Taking a 1300 GS 2365kms all over the south Island of New Zealand

[needles]

So I wanted to thank the BARFers that gave me some good info on travel insurance here: https://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/threads/international-travel-insurance.563207/. That was well needed (THANK YOU!)

Since @budman wants more motop0rn, I'd love to take you all along on my trip across the south island of New Zealand. This one is a bucket list place for me... and I'm loving every minute of it.

I'll post my favorite pic (or two) of the day and then share the link for the ride report.

Day 1: https://dashedyellowline.com/2025/02/15/starting-moto-new-zealand-mount-cook/

 

[two wheel tramp]

fun. i rode the south island in 2019. eat lots of pies for me and don’t you dare use a fork.

 

[ThumperX]

South Island is a geological wonderland. My sister is in Dunedin they also have a place up in Marlborough. It a stunning chunk of our planet, have fun.

 

[budman]

I love MotoPron. Thank you sir.

Very cool you got to ride on the left in such a beautiful place.

 

[needles]

@two wheel tramp - today was the pie day. - I used a fork. You can flog me now.
@ThumperX - I agree... such a stunning place!

Day 2 is all about getting down to the south side of the island. Not without it's own adventures. One from Mt Cook. One from the gorge. One from Te Anau. Read all about it @budman, et all! https://dashedyellowline.com/2025/02/16/day-2-meeting-friends-in-fun-places/

 

[budman]

@needles I have been following the blog. Really solid writing and pics.

 

[needles]

Today was the big day. Milford Sound was epic:
https://dashedyellowline.com/2025/02/17/day-3-the-long-road-to-milford-sound/

 

[needles]

And then I did nothing but chill and relace boots : https://dashedyellowline.com/2025/02/18/day-4-queenstown-off-the-bike/

 

[needles]

And alas - wrapped up and home safe! https://dashedyellowline.com/category/travel/international/new-zealand/.