FILM
Auckland to Perth – Part 19 (SHW60 Fairwell Spit to Picton)
EDITORIAL SUMMARY
Part 19 follows a solo motorcycle journey from Auckland to Perth, riding through New Zealand on a BMW G650GS. The film centres on State Highways 60 and 6, with roadworks along the way and a change to the planned ferry timing.
About this film
Part of the “New Zealand & Australia” series, this episode pairs a stretch of the Auckland-to-Perth trip with a practical travel decision: the rider secures a place on a ferry back to the North Island two days before the crossing he had booked. The account is grounded in the experience of riding the roads, including the delays from roadworks and the appeal of the route’s views and succession of corners.
The journey
The title places the ride between Farewell Spit and Picton, while the description highlights State Highway 60 and State Highway 6. The rider describes both highways as especially rewarding, with strong views and many corners, though roadworks interrupt the journey for several kilometres. The ferry arrangement brings the episode to a travel-planning turn: a place is secured for an earlier return to the North Island than the crossing originally booked. These details keep the focus on the changing rhythm of a long-distance motorcycle trip, from riding the highways to adapting the onward plan.
What to expect
- Solo riding on a BMW G650GS
- State Highway 60 and State Highway 6, with roadworks and scenic, corner-filled roads
- A ferry booking changed to an earlier return to the North Island
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