Re: Touring The South Island of New Zealand

["Lance LaCerte, Psy.D." <LACPSYD@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

My 2 cents on the South Island,

Took a 2 week Edelweiss bike tour of the South Island a couple of years ago.
Without a doubt, one of the best rides I have ever done (that includes all
over the U.S., and several tours in Europe).  The South Island is not only
lovely, but the roads are in good shape, there is nobody down there --- we
rode for hours and passed cars every 20-30 minutes, and the people, without
exception were the friendliest we have encountered ---- as an added bonus,
Queenstown is a blast --- bunging jumping that'll either stop or jump start
your heart, jet boat boating on the local rivers, etc., etc., etc.   If you
ever get a chance to ride there, don't pass it up.

Lance LaCerte,  Denver, CO   (With the extra fast red ST at the dealer
waiting for me, but I won't give them one cent over my $200 deposit, until
they replace the centerstand [some idiot in their parts department didn't
know what the replacement centerstands were and apparently sent them back!],
and replace the engine bolts!!!!)
- -----Original Message-----
From: Craig Shirley <craigus@xxxxxxx>
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wednesday, April 14, 1999 12:28 PM
Subject: Touring The South Island of New Zealand


>>I started looking last year and was initially interested in the Triumph
>>Tiger.  Rented one for a week last year while back in NZ and toured the
>>South Island on it.  Had an excellent time but couldn't really work out
the
>
>With John Fitz's group ? This is on my short list of future trips. If you
>don't mind could you post your experiences on the trip?
>
>Sure was.  Not an organised trip, just rented the Tiger from Thunderbikes.
>The South Island is an excellent place for Biking.  Great scenery, quiet
>roads and plenty of friendly places to stay.  But my advice is to pick the
>right season for it.  Did my trip in late August (winter), and struck snow
>down in Queenstown.  Having said that though, that was just for the one
day.
>The highlight for me would have to be the trip from Invercargill, up
through
>Central Otago (Roxburgh, Alexandra, Cromwell) and over the Lindis Pass.
>Awesome roads you just want to keep riding and even less traffic.  Just
>excellent.  Two and a half thousand kilometers of enjoyment !
>
>Craigus
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