We Hit A Violent Storm Riding The Coast Of New Zealand 🇳🇿

RTW S6 EP6 | Riding New Zealand’s Wild East Coast in Heavy Rain This episode takes us along State Highway 35, one of New Zealand’s most underrated coastal roads, as we ride the long way around the East Cape toward Gisborne. SH35 hugs the coastline almost the entire way, delivering constant corners, open views of the Pacific, quiet towns, and the kind of flow that makes it a fantastic motorcycle road. On a dry day it would already be special. In this episode, we ride it in heavy rain, strong wind, and changing conditions, which turns it into a very different challenge. We talk openly about wet-weather riding in New Zealand, including: How road surfaces change in the rain Why coastal wind matters more than you expect The importance of good wet-weather motorcycle gear Managing visibility, grip, and fatigue when conditions turn bad If you’re riding in New Zealand, or living here and looking for great motorcycle routes near Auckland, this is a road that absolutely deserves to be on your list. SH35 is a longer ride from Auckland, but it’s the kind of journey that rewards you the further you go, especially if you enjoy quieter roads and real riding rather than just ticking boxes. This video is part of our round-the-world motorcycle journey, but it’s also a proper look at what riding in New Zealand is really like when the weather doesn’t play along. No filters, no shortcuts, just riding what’s in front of us. If you’re researching motorcycle touring in New Zealand, planning a future ride, or already riding here and wondering whether SH35 is worth it, this episode should give you a very honest answer. 🛒 Our Travel Shop: Explore our travel-tested gear & stickers: https://seanandemilytravels.com/shop 🗺️ Navigation App – calimoto: Get a 30-day free trial ➤ Use code: S&E30 Get 10% off yearly plans ➤ Use code: S&E10 Start here: https://linktr.ee/calimoto_SeanandEmily 🛟 Travel Safety – Protected by Global Rescue: Worldwide emergency rescue, evacuation, and medical support for overlanders: https://www.globalrescue.com/lp/sean-... 🚀 What’s Coming: We’re riding around the world on our BMW R1300 GSA — a 2-year global expedition across Europe, Asia, and beyond. This is the ultimate two-up adventure, and we’re bringing you with us every mile. 📺 Subscribe & Ride With Us ➤ @SeanandEmily 📸 Follow Our Journey: Sean ➤ / seanmichael_travels Emily ➤ / emilyrose_travels 🌍 Blog, gear, and more ➤ https://www.seanandemilytravels.com