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Hey mate, hope your planning is going well. I'm just gonna chuck my 2 cents in. You've probably already thought about this though. I'm British, lived in Aus for 9 years. My recommendation is buy a bike in Australia! You could honestly be on the road the same day you arrived. And bikes in Australia are MUCH cheaper than the uk. I had a shock at the bike prices in the uk last time I went back.

My recommendation, fly into Perth WA, get yourself whatever bike your after (DR 650 or similar would be the perfect companion) and hit the road. Go south down to Esperance, then up to Kalgoorlie, cutting back to the coast to go north. Go over the top, up to Cape York, then down to Tassie if you have the time (lovely riding!). Sell the bike in Sydney (big market, price low and you can expect to sell the same day). Then fly over to Auckland and buy again.

You'd really want to buy in Auckland on the south island as it has the most on offer bike-wise.

Overall you'll probably save yourself $5k+ and a LOT of hassle! Yes, even temporary import into strayia is a pain in the neck, they had my toolbox in customs for 2 months....

Anyway, if you want to get in touch, need any help with anything, let me know +61422814389.
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Edit : Auckland on the NORTH Island....
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Hey mate, hope your planning is going well. I'm just gonna chuck my 2 cents in. You've probably already thought about this though. I'm British, lived in Aus for 9 years. My recommendation is buy a bike in Australia! You could honestly be on the road the same day you arrived. And bikes in Australia are MUCH cheaper than the uk. I had a shock at the bike prices in the uk last time I went back.



My recommendation, fly into Perth WA, get yourself whatever bike your after (DR 650 or similar would be the perfect companion) and hit the road. Go south down to Esperance, then up to Kalgoorlie, cutting back to the coast to go north. Go over the top, up to Cape York, then down to Tassie if you have the time (lovely riding!). Sell the bike in Sydney (big market, price low and you can expect to sell the same day). Then fly over to Auckland and buy again.



You'd really want to buy in Auckland on the south island as it has the most on offer bike-wise.



Overall you'll probably save yourself $5k+ and a LOT of hassle! Yes, even temporary import into strayia is a pain in the neck, they had my toolbox in customs for 2 months....



Anyway, if you want to get in touch, need any help with anything, let me know +61422814389.


Hiya,

Sorry for the delay ... missed your post initially

That’s really helpful, many thanks. Once my plans firm up I’ll be in touch !


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Hello


Thought I would also mention the main reason for so many UK number plates getting around this coming season is 2019 WATOC ( World Association of Triumph Owners Club ) Triumph MC Rally been held in NZ South island at Hanmer Springs from 22-24 February.
The Rally is been combined with NZs TOMCC Rally ( Triumph Owners MCC ).



www.tomcc.co.nz/wotoc





Those that plan their trip well can also attend the Burt Munro Challenge Rally held in Invercargill between the 6-10 February 2019.
The Burt Munro Rally may be NZ largest MC series of Events with many North island MC riders making it their choice of time to ride in the South island.
The roads will be full of motorcycles by NZ standards during this time will plenty of opportunity to meet and speak to local MC riders


www.burtmunrochallenge.co.nz/Rally


petty sure they will have a time of their lives
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