week!

[Slyer]

Well, jeez, if you WANT to put emphasis on the "only".

[GSXR Trace]

haha yeah well truth is that with the reliability of your bikes... top half of north island is probably enough to fill a week with repairs! oooo just waiting for the backlash about my suzuki!

[The Pastor]

keen for ride around the north island, north of auckland

If we go over a weekend, we can take Friday and Monday off so that gives a solid 4 days etc.

[Slyer]

Nah we'll be doing a trip counterclockwise around the North Island south of Auckland.

[Suntoucher]

Nah we'll be doing a trip counterclockwise around the North Island south of Auckland.

At an average velocity of 30M/s

[Slyer]

ATTENTION EVERYONE

Right, Jafa and I are creating general plans for the trip, where to go, what to see etc etc.
We need to know what week is going to be the best for everyone to do this trip on, I can do any of the weeks but others may have clashes so I need to know which suits best out of these options. I want to get it decided early so everyone can definitely get leave etc. We will be picking the latest date that most people can make, the later the warmer afterall.

1. 20-28th Nov
2. 27-5th Dec
3. 4-12 Dec

Just answer with the letters if you like.
ABC

Any suggestions for places to go/see will be happily received. Current plan is to head west, south then east. Currently fleshing out the details.
Current probable attractions: Dawson Falls/Mt Egmont, The Forgotton Highway, Mt Ruapehu.

Also remember that you can come for as much or little of the trip as you like, we will never be more than a day from Auckland so feel free to come for a day or two and then head back on your own.

[The Pastor]

B.

If your going south, east cape and forgotten highway are top choices.

North, everything is good. I've always wanted to go see kai iwi lakes.

and stick a lot of gravel in the ride

[Gremlin]

don't forget, boxing day is the Wanganui street races

[Slyer]

don't forget, boxing day is the Wanganui street races

Not riding anywhere near boxing day. Nov-Dec

[Magua]

Probably A or B.

Are there any good roads through the Ureweras?

Maybe we could go to the southern most point of the North island, Cape Palliser.