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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! |