New Zealand Pics
 

Karikari Peninsula Northland New Zealand
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90 Mile Beach West Coast far North
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5 klms from the top of NZ (Taupotupotu)
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Cape Reinga
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nice pic, and a great area you have to ride in, i was up that way three weeks ago.

Nice vista and the start of summer for you southern hemisphere chaps - jealous I am!

New Zealand
 

Thanks for the comments. Have added a few more to the original post.

Ventura
 

Yes the rack is the Ventura system and the pack is a w/proof backpack that i modified the straps on. I have another that I clip on to the front side when needed.

Ace phots and makes me think of Summer

Karikari Peninsula
 

Unfortunately I don't think Karikari will look the same on my next visit after the recent fires.

man that looks good, sun and sand and rad roads... nice pics mate, enjoy summer!

Shots taken when riding the 250
 

Yes, the green thing is mine.
I apologise but it was the cheapest 250 on the market at the time and I wanted something I could get a little loose on.
Has turned out to be a great bike actually with a new pipe, air filter and re jetting.
More NZ Pics, all Far North NZ.
East coast.
Matai Bay
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Puheke Reserve, Karikari Peninsula.
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Puheke Beach from above.
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Rawarawa Beach.
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West Coast 90 Mile Beach
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Aupouri Forest
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90 Mile Beach
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Wild Horses. Aupouri Forest
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Aupouri Forest
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Aupouri Forest
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Aupouri Forest
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Nice photos
Great riding up there we had 4 bikes 1 xt660R 2 xt600 1 Dr 650 did the Waiwera to Cape circuit last month with as many gravel and beaches we could do in 3 days great fun 1180 ks.

I saw three bikes just like you described as I was stopped on the Whangaroa side of the Kaeo bridge. I was on a black XT660R.
Maybe that was you. Late on a Sunday arvo.

Nice pics there sport....

Pics
 

I live here in Doubtless Bay so getting a nice shot is not that difficult. We moved here late 07 and although it's a bit sleepy in winter the long summers make up for it. Don't know to many adventurebike riders so if anyones coming this way and needs a free local guide give me a holler. I know the area well.
Looking Southwest from between Hihi & Taupo Bay
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Tokerau Beach looking back towards Coopers beach and Cable Bay.
Tokerau Beach is 13 klms long and a very scenic ride which takes you out towards Matai Bay.
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Sandhills at Te Paki Stream.
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Hokianga
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Sorry about the quality of this shot.
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Playing in the Backyard
 

This is a Fun area. Out with a mate on the XT's. Mine used to be black but is now the Orange one.
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