The ride was beautiful. Near perfect small curves above the lake on the Wanaka side, and longer sweeping curves with some up and downhills on the Hawea side.
Category: Motorcycle Travel
NZ Day 12: Day ride to Queenstown, Glenorchy
Variable weather and some good judgement Also, thoughts about the CB500X The day started with beautiful weather. A bit breezy early, but it calmed completely by the time we were done with breakfast. I decided that since I had planned on a few of the great New Zealand motorcycle rides, today was a good day….
NZ Day 10: Te Anau to Wanaka in strong wind
Said goodby and rode east in warm gusty winds. For the first time I switched to perforated gloves and took the waterproof liner out of my jacket.
NZ Day 5: Omarama to Te Anau
Leaving Omarama, you head up the Lindis pass that separates the MacKenzie where I had been, from the Lindis Valley where I was going.
NZ Day 4: Tekapo to Omarama, Mt. Cook
I attempted to lead a group of jovial Brazilians on an aborted hike up the Hooker Valley. About half an hour in, we decided that conditions were going south.
NZ Day 3: Christchurch to Tekapo, Mt. John Observatory
Skies started out almost completely clear, so I saw the Southern Cross and Magellanic Clouds with my own eyes for the first time.
NZ: The Packing…
One of the things about packing for a trip half way around the world that involves motorcycling is the bulk of the stuff required.
NZ: It’s going to be a motorcycle tour
But friends have been telling me for years that New Zealand is the best place on the planet for a motorcycle tour. Lots of lightly-trafficked scenic roads. No real freeways on the South Island where I’ll be.
NZ: Change of Plans
Obviously, my plans in New Zealand have changed. How they have changed remains to be seen, but unless something further happens, I’m still going, still going to enjoy my time.
NZ: Itinerary (Yeah, Right!)
Chances that this works out anything like the way I have it planned: Pretty much zero. But as Eisenhower said, the plans are less important than the exercise of planning.