The start of Micheal’s little jolly, more to come….
On the 12 December l find myself at Birmingham Airport on a flight of over 11,350 miles to Auckland.NZ. Saturday the 14 Dec. l arrive in sunny Auckland and l am picked by Paul of Browns Bay.
My mode of transport to NZ.
A sign over a Kiwi shed.
The “Browns Bay Set” enjoying the street food.
Monday we travel to Northland which turns out to a wet ride first day ride.
My Kiwi tour bike is the K75.
Even time for a sidecar drink with Steve McQueen! in Paihia.
l can truly recommend the Mangonui Hotel
The view from my bedroom balcony.
The locals are now arriving for fish & chips and a pint.
Our second ferry on this trip to the “Far North”
Once upon a time you could swim with Opo!
The Amazing Dolphin of Opononi – YouTube
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1After five great days in the “Winterless North” we now ride south for ALK however we now have a SONG to sing!
Opo the Dolphin by Pat McMinn – YouTube
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Now my second Saturday in NZ and now back in ALK & at the local bike dealer’s souk and notice this outfit parked.
Please note the number plate position?
Sidecars New Zealand – Home of Watsonian -Squire sidecars …
Sunday a local watering hole for Kiwi bikers.
Puhoi Pub
Bye for now from a POMMY getting a WINTER TAN!