Which is New Zealand's South Island best motorcycling ride?

Scottynz · 08-09-2012, 02:07 AM

Which is the best ride in New Zealand's South Island? SH6 down the West Coast past the Glaciers or SH 94 the Te Anau to Milford Sound Road, or even the SH73 the Arthurs Pass road linking Greymouth with Christchurch?

Pete-NZ · 08-09-2012, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottynz

Which is the best ride in New Zealand's South Island? SH6 down the West Coast past the Glaciers or SH 94 the Te Anau to Milford Sound Road, or even the SH73 the Arthurs Pass road linking Greymouth with Christchurch?

yer tthat would be as good as any...nice winedy roads with sea views..
The best south island roads arn't sealed...

clintnz · 08-09-2012, 02:20 PM

It's a hard call but out of those I'd pick Hwy 6. The west coast on a good day is hard to beat.

Like Pete says though, some of the best stuff is gravel. Some of my most memorable days riding in the South Is have been a mix of tar & gravel, eg over Haast Pass, then the Crown Range, then a burn up the 4x4 track to Macetown to cap it off. Adv bikes rock

Cheers
Clint

NordieBoy · 08-09-2012, 03:05 PM

What are these SH thingys?

Night Falcon · 08-09-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete-NZ

The best south island roads arn't sealed...

+1

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Originally Posted by NordieBoy

What are these SH thingys?

for the german adventure bike tourists.....short for Stay Hoff

warewolf · 08-09-2012, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottynz

Which is the best ride in New Zealand's South Island?

New Zealand's South Island IS the best ride, period.

Next!

Padmei · 08-10-2012, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by warewolf

New Zealand's South Island IS the best ride, period.

Next!

whot e said

Scottynz · 08-11-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Night Falcon

+1

for the german adventure bike tourists.....short for Stay Hoff

SH = State Highway, to index all the major roads in NZ.

Scottynz · 08-11-2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by clintnz

It's a hard call but out of those I'd pick Hwy 6. The west coast on a good day is hard to beat.

Like Pete says though, some of the best stuff is gravel. Some of my most memorable days riding in the South Is have been a mix of tar & gravel, eg over Haast Pass, then the Crown Range, then a burn up the 4x4 track to Macetown to cap it off. Adv bikes rock

Cheers
Clint

Have to agree with you as SH 6 is pretty near unbeatable from start to finish -Top of the South Island to Southland.

Skittles · 08-13-2012, 08:33 PM

From my brief experience, the overwhelming majority of the south isle. But most twisty fun is Queen Charlotte, Crown Range just outside of Arrow Junction, Portobello Road outside of Dunedin, 6 from Punakaiki to Murchison, 6 from Hokitika to Makarora. And Milford of course. Don't forget to stop for brief hikes.

I can't wait to go back!

Merv · 08-13-2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NordieBoy

What are these SH thingys?

I think your tongue-in-cheek humour was a bit subtle for some of your fellow adventurers that should be trying to stay off sealed roads.

Pete-NZ · 08-13-2012, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Skittles

From my brief experience, the overwhelming majority of the south isle. But most twisty fun is Queen Charlotte, Crown Range just outside of Arrow Junction, Portobello Road outside of Dunedin, 6 from Punakaiki to Murchison, 6 from Hokitika to Makarora. And Milford of course. Don't forget to stop for brief hikes.

I can't wait to go back!

Gravel next time ?

Skittles · 08-14-2012, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Pete-NZ

Gravel next time ?

Only if you ride with us and buy me dinner.

NordieBoy · 08-14-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Merv

I think your tongue-in-cheek humour was a bit subtle for some of your fellow adventurers that should be trying to stay off sealed roads.

Yeah, was thinking the "EEP" may have fallen off.

aGremlin · 08-15-2012, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by warewolf

New Zealand's South Island IS the best ride, period.

Yup... maybe leave SH1 off that, but otherwise... hell yeah

08-09-2012, 02:07 AM	#1
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clintnz Trans-Global Chook Chaser Joined: May 2004 Location: Rotoiti, New Zealand Oddometer: 2,695	It's a hard call but out of those I'd pick Hwy 6. The west coast on a good day is hard to beat. Like Pete says though, some of the best stuff is gravel. Some of my most memorable days riding in the South Is have been a mix of tar & gravel, eg over Haast Pass, then the Crown Range, then a burn up the 4x4 track to Macetown to cap it off. Adv bikes rock Cheers Clint __________________ '03 KTM 640 LC4 Enduro The wilderness, the desert - why are they not crowded .................................................. .....with pilgrims?

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Skittles Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Oddometer: 57	From my brief experience, the overwhelming majority of the south isle. But most twisty fun is Queen Charlotte, Crown Range just outside of Arrow Junction, Portobello Road outside of Dunedin, 6 from Punakaiki to Murchison, 6 from Hokitika to Makarora. And Milford of course. Don't forget to stop for brief hikes. I can't wait to go back!