Hey there

I found this wonderful site while researching my trip, and how lucky that is since I was considering finding a travelbuddy. The plan is:

Leave Denmark on the 12th of february and fly to Adelaide. Possibly with a stopover in bangkok or thailand for a week or two.
Buy a motorcycle in Adelaide
Cruise down the Great Ocean Road
Travel north along the coast, visiting Sydney, Melbourne, and ending up in Cairns, selling the bike or shipping it to NZ.
The above should take three months
Then, three months in New Zealand, possibly, but not confirmed, on a bike.

About me:
I'm an entirely inexperienced biker of 24 years of age, having taken my license only two months ago. I haven't been riding since, so this trip won't involve off-roading and the likes.
I'm laid back, but adventurous, and I'm doing the trip on a shoestring.
My first time travelling alone was 7 years ago, hitch-hiking through Europe for three weeks. I haven't been "adventure" travelling much since, but I have a healthy dose of common sense and a pleasant disposition.

You're welcome to check out my blog at My Travelogue to get a sense of me.


If you're interested in joining me for part of the trip, or have any questions, please drop a reply, or mail me at jophiel@gmail.com



All the best
Jophiel


EDIT:
NZ is now confirmed to be on a bike.
Additionally, I've turned the whole thing around, going to Christchurch, NZ first in mid january, then Adelaide, Australia mid April.

mate you're crazy not to go off-roading in Australia... it's probably less dangerous than riding on the road anyway. Purchase a DR650 (they're ultra-cheap here) and just let loose. Some advice is not to ride at night or in the wet whenever can be avoided but that applies to riding in general.

Also in Australia don't walk through long grass when in rural areas especially if you are near water on a hot day and another thing (also in rural areas) check under the toilet seat before sitting down lol.

well, considering that I have absolutely zero riding experience, I won't take my chances with off-road riding.

Maybe towards the end if I feel comfortable with it then.

Tasmania!!!!! don't forget Tasmania, it's better than australia (hmmm says I who now resides near Port Macquarie and miss the roads back home)

Cheers
Wilky

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O I'm definitely going to tasmania!

I have to see if there are any more beautiful women down there, or whether our crown prince stole the only one

Hi Jophiel,

I'm thinking of doing some time in OZ/NZ starting about March 2009. It is all dependent on whether I find another job - I finish this one on 28th Feb.

Your blog says you leave Denmark on 12 Jan, but on here you say 12 Feb. Also interesting to hear you like RIDE FAR. I know Mark and gave him some advice before he left. I did the same route 2006/2007.

And if you're wondering about my name 'dkmoose', I spent 5 years living in Denmark, then went travelling, returned to England and am now working in US.

We should stay in contact and I will let you know how my plans progress.

Martin