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The South Island Scamper
2 weeks in the magnificence of the South Island

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What's it like south of the equator?

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Honestly, I couldn't think of anything I would have done differently. Everything went like clockwork. The only significant thing that comes to my mind was that I was somewhat apprehensive about 'signing up' for it. (I wasn't sure what I was getting into) But all those apprehensions vanished after I got under way.

James Bell
Maori Meander, 2002
 

 

Riding in New Zealand

 

 

New Zealand seems to have been created especially for the motorcyclist. No place on earth offers such a combination of scenery, great roads and old fashioned down-home hospitality.

The Kiwis subscribe to the British notion of driving — on the left side of the road. This should be of little concern, as motorcyclists seem quite adept at picking up the habit. For the most part, the roads have little or no traffic, and nearly all are well maintained.

In some places, particularly on the South Island, there are few routing options for a day’s ride. There may only be one road from point A to point B. Fortunately, that road will be diverse, scenic and a joy to ride! The daily distances are not excessive — only 4 to 5 riding hours a day are necessary unless you choose alternate routes.

There is no high Alpine riding on the South Island Scamper. As with the Rockies, the mountain roads tend to follow the valleys. In short, riding here is fantastic!

 
 
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Exotic New Zealand - so familiar yet so foreign!

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