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Photo by Ulrike Hahnel,
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Lagune Route, Bolivia



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Old 14 Dec 2015
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New Zealand trip 7-27th of February 2016

have booked a 3 week trip on DR650 from the Te Waipounamu company starting in Auckland.
Want to ride and camp on both Islands. Any recommendations on route to follow to get the most out of this trip would be appreciated. Gravel/dirt roads are fine.
Thanks for the help, Dave
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You are spoiled for choice in NZ, My personal favourites would be, Coromandel Peninsula, Taupo, in the North Island, The South is just sublime everywhere, The Nevis road, Skippers Canyon, Old Dunstan road, the Rainbow and Molesworth tracks being my choice of gravel there, it really is a truly wonderful place to ride a motorcycle!
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using local websites

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Check out the NEW ZEALAND MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURES - Home website and self guided tours , they provide routes they would do.
They have google map times and distances on them.
I,d give myself much more time than google map provides for stopping constantly for photos if you are that sort.
Watch the weather forecast to see which direction the weather is going , waiting a day or two reading a book can reward you with brilliant blue sky the next day.
But you are probably going at the best time of the year though.
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Hi Mate

Check out the FAQ in the NZ section of advrider.com, adventureridingnz.co.nz & Remote Moto for some ideas & resources.

If you go through Rotorua on your way down you are welcome to camp on my lawn if I am home.

Cheers
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Thank you all for getting back to me. Appreciate the tips. Will go on-line to look at the suggestions provided.

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Dave
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