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 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 | 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 | 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 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 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...
