by radioman | Feb 26, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Having had a great evening with Dick and Diana’s Friends Pete and Danelle. It was time for a motorcycle ride to the furthest points of the North Island of NZ. Pete (America) and Danelle (Canadian) are also motorcyclists!! We ride up to Cape Reinga which is the...
by radioman | Feb 26, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
After having a week of KIWI hospitality and company. It was time for them to get back to other things, and for me to start riding New Zealand. Had enough time riding on the left (like taking the training wheels off ) Headed off to do a little exploring. Some lovely...
by radioman | Feb 27, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
New Zealand Sometimes it is not all about riding. for me trying to figure out how to slow down, sit on a lovely beach and enjoy the solitude, peace and beauty is important!! Nice beach at Ahipara Enjoying road signs along the way as well. and of course another very...
by radioman | Feb 28, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
The Endless Summer hostel is a great place. Has a great kitchen Was good to be able to get up and cook myself and Omelet for breakfast. Most of the hostels have limited pans and cooking gear. But one of the best parts is the large Kauri Tree Table under the grape vine...
by radioman | Mar 3, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Exploring the North Island ….. As I rode around the northland I stopped to see the Kauri Museum in Matakohe It is a great museum that shared the history of this area, the Large Kauri tree and it’s uses, and the Gum that the tree produced and the Gumdiggers...
by radioman | Mar 6, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Riding south to Wellington Headed out in the morning to explore a few “metal” roads in the area. Of course we have to watch out for the KIWI birds! NZ uses the large fern leaf in many promotions, signs etc. Being sub tropical, the ferns are big! Make sense...
by radioman | Mar 6, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Heading to the south Island. Leaving Wellington early in the morning! Taking a ferry for 3 hours to get there! Boarding the ferry. As I walked upstairs for the journey to south Island, I started talking to a KIWI couple on a 12ooGSA . Tony and Kyra were very...
by radioman | Mar 7, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Breakfast choices for my toast. Just cannot get used to Vegemite Started my day with some damp muddy roads headed north to the Rainbow road. But the weather cleared shortly after I started to ride Riding up along the Molesworth farm to the Rainbow Station Including...
by radioman | Mar 9, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
After arriving in Golden Bay in the north of the south island/, I stayed at a motel. When I talked with my step son in the morning, his comment was that NZ was looking a bit “upscale” from South America Indeed with the english language, beautiful roads,...
by radioman | Mar 10, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Had a great day riding to the west coast after meeting up with Joe! Really nice roads, not much traffic and great scenery! Once again, Mountains, Rivers, lakes all make for great motorcycle roads!! Many road signs along the way warning drivers to watch out for...
by radioman | Mar 11, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Awoke to the wonderful sounds of crashing waves on the beach just outside my room. Enjoyed a cup of coffee on the deck taking in the sunrise! Once I was packed up again, I rode out to Hokitika Gorge to take a little look. The water has amazing color from the glaciers....
by radioman | Mar 13, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Had a great ride down the coast then turned inland as I headed for Queenstown. More blue sky and sunshine Last beach town on the west coast. Haast Beach Had to go down and take a little walk on the beach Isolated beach… no people around at this time. Peaceful!...
by radioman | Mar 15, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Exploring around Queenstown Awoke to another clear, blue sky day. have just started having a little intermittent starting problem. Started a few days ago. Bike was just cracking with no ignition. Turned key on and off…. and she then ran all day long. Googled the...
by radioman | Mar 17, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Queenstown It has been great staying in Queenstown for a short break, and time to explore some of the local sights!! Having such a great view of the Remarkables, and also seeing the switchback road going up the back side of the mountains ……. Made it a...
by radioman | Mar 19, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Leaving Queenstown and onto Milford Sound! I have been very fortunate to have such great weather on my ride. In the 21 months on the road now, I have only had 3-4 days that I have had to ride in the rain 🙂 Watching the weather for certain places to ride has been...
by radioman | Mar 20, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Doubtful Sound In Fjordland there are two main trips that people do by boat (I am sure there might be others too). Doubtful Sound will be my second. The boat leaves Manapouri to cross the lake, visit the power station, then bus you 22KM through the mountains to the...
by radioman | Mar 23, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Manapouri to Invercargill After such great weather in both Milford and Doubtful sound…. I am getting used to it! But it is fall and the mornings are crisp and reaching into the 30’s F some mornings. But quickly warming up to 50-70’s. As I ride the...
by radioman | Mar 24, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Chasing the Sun Chasing the Sun I was planning on going to Stuart Island, but the rain was coming in for the weekend, and so I decided to continue to follow the sun! Headed East to explore the Caitlins Reserve on my way to Dunedin. Even had a herd of cattle to sit...
by radioman | Mar 24, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Running with the sun! From Dunedin I rode north. Always choices on the way, as I wanted to go back into the mountains, but with my fuel pump issues, decided to play it safe and get to Christchurch. Pull the fuel pump, check the filter and see if that was it, and know...
by radioman | Mar 25, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
While in Christchurch we walked around to see the Red Zone downtown, which is all blocked off with the damaged building. There are many areas of the city and homes that can no longer be lived in. Still thinking about the devastation that is still visible 2 years...
by radioman | Mar 25, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
While in Christchurch we walked around to see the Red Zone downtown, which is all blocked off with the damaged building. There are many areas of the city and homes that can no longer be lived in. Still thinking about the devastation that is still visible 2 years...
by radioman | Mar 26, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Nelson to French Pass, then onto Picton Has been amazing the weather that I have had for my time in NZ. As I ride east out of Nelson, it is a gorgeous morning! And what a great way to start my morning. Nice twisty pavement up into the mountains and it seems to get...
by radioman | Mar 27, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Picton I wrapped up my time in the south Island staying with Yvonne and Ken. They were wonderful hosts and have been following along since I met Dick and Diana in Chile! Thanks for the wonderful Dinner, Conversations and place to sleep!! Really enjoyed our time...
by radioman | Mar 28, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Wellington Started my day in Wellington enjoying a cup of coffee with Ken and Shirley! Great start! Then Ken showed me out to Motomart BMW so that Gareth could look at the bike and figure out the noise. Unfortunately my camera battery was dead, so i could not get any...
by radioman | Mar 29, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Good Friday New Zealand has a holiday weekend for Easter, so things are closed down on Good Friday. My Bike is ready with a new chain and sprocket. Looks gold plated Ken rode with me out of Wellington and up the east coast for the morning before sending me off on my...
