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    kiwibob Avatar
    • kiwibob
    • BMW F650GS (twin)
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    1 : Kartaia - Cape Reinga
    North Island , New Zealand
    December 18, 2010 - 5 star route rating Motorcycle Road5.0

    The last few kilometers were tar sealed earlier this year (2010) making this one of the must do roads in the country. Its quiet, apart from tourist traffic so pick your time, and offers spectacular views


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    12 : Kalikohe - Ruawai
    North Island , New Zealand
    August 10, 2010 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.0

    An uncrowded and beautiful far north of this fantastic country. Nice corners too. Enjoy!


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    • Wheke
    • 2009 Buell Ulysses XB12XP
    • Score 43

    35 / 2 : East Cape / Raukūmara (NZ_TTC 5)
    North Island , New Zealand
    April 13, 2013 - 5 star route rating Motorcycle Road5.0

    This is arguably one of the best rides in Aotearoa/NZ. Definitely one of the best in Te Ika A Maui/North Island (Im a local, trust me). Its a wee ways to get to either Whakatane or Gisborne from Auckland (main international), but worth it. Most roads in NZ are windy and made for bikes, but this East...


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    • kiwibob
    • BMW F650GS (twin)
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    39 / Hamilton Bypass : Otorobanga - Hamilton
    North Island , New Zealand
    December 18, 2010 - 3 star route rating Motorcycle Road3.0

    This route has been well signposted in recent years and is much busier than it used to be. It still makes an excellent alternative to transiting Hamilton and will certainly save time as well as being much more interesting.


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    4 : Taumarunui - Wanganui
    North Island , New Zealand
    August 9, 2010 - 5 star route rating Motorcycle Road5.0

    Heading south the road is superb, offering loads of great corners and fantastic scenery. New Zealand is really a gem for bikers!


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    • Wheke
    • 2009 Buell Ulysses XB12XP
    • Score 43

    90 Mile Beach / Te Oneroa A Tohe
    North Island , New Zealand
    April 13, 2013 - 5 star route rating Motorcycle Road5.0

    RIDE ALONG THE ENTIRE BEACH! It doesnt show a road on the map along the beach, but its a public road and you can ride from Ahipara to Te Paki Stream at the very north past Matapia Island. You can do this as a loop or there and back along the beach, which is pretty but also very straight and flat for...


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    Auckland - Waipu and back
    North Island , New Zealand
    April 11, 2015 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.0

    Nice Saturday ride


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    Avo Ride : Kingseat - Drury - Pukekohe East
    North Island , New Zealand
    July 19, 2016 - 3 star route rating Motorcycle Road3.0

    amazing


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    Back road from Mangakino to Kihkihi
    North Island , New Zealand
    April 3, 2016 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.0

    Nice ride until you reach Waipapa, then it is fairly ordinary with long straights in farmland-countryside

    This is a good road to visit the hydro stations Whakamaru, Maraetai and Waipapa.


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    • Fatflap
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    Back Roads to the Highlands : Waikeria - Whakamaru
    North Island , New Zealand
    December 21, 2016 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.0

    A quiet backroad ride with twistie and straight section as you climb the hills.


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    • 2015 CVO Road Glide
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    Clevedon - Kawakawa Bay - Kaiaua - Hunua Range
    North Island , New Zealand
    November 17, 2015 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.0

    Great ride.. Varied road but mainly twisties.. Great scenery.. Perfect afternoon or morning run...


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    Clevedon - Whangamata
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    April 29, 2015 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.0

    Great route out to Whangamata over the top of the Coromandel Range. Tight twisty fast corners. Excellent sidewall workout. Part of a NZTA Safer Rides route.


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    Clevedon to Waihi via K gorge
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    April 21, 2015 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.0

    This is a great run from Clevedon down the coast road towards Hauraki plains then on to Paeroa. Then through the Karangahape Gorge to Waihi. Beautiful and varied scenery all the way.


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    • kiwibob
    • BMW F650GS (twin)
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    Coromandel Circuit (NZ_TTC 3)
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    December 18, 2010 - 5 star route rating Motorcycle Road5.0

    Probably one of the best days out you can find in the North Island. Weekends are best avoided due to the volume of traffic.


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    East Cape : Te Araroa
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    September 19, 2014 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.0

    A worthy detour to the East Cape.


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    Forgotten World HWY / 43 : Taumarunui - Stratford
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    October 10, 2013 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.5

    Forgotten World Hwy ...... Not much to say, just go ride it & find out for yourself, In my opinion its amazing, stunning views & awesome twisty bit of road .... Oh there are alot of twists & turns :)


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    • kiwibob
    • BMW F650GS (twin)
    • Score 78

    Gentle Annie : Gisborne - Wairoa
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    February 18, 2013 - 5 star route rating Motorcycle Road5.0

    No real worries about the police but youll be hard pressed to break the speed limit as this is a real twister.

    Virtually no traffic on the Friday in February when we went.


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    • kiwibob
    • BMW F650GS (twin)
    • Score 78

    Gentle Annie : Omahu - Taihape
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    February 18, 2013 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.0

    The Gentle Annie Hill in the middle is narrow with very poor surface and steep but the rest of it is in good order and all tar seal (thats only recent in places so there are still quite a few loose stone chips)

    No real worries about the police but youll be hard pressed to break the speed limi...


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    Hamilton -Taupo
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    December 5, 2017 - 5 star route rating Motorcycle Road5.0

    very little traffic nice roads for riding


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    • VFR750FN DR800s 999s
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    Hamilton Tour : Raglan - Te Pahu - Waitomo - Kawhia (NZ_TTC 4)
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    January 15, 2017 - 5 star route rating Motorcycle Road5.0

    This 220km tour from Hamilton includes and optional trip to Raglan (where there are sand dunes and the Aotea Harbour) The main route travels first south from Hamilton on SH39 a favoured route by local bikers instead of SH3, it is more twisty and with less traffic. At Waitomo we turn off and head we...


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    Hamilton via Hwy 22
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    November 4, 2014 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.0

    Start Pukekohe Autobahn via Hwy 22 & Raglan to Hamilton


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    • BMW F650GS (twin)
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    Highway 22
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    December 18, 2010 - 5 star route rating Motorcycle Road5.0

    One of the local favorites, coupled with a great selection of places for lunch in Raglan


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    • kiwibob
    • BMW F650GS (twin)
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    Highway 54 : Hunterville - Palmerston North
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    December 18, 2010 - 5 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.7

    Make sure to stop at the Stormy Point Lookout for fantastic views of the Rangateki Valley


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    • kiwibob
    • BMW F650GS (twin)
    • Score 78

    Hunua Circuit
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    December 18, 2010 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.0

    An interesting mix of rural back roads with good lunch stops at Cleveden


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    Hunua loop : Pukekohe - Hunua
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    July 12, 2016 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.0

    Nice for a weekend avo ride. some straights. Some twistys about half way.


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    • Wheke
    • 2009 Buell Ulysses XB12XP
    • Score 43

    Kaipara to Leigh
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    April 13, 2013 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.0

    This route can be broken up or done completely in a few hours. Dont bother with SH1 (main route between Wellsford and Warkworth), unless short of time. I couldnt get rid of the map line! A side trip to Tawharanui Beach is worthwhile, as is Goat Island Marine Reserve in Leigh. Plenty of corners and r...


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    Kohi - Scenic drive - South Head
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    June 27, 2015 - 3 star route rating Motorcycle Road3.0

    To try, a lot of urban. All tarmac. Need to try get off South head and come back via Muriwai beach.


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    • Wheke
    • 2009 Buell Ulysses XB12XP
    • Score 43

    Mangamuka & Herekino
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    April 13, 2013 - 5 star route rating Motorcycle Road5.0

    This route is twisty in most places, and remote. Often no phone signal, but beautiful views and decent road surfaces with little traffic. Tourists can peel off for Kohukohu to catch the ferry across the Hokianga Harbour (beautiful), and continue on another amazing area of roads through Waipoua Fores...


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    • kiwibob
    • BMW F650GS (twin)
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    Manukau Heads - Waiuku
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    December 18, 2010 - 5 star route rating Motorcycle Road5.0

    Another nice circuit and Waiuku is pretty good for lunch spots. Make sure to stop at the top and walk up to the lighthouse (theres a clean public loo there too)


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    Motat - Leigh (via Old North Rd)
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    February 10, 2017 - 5 star route rating Motorcycle Road5.0

    Apart from the north western motorway, this has a great share of undulating curves with a few reverse camber turns (great practice for novice riders to look through the turns). Very few traffic cops ... but be careful there is a speeding camera on Old North Rd. Ride safe guys and enjoy the Awesome s...


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    New Plymouth Tour : New Plymouth - Piopio - Matiere - Stratford (NZ_TTC 8)
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    January 13, 2017 - 5 star route rating Motorcycle Road5.0

    Starting just outside Stratford (south of New Plymouth) we take the famous State Highway 43 (known locally as the ‘Forgotten World Highway’). This road climbs through some rugged, beautiful countryside. About half way up the road is Hobbit’s Hole (a local name for the Moki Tunnel). After the t...


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    Ngatea to Auckland through clevedon
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    December 2, 2017 - 3 star route rating Motorcycle Road3.0

    a few nice twisties


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    Okororie : Hamilton - Cambridge - Tirau
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    November 27, 2013 - 2 star route rating Motorcycle Road2.5

    Run to okororie from Hamilton..


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    Old Forest Explorer (Dead End)
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    December 23, 2017 - 3 star route rating Motorcycle Road3.0

    No real destination here, just a little trip into the woods for a change of scenery. This can be used to branch off onto other rural roads and explore the area with nearly non-existent traffic or cops.


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    • kiwibob
    • BMW F650GS (twin)
    • Score 78

    Panguru - Aripara
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    January 25, 2012 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.0

    As always in rural NZ the surface is a constant surprise. This was a spectacular ride and hardly any traffic.


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    • kiwibob
    • BMW F650GS (twin)
    • Score 78

    Paparoa - Dargaville
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    January 25, 2012 - 3 star route rating Motorcycle Road3.0

    A quiet road (highway 12) with a mix of hill country and flats. Good fun.


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    • Triumph Speedmaster
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    Pokeno to Raglan (the old way)
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    January 7, 2012 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.5

    Stunning views on good day (about 50km to each side on the ridgelines) stacks of twisties through to SH23. The local roading guys fix bad seal by covering it in gravel and letting the cars/trucks pack it in. A few days ago (4/1/2012) they had put out a sign warning of this - that's the first one Z...


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    • Wheke
    • 2009 Buell Ulysses XB12XP
    • Score 43

    Raglan to Kawhia via Waitomo Caves
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    April 13, 2013 - 5 star route rating Motorcycle Road5.0

    A great weekend option to take HWY22 to Raglan from Auckland, and then do this ride the following day. If you are based in Raglan you can start from there and take in Waitomo Caves (world famous blackwater rafting) along the way. The route gives you a few options, but the less travelled road is not ...


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    Route 52 : Waipukurau - Masterton
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    December 2, 2013 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.0

    A very good ride but remember it is along rural roads and be aware of the possibility of other traffic, particularly trucks, using it. Enjoy!


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    • kiwibob
    • BMW F650GS (twin)
    • Score 78

    Russell Backroad
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    January 25, 2012 - 5 star route rating Motorcycle Road5.0

    As always in rural NZ the surface is a constant surprise. This route is only recently tar sealed and (on this occasion) still lots of gravel patches but they should clear quickly.

    Outside of the holiday season I'd expect little traffic except locals so you'd need to be on the lookout. There w...


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    • Bokiwi
    • Suzuki Boulevard C90T
    • Score 37

    SH5 : Napier - Taupo
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    November 29, 2016 - 3 star route rating Motorcycle Road3.0

    This is a very scenic ride with a good mix of twisties and open sections, no major hazards but watch out for black ice in the shady parts during winter.


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    • kiwibob
    • BMW F650GS (twin)
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    Tangowahini - Kaikohe
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    January 25, 2012 - 3 star route rating Motorcycle Road3.0

    As always in rural NZ the surface is a constant surprise. This makes a very nice alternative to the coastal route but only if you've already done that one.


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    • kiwibob
    • BMW F650GS (twin)
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    Taupo Western Route
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    December 18, 2010 - 3 star route rating Motorcycle Road3.0

    The western route makes a great alternative to the main north-south route through the North Island. The roads are in generally good condition with wide sweeping bends. The main hazards are the logging trucks which can move surprisingly fast and consequent overtakers.


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    Urenui to Pio Pio
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    June 3, 2015 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.0

    Great ride over Mount Messenger, and later on through the Tongaporutu gorge. Great scenery following the river, but look out for slips. As it is the main road north from New Plymouth there are a lot of trucks on the road, so you need to try to get past them before the interesting parts of the ride...


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    Wanganui River Road - Pipiriki - Raetihi
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    June 1, 2014 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.0

    Now that this route is completely sealed it has to be a \"must do\" for the more adventurous and competent motorcyclist. The Whanganui River valley is spectacular and has a lot of history associated with it. Finish the ride down through the Parapara's and you will have had a great day! Warnings: Ce...


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    • Fatflap
    • Suzuki gsx1100G, Harley D. Dayna Sports,
    • Score 60

    Western Edge : New Plymouth - Opunake - Hawera
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    December 21, 2016 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.0

    This takes you to the western most point of the North Island and the lighthouse with Mt. Taranaki in the background is a superb picture opportunity. With a couple of boutique breweries thrown in.


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    Westgate to Mangawhai Heads
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    January 18, 2011 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road4.5

    Great ride. Mostly rural back roads with some short State Highway excursions. Watch for Police on State Highways.


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    • Wheke
    • 2009 Buell Ulysses XB12XP
    • Score 43

    Whangarei thru Te Tai Tokerau
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    April 14, 2013 - 5 star route rating Motorcycle Road5.0

    This can be done in a day with stops, OR go slow and stay in Bay of Islands or the Hokianga. Must visit Arai Te Uru in Hokianga just out from Omapere, also Waipoua Forest there (Tane Mahuta kauri tree). More traffic near Paihia but very quiet elsewhere. The route mapped is longer, but can be shorten...


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    Whangarei Tour : Whangarei - Dargaville - Omapere - Paihia (NZ_TTC 1)
    North Island ..., New Zealand
    January 15, 2017 - 5 star route rating Motorcycle Road5.0

    This 430km twisty forest tour in the North part of the North Island starts and ends in Whangarei. It can be done in a day with stops, or over 2 days at a more modest. The route can be further extended easily by taking the ferry from Opua to Russel. Head southwest from Whangarei on the 14, then join...


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