Thanks for your friendly welcome. I have read more in Quad Crazy & it does seem a friendly, laid back, great site with a humorous side to it. NZ is a very beautiful place with some great riding areas, but from what I've seen on the net your not missing out on anything. The only advantage I can see between our two countries is over here, you can live in a major city & still only be 1/2 hour from a trail but in saying that, I would drive all day and all night to get to some of your riding areas I've seen & heard about.
Cheers Mike.