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Went for a scoot exploring Waipara country side and tested the scoot on shingle roads. It was surprisingly good.
https://www.google.co.nz/maps/@-43.0637148,172.5447516,17z
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Again, stunning views! When my daughter visited NZ about seven years ago I half wished she'd fall in love with a Kiwi so we'd have an excuse to immigrate....

Can't tell whether those are what we in the state call "chipseal" vs. "gravel"...the lines in the road suggest there's some sort of coating/topping on the gravel....?
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first two photos are tar-sealed roads, but other are gravel/shingle/unsealed dirt roads
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Amazing view bro.

Is it possible to rent a motorcycle/scooter there with Indonesian or intl driver license
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That is a lovely country you live in. Thanks for the post.
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NZscoot wrote:
first two photos are tar-sealed roads, but other are gravel/shingle/unsealed dirt roads
Got it.

Pics of NZ always remind me of Northern California with the Rockies thrown in but no people.

In other words, paradise.
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Great pictures and I sure appreciate you sharing them.

Eric
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wimpy kimpy wrote:
Amazing view bro.

Is it possible to rent a motorcycle/scooter there with Indonesian or intl driver license
Yes it is possible

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