Time to let this awesome wee 50cc scooter see the light of day again!

In January 2006 I embarked on an adventure, to ride a 50cc scooter the length of New Zealand. Armed with a sleeping bag, video camera, backpack and handheld GPS unit, I set off from the Cape Reinga lighthouse, collecting GPS coordinates of facilities like public toilets, dump stations and landmarks along the way. Yes, that’s a pretty geeky thing to do but these GPS coordinates I collected would eventually be turned into the 'CamperMate' iPhone/Android App which has helped thousands of tourists become more responsible when they travel around New Zealand in their camper vans. The proceeds will help pay to keep the app free, and awesome!

The trip itself took just under three weeks, riding 3,168 kilometres at an average speed of 55kms/hour. I spent $153 in petrol the whole trip, though petrol prices were about $1.50 litre. The good old days!

Going so slow meant there was ample time to look around and admire the amazing beauty of New Zealand, let’s keep it that way! 25% of the $ raised will also go to Keep New Zealand Beautiful who do an awesome job!

There were some cool adventures along the way like racing a horse at the Mossburn horse races, riding a Motocross track in Tokoroa, checking out the Franz Josef glacier, riding on the Auckland Harbour bridge and meeting heaps of great people along the way. (Here’s a short video here http://youtu.be/d0kLZcH34KE)

Ok, for the scooter here’s what you need to know: -The scooter has been stored the last two years but I’ve just had it fully serviced by Scootec in Christchurch and in great condition with registration until Feb 2014. It’s an awesome scooter with a story to tell (I’m told it’s the first scooter to ever ride the entire length of NZ). -It’s got a compartment under the seat that can fit a helmet under. -Comes with the manual

If you are in Christchurch and want to check it out, I’ll be at Malvern Park, (Malvern Street) St Albans on Thursday (22nd) afternoon 4-5.30pm.