tk Loc: Iowa

6 of us will be motorcycle touring in New Zealand January of 2015. Any and all advice would be appreciated. We are totally open to suggestions of places to see, stay, etc. I've downloaded info from New Zealand Motorcycles.

Thank you! Can't wait!

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

See if Fromers or the other travel paperback (Fadors) has a publication available.
I used one of these in Hawaii and it was very useful/helpful!!
Sounds like a great trip!!!!
Don't forget your camera.......
And send me a postcard!!!!!
Pat

tk Loc: Iowa

I will do that Pat, thank you! I'm the rider and will have the camera ready!

alawry Loc: Timaru New Zealand

Hi. First up to bat, from NZ. 6 Days is quick, I am in Timaru, Southern end of Canterbury plains. Feel free to PM me, for any info. What part or our country will you visit? Have a jolly good play around with Google maps, streetview and Earth, you cam get quite a feel for a place with that. Keep in touch, best wishes, Andrew

theobennett Loc: Sumatra

You'll have a great time Downunder. We have a lot of affection here for our Kiwi cousins across TheTasman.
Lonely Planet had a great, back-packable guide to NZ, incidentally.
It's arguably one of the most breathtakingly beautiful countries on Earth.
Buy a Hayley Westernra CD with 'Pokare Kare ana' included on the tracks before you leave. Learn the words and music. You'll be inspired by the sheer beauty of the countryside and the welcome of the people to want to sing it within three days of arriving. I single out Westernra because not only is she a talented soprano who effortlessly bridges the gaps between Classical music, folk, popular and cultural ballads, but she is a splendid cultural ambassadress and national icon. She was among the frst to arrive and lend a hand in Chrstchurch after the devastating February 2011 earthquake.
Not to stretch too fine a point, we Australians regard New Zelanders fondly in and similar a bit to the way I noticed friends Stateside talking about Canadians when I was there: We take the piss out of (rib) each other mercilessly, but defend each other hotly if 'foreigners' dare criticise.
Frankly, as far as many Aussies are concened, New Zealanders are really "too nice"...!
That's something else you have to be in Taupo and elsewhere, just about anywhere on both islands, to appreciate.
Have a bonzer time.

tk Loc: Iowa

Thank you Andrew! I will definitely do that. I do believe we may be going to the southern end. I will keep you info handy to PM.
We are considering 10 days but haven't firmed that up yet.

tk Loc: Iowa

That is a great idea! I love learning the phrases and language differences. I'll be a step up on the rest of the crew. Now to look up bonzer time! :wink: :thumbup:

FrumCA

Wow. This is something I've always wanted to do. Are you going with a tour group or just a bunch friends on your own? Have a great time. Hope hope you can wait the year before you go!!

tk Loc: Iowa

6 of us going on our own. It will take me a year to get 3 guys and 3 wives to make decisions! I'm excited to go!

LLucas Loc: Upstate South Carolina, USA

OMG - you'll be on the BACK of a bike, in New Zealand?!@? WITH A CAMERA?!?!? You are LIVING THE DREAM!

tk Loc: Iowa

yea. :wink:

pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

Send me round trip airfare and be sure I have a bike waiting. That's my best advice. :thumbup:

tk Loc: Iowa

Sure, give me your credit card number. :wink:

pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

If I have to do that I won't be making the trip. :lol: Post plenty of photos. :thumbup:

tk Loc: Iowa

:-( I'll miss you!