American wandering New Zealand

**portokiwi** · 22nd December 2008, 07:34

Great to see you are enjoying godszone. Shame about our kiwi summers.
Keeps you on your toes

Have fun mate

**NZsarge** · 22nd December 2008, 07:54

Sorry we missed you on your way through Palmy (Palmerston North) mate, maybe on your way back.

**xknuts** · 24th December 2008, 07:39

KB Day ride out of Cromwell, Central Otago, Monday 29th Dec. Ya welcome to jion.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...t=60357&page=4

**the vet** · 24th December 2008, 10:19

NZSarge, will look you up next time I'm up that way.

XKnuts, thanks for the invite, but won't be that far south by time of the ride.

Merry Christmas to both, I'll be spending the holidays around Nelson/Golden Bay and will then be working my way South, probably by way of the west coast first......time to do some fly fishing!

**the vet** · 25th December 2008, 11:19

New blog entry here for anyone interested. This one more about my experience, a bit less about the bike or specific events. Link to pics as well.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/bl...9532&entry=559

**the vet** · 29th December 2008, 09:31

When I get a bit more time, I'll update again with some photos. For now, plan on leaving Golden Bay tomorrow and heading to ChCh over the next couple of days.

Cheers, Pete

**SDU** · 29th December 2008, 12:17

Sweet yell out when you're here.
How long to you think you're be in the area, always catch you about on a ride somewhere.

**the vet** · 31st December 2008, 14:27

update over the past 4-5 days: visit the blog: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/bl...9532&entry=561

**the vet** · 8th January 2009, 09:12

Have been a few days in ChCh with some business focus/research, and a day ride with another local KBer to Akaroa.

See the blog update with photo links here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/bl...9532&entry=568

Off to Kaikoura tonight, back to ChCh for a friday night, then off to the West Saturday.

Pete

**the vet** · 15th January 2009, 16:56

I'd like to do a good trip in the Fiordslands......I'd rather do the less touristy, so think Doubtful sound would be best. I am looking for a good tour outfit that I can do a 3-5 day combined camping and kayaking trip in Doubtful sound. I have read a bit here and there, but looking for recommendations based on peoples experience. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks

Pete

**Nasty** · 15th January 2009, 17:19

Originally Posted by the vet

I'd like to do a good trip in the Fiordslands......I'd rather do the less touristy, so think Doubtful sound would be best. I am looking for a good tour outfit that I can do a 3-5 day combined camping and kayaking trip in Doubtful sound. I have read a bit here and there, but looking for recommendations based on peoples experience. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks

Pete

Heya Pete .. doubtful definately better thank Milford as way less tourists ... unsure of any groups that do it though .. hopefully someone can help. If not go the the local Information centre.

Kari

**Blackbird** · 15th January 2009, 18:44

Originally Posted by Nasty

Heya Pete .. doubtful definately better thank Milford as way less tourists ... unsure of any groups that do it though .. hopefully someone can help. If not go the the local Information centre.

Kari

Ditto Pete,

I don't think Milford Sound is to be missed (especially the Milford Road on your bike) but Doubtful Sound is definitely the better of the two for kayaking. Ahhhh.... I was actually on a powered boat in DS but as a regular kayaker, I can vouch for my comments

Geoff

**Nasty** · 15th January 2009, 18:56

Originally Posted by Blackbird

Ditto Pete,

I don't think Milford Sound is to be missed (especially the Milford Road on your bike) but Doubtful Sound is definitely the better of the two for kayaking. Ahhhh.... I was actually on a powered boat in DS but as a regular kayaker, I can vouch for my comments

Geoff

Its really stunning ... I did it on a powered boat as well with Grub ... very not touristy

**gijoe1313** · 16th January 2009, 19:48

Excellent to hear you are still getting on with going on! A pity we didn't get a chance to meet up somewhere in SI! Truly a great place to spend time riding around!

Hopefully somewhere along the line we can catch up. I'm forever riding the highways and by-ways of this quaint little country of ours!

**munterk6** · 20th January 2009, 22:05

Hey Pete, heres some info on doubtful sound tours...I went to Manapouri Power Station 2 years ago and this tour company was recommended by the locals. Absolute slice of heaven!! Check it out man, I wanna do the boat trip on Doubtful sound as soon as I can!
http://www.realjourneys.co.nz/Main/Doubtful/
http://www.realjourneys.co.nz/Main/D...ernightCruise/