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Auckland to Perth – Part 12 (Thompson Gorge Road)
EDITORIAL SUMMARY
Part 12 of ADVcharlie’s solo Auckland-to-Perth motorcycle journey moves between a jetboat trip and a challenging day on the roads near Queenstown. The attempt to ride Thompson Gorge Road and Crown Range Road is disrupted by snowmelt and rock slides linked to the aftermath of Cyclone Gita.
About this film
This episode belongs to a longer journey aboard a BMW G650GS, travelling from Auckland toward Perth. Rather than being solely a riding segment, it includes a jetboat trip before returning to the motorcycle the following day. The two activities give the episode a clear change of pace, while the road attempt provides its central travel complication. At 22 minutes, it is part of the New Zealand and Australia season, and its focus remains on the experience of continuing a solo motorcycle journey through changing conditions.
The journey
The riding takes place near Queenstown on New Zealand’s South Island, where the planned roads are Thompson Gorge Road and Crown Range Road. The rider attempts to travel along both, but snowmelt and rock slides cause problems in the aftermath of Cyclone Gita. The episode presents this as a practical interruption to the route rather than a separate mechanical or workshop story. Its sequence—from the jetboat outing to the next day’s road attempt—keeps the focus on a journey that includes both a non-riding activity and the uncertainties of travel by motorcycle.
What to expect
- A solo BMW G650GS journey from Auckland toward Perth
- A jetboat trip before the next day’s riding attempt
- Thompson Gorge Road and Crown Range Road near Queenstown, affected by snowmelt and rock slides
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