Help & FAQs    Search BCF    Members    Groups    Events Calendar
Resend my activation email : Register : Log in 
BCF: Bike Chat Forums


New Zealand, South Island.

 Reply to topic
Bike Chat Forums Index -> Show & Tell
View previous topic : View next topic  
Author Message

yodagoat
Nova Slayer



Joined: 24 Feb 2012
Karma :
PostPosted: 00:31 - 12 Jul 2015    Post subject: New Zealand, South Island. Reply with quote
I was lucky enough to visit New Zealand in February. We fitted some biking into the trip, here's a few photos and words about our trip around the South Island.

https://yodagoat.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/new-zealand-part-2-9-days-on-south.html


Cheers


Mike
____________________
The shite I write
https://www.yodagoat.blogspot.com/
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

Howling TerrorOutOfOffice
Super Spammer



Joined: 05 Dec 2008
Karma :
PostPosted: 00:45 - 12 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Quickly scanned through photos and yes it's the same as I'd left it apart from the Glacier which looks smaller Laughing

https://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m174/howlingterror_2006/1223_zps108e4327.jpg

https://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m174/howlingterror_2006/PICFRAME38.jpg

Next time I intend to get some riding done too.
____________________
Diabolical homemade music Bandcamp and Soundcloud
Singer songwriter, Artist and allround good bloke Listen to Andrew Susan Johnston here
The Harry Turner Project
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

yodagoat
Nova Slayer



Joined: 24 Feb 2012
Karma :
PostPosted: 00:56 - 12 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Aye, the glacier has receded way back. That cave's still there though!
____________________
The shite I write
https://www.yodagoat.blogspot.com/
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

mentalboy
World Chat Champion



Joined: 05 May 2012
Karma :
PostPosted: 01:02 - 12 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
HT wrote:
Quickly scanned through photos and yes it's the same as I'd left it apart from the Glacier which looks smaller Laughing



Next time I intend to get some riding done too.



I should have thought that this... Crying or Very sad ...was a more suitable emoticon for a receding glacier, you flippin' heathen!! Wink

I'm sure that, with your rugged good looks and charming persona, if you visit the right kinds of establishments you'll find plenty of opportunity for fulfilling the latter Laughing (see, a much more suitable usage of emoticons Wink )


OP - looks like you had a fantastic time, cheers for sharing your holiday snaps. Smile
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

yodagoat
Nova Slayer



Joined: 24 Feb 2012
Karma :
PostPosted: 01:07 - 12 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cheers! It was a great experience. Everyone should visit at least once!
____________________
The shite I write
https://www.yodagoat.blogspot.com/
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

grr666
Super Spammer



Joined: 16 Jun 2014
Karma :
PostPosted: 01:08 - 12 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
I did a 3 week road trip round the South Island last year followed by a more relaxed week in Pangkor Laut
resort in Malaysia on the way home. Epic holiday! I'd love to go back one day such a beautiful place.
We stayed at a number of different airb&b locations on our tour and had 4 (expensive) days in Queenstown.
God it's easy to get through the dosh there.

We flew up onto Franz Josef glacier by helicopter. Then crampons
on and hiked around on it for a while. One of my legs went through the ice suddenly, freezing cold water right up to my nuts. Laughing
The mrs thought it was hilarious.

A few pics from our visit.

https://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz250/grrthefearless/Brisky%20shots/IMAG0656_zpsteuretb8.jpg

https://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz250/grrthefearless/Brisky%20shots/P1010186_zpsqzzfjbuc.jpg

https://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz250/grrthefearless/Brisky%20shots/P1010178_zpsl26jn1ti.jpg

https://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz250/grrthefearless/Brisky%20shots/P1010177_zpsntgriwjm.jpg
____________________
Currently enjoying products from Ford, Mazda and Yamaha
Ste wrote: Avatars are fine, it's signatures that need turning off. Thumbs Up
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Howling TerrorOutOfOffice
Super Spammer



Joined: 05 Dec 2008
Karma :
PostPosted: 01:32 - 12 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
mentalboy wrote:
HT wrote:
Quickly scanned through photos and yes it's the same as I'd left it apart from the Glacier which looks smaller Laughing



Next time I intend to get some riding done too.



I should have thought that this... Crying or Very sad ...was a more suitable emoticon for a receding glacier, you flippin' heathen!! Wink

I'm sure that, with your rugged good looks and charming persona, if you visit the right kinds of establishments you'll find plenty of opportunity for fulfilling the latter Laughing (see, a much more suitable usage of emoticons Wink )


OP - looks like you had a fantastic time, cheers for sharing your holiday snaps. Smile

I no heathen. They are naturally fading, with maybe a little help from our motorcycles and hair products.
____________________
Diabolical homemade music Bandcamp and Soundcloud
Singer songwriter, Artist and allround good bloke Listen to Andrew Susan Johnston here
The Harry Turner Project
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

grr666
Super Spammer



Joined: 16 Jun 2014
Karma :
PostPosted: 08:22 - 12 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
HT wrote:
They are naturally fading, with maybe a little help from our motorcycles and hair products.

And its safe to say you definitely aren't responsible for the latter of the two... Razz
____________________
Currently enjoying products from Ford, Mazda and Yamaha
Ste wrote: Avatars are fine, it's signatures that need turning off. Thumbs Up
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

yodagoat
Nova Slayer



Joined: 24 Feb 2012
Karma :
PostPosted: 18:17 - 17 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
The glacier was deemed to dangerous to walk on. They just fly you over the top now.
____________________
The shite I write
https://www.yodagoat.blogspot.com/
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

grr666
Super Spammer



Joined: 16 Jun 2014
Karma :
PostPosted: 18:58 - 17 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
yodagoat wrote:
The glacier was deemed to dangerous to walk on. They just fly you over the top now.


What a shame, it was great fun walking on the ice. Got some terrific pictures of me and the Mrs in some blue ice caves.

https://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz250/grrthefearless/Brisky%20shots/SAM_1957_zpssj2zqde2.jpg

https://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz250/grrthefearless/Brisky%20shots/SAM_1961_zpsemuqxhha.jpg

https://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz250/grrthefearless/Brisky%20shots/P1010190_zpstrjezyw7.jpg
____________________
Currently enjoying products from Ford, Mazda and Yamaha
Ste wrote: Avatars are fine, it's signatures that need turning off. Thumbs Up
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

CaNsA
Super Spammer



Joined: 02 Jan 2008
Karma :
PostPosted: 19:06 - 17 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Brr666 wrote:
Stuff


Fixed your BCF Nick Thumbs Up
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Llama-Farmer
World Chat Champion



Joined: 23 Jan 2012
Karma :
PostPosted: 22:44 - 17 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
I miss the South Island.

Gonna get back down to Queenstown again soon hopefully.
____________________
Current Bike: 1999 Honda CB600 FX Hornet
Next Bike: I want a CBR-RR. And I want an F800 GS-A. And a VFR 800. Can I have all 3?
Dream Bikes: Honda VFR750R RC30, Honda NSR500, Ducati 996 R
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

grr666
Super Spammer



Joined: 16 Jun 2014
Karma :
PostPosted: 21:51 - 19 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
^^^
Stopped there for 4 days on my roadtrip. Spent a packet but had a blast. Laughing
____________________
Currently enjoying products from Ford, Mazda and Yamaha
Ste wrote: Avatars are fine, it's signatures that need turning off. Thumbs Up
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

raak
Spanner Monkey



Joined: 20 Dec 2006
Karma :
PostPosted: 22:57 - 19 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Good post...yodagoat Thumbs Up

had a look at the Blog.

loved the views,
and the Monroe hardware store, what a gem.. Karma

cheers for posting.
____________________
Previous bikes: Suzuki GT250A / Yamaha DT125 / NTV Honda 650 // currently Suzuki RF900
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Llama-Farmer
World Chat Champion



Joined: 23 Jan 2012
Karma :
PostPosted: 08:16 - 20 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
grr666 wrote:
^^^
Stopped there for 4 days on my roadtrip. Spent a packet but had a blast. Laughing


It's awesome, I love it.

Unfortunately when I went there had been 3 days of heavy rain and the Shotover River was flooded so no jet boat runs Sad

Did do some skydiving, bungee jumping and luging amongst other things whilst there though.

They have a great Japanese restaurant too... Minami Jujisei... absolutely amazing food, we were the only non-Japanese people eating there when we went (always a good sign if the local Japanese immigrants eat there).
____________________
Current Bike: 1999 Honda CB600 FX Hornet
Next Bike: I want a CBR-RR. And I want an F800 GS-A. And a VFR 800. Can I have all 3?
Dream Bikes: Honda VFR750R RC30, Honda NSR500, Ducati 996 R
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

grr666
Super Spammer



Joined: 16 Jun 2014
Karma :
PostPosted: 08:29 - 20 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Oh no! The Jet Boat was bloody brilliant. One of the highlights of the trip for me. Twin V8 and 1500hp Shocked
You were only allowed gopro style cameras and I didn't have one then, so I decided to buy the dvd of our ride
instead. But a big droplet of water got on the lens and distorted the footage so they didn't use it.
I went on the tarmac luge thing as well, that was more fun than I expected tbh. I even got a bit of 'air'
on the 'advanced' course much to my delight Laughing
____________________
Currently enjoying products from Ford, Mazda and Yamaha
Ste wrote: Avatars are fine, it's signatures that need turning off. Thumbs Up
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Llama-Farmer
World Chat Champion



Joined: 23 Jan 2012
Karma :
PostPosted: 07:50 - 21 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeah I'd done the luge before at Rotorua and it was quite tame, but someone said the Q'Town one was much better so I gave it ago and indeed it was.

One of the guys when I was there smashed into the side of the track and went flying off onto the edge, definitely winded himself, he looked bad 30 minutes later still so possibly even broke some ribs :-/ Was quite alarming just how close to the edge of the cliff he landed!
____________________
Current Bike: 1999 Honda CB600 FX Hornet
Next Bike: I want a CBR-RR. And I want an F800 GS-A. And a VFR 800. Can I have all 3?
Dream Bikes: Honda VFR750R RC30, Honda NSR500, Ducati 996 R
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts
Old Thread Alert!

The last post was made 10 years, 251 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful?
  Display posts from previous:   
This page may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. By clicking on an affiliate link, you accept that third-party cookies will be set.

Post new topic   Reply to topic    Bike Chat Forums Index -> Show & Tell All times are GMT
Page 1 of 1

 
 You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You cannot download files in this forum

Read the Terms of Use! - Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group
 
Debug Mode: ON - Server: birks (www) - Page Generation Time: 0.07 Sec - Server Load: 1.02 - MySQL Queries: 13 - Page Size: 103.26 Kb