FILM
Auckland to Perth – Part 15 (Hasst Pass to Lake Lanthe)
EDITORIAL SUMMARY
Part 15 of a solo motorcycle journey from Auckland to Perth follows a return to the road after an extended spell of rain. The west coast riding is paired with an excursion to see the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers from the air.
About this film
ADVcharlie’s New Zealand and Australia series follows a solo trip on a BMW G650GS. This episode balances the practical rhythm of a long-distance ride with a separate sightseeing experience: after spending 41 hours in a tent because of heavy rain, the journey continues, while a helicopter trip offers a close view of two glaciers. The decision to take the tour comes with the consideration of keeping travel money available for the rest of the journey.
The journey
The title places this instalment between Haast Pass and Lake Lanthe, within the larger Auckland-to-Perth trip. The description situates the renewed riding on the west coast after the rain-bound tent stay. It also names Fox and Franz Josef glaciers as the focus of the helicopter outing. Together, the road journey and aerial sightseeing make this a travel episode shaped by both changing plans and a deliberate stop to visit the glaciers.
What to expect
- Solo touring on a BMW G650GS as part of an Auckland-to-Perth journey.
- A return to west coast roads after 41 hours in a tent during heavy rain.
- A helicopter visit to the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers.
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