Motorcycle Trip from Auckland to New Plymouth & Rotorua

[@PanRider939]

Great ride vlog. We did Ak-New Plymouth April 21st ‘24. Only to be told at the Fat Pigeon cafe, Mt Messenger is closed. We had to double back through the Forgotten World highway. Added 120km and three hours, including a spill, loved every minute of it LOL. 😂

[@motorcyclingmessas]

@@PanRider939 Shame about the spill 😬. That part is never fun! The Forgotten World highway is on my list though, but wasn't sure about it because I heard some of its quite narrow with a few kms of gravel. Is that where your spill was?

[@PanRider939]

@ The spill was very low speed thank goodness, no damage. Wouldn’t say it is overly narrow road, for a bike, but it is windy. The gravel, is the bit of the Forgotten World Highway they forgot. Fine and fairly hard packed. Getting shorter every time. There is a large pile of metal at one end so they’ll be finishing it off soon. Give it a go. 👍

[@motorcyclingmessas]

@@PanRider939 Appreciate the detailed response thanks! I look forward to getting down to it with wifey cakes at some stage. Safe riding!🙂

[@a.r.t.4611]

Good one!! Using fingers to indicate exiting the roundabout😝

[@itskevhere1954]

I liked your video, I'm from Taranaki so I ride a lot of the roads you were on, great fun making videos for youtube, who knows might see you on the road sometime

[@motorcyclingmessas]

Thanks for the comment. My wife and I are possibly looking at moving down that way once the kids are done with high school so we can get out of the rat race and be more central for riding on good roads. We'll keep an eye out for your V-Strom when we are back in the area 🙂👍

[@slownige]

That New Plymouth Cobb n Co used to be a Georgie Pie back in the day, if my failing memory serves me correctly. Odd seeing my home town on youtube... is it a bit of a destination for riders then? I like that your daily distances are very manageable too. Oh, that walking trail is called the Timber Trail, and is also done on mountain bikes. Ive done a small section from Mangakino back when a mate lived there. Cool video, love your observations and humour 😁

[@motorcyclingmessas]

@@slownige Hi there! Thanks for your comment and knowledge of the area! I do miss Georgie Pie pies! New Plymouth itself isn't so much a destination as it is a hub for whatever you need when travelling through the area. We are looking at moving south from Auckland and have a friend there so wanted to visit. Appreciate the feedback thanks 😊👍

[@davidgage562]

Loved your video keep it up ride safe love from wellys hope to see you on the road sum day

[@motorcyclingmessas]

@@davidgage562 Thanks for the feedback! We loved the ride. Might see you on the road 😎👍

[@NJMOptom]

Great trip! Would love to see the route.

[@motorcyclingmessas]

Thanks. Didn't have a specific route planned, just followed the main roads between the different places. Let Google do most of the work 😊

[@rogerwileman9965]

You should have tried the railway cafe lovely food there .

[@motorcyclingmessas]

Thanks for the info! Will keep in mind if we are in the area again. Always good to know the recommended places in an area :)

[@triumph-owner]

Great vlog. We just did a ride from Whangarei to new Plymouth and Whanganui on Suzuki bandits. Loved the roads down there and scenary was awesome. Bikes well suited to touring

[@motorcyclingmessas]

@@triumph-owner That would have been a few kms I'm sure and a great ride! So many roads to cover, we're looking forward to the next ride already!

[@A_RosnerNZ]

Great vlog. Wellingtonian here but I'm addicted to the South Island roads. How'd you find the GSX 2-up for long distance?

[@motorcyclingmessas]

@@A_RosnerNZ I agree, South Island roads are awesome and I hope to get back on them with wifey in the future. The GSX is great for long distance 2 up. Plenty of power, but the buttocks still needs a break now and then 🙂. Thanks for the comment, safe riding 👍🏍️