Visiting NZ from the US

[yellowdatsun]

My name is Ryan, and I run Desert Datsuns here in Arizona, US. I'll be on the north Island working in Palmerston North for a week, and then have a few free days to check out the area. I get there on the 19th of July, and leave on the 27th, hopefully giving me the 23rd through the 26th to wander around. Wondering if anyone is having a Datsun meet I could attend, or other must-see car activities? Also looking for advice on things to do and see while in the area. Any help would be much appreciated.

[Bartman]

Welcome to the forum Ryan!

It's a pity you're not coming to Christchurch. There's a huge following down here. Hopefully some folk from palmy will be keen for a meet up.

[braasmonkey]

My name is Ryan, and I run Desert Datsuns here in Arizona, US. I'll be on the north Island working in Palmerston North for a week, and then have a few free days to check out the area. I get there on the 19th of July, and leave on the 27th, hopefully giving me the 23rd through the 26th to wander around. Wondering if anyone is having a Datsun meet I could attend, or other must-see car activities? Also looking for advice on things to do and see while in the area. Any help would be much appreciated.

Glad to hear you are making your way to our fine country I used to live in Palmerston North and can't say there is toooooo much to see and do. It is however a beautiful sister city to Christchurch with some nice walking tracks around the Esplanade and a nice square at the heart of the city. It could be worth your while (provided you have some reliable transportation) to head north to say Napier/Hastings or down to the windy city, Wellington. Am sure there may be a few Wellingtonian's that could be keen for a catch up. As Bart said, a pity you aren't making your way to Christchurch...we would be happy to receive you

Regards,

- Braasy

[crustywhip]

Hi Ryan

Im heading to Gisborne on the 22nd and will be coming home on the 25th. I am Wellington based so if some thing can work I will be more than happy to say hello. I drive a datsun as a daily car.

Cheers Kane

[broke]

Hi Ryan, if I was in the North Island still I would definitely be keen to show you my project, unfortunately I'm in the dirty south atm. Maybe you need to book a flight to Christchurch while you're here

[yellowdatsun]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I fly into Wellington, and out of Aukland, so I'll be able to see different areas. I will have a rental car, so traveling isn't a problem. Would be nice to meet some like minded people while I'm there.

I know one of the other guys already had a peek, but here's the address for my club/site:
http://desertdatsuns.freeforums.org/index.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

A few pics of my car, so you know I'm not a flake:

[Bartman]

Can I ask what business brings you out to NZ Ryan?

[hsepwr]

Hi

welcome, I live in Hawkesbay which is approx 2 hours drive north on Palmeston North and there are a few of us nutty datsun fans in this area. I am more than happy to show you around if you have nothing else organised. Im sure shane (510BRE) would be happy to show you his fine collection of 510s and there are a few others in the area also.
my cell number is 021 731 207 if you are wanting to contact me when you get here

Cheers
Craig

[yellowdatsun]

The company I work for makes/sells monitoring equipment for the electric power industry. I'll be installing a 8 gas chromatographic unit onto a large electric transformer. We'll see how the install goes, and hopefully I can catch up with a few of you guys afterward.

[dirtyleppa]

not a bad 510 there man. what engine is that?