Payment
A 20% credit card deposit will secure your motorcycle rental and booking. E-mail us or book online, provide some details and we'll do the rest. The balance is due on or before 30 days before motorcycle pick-up, and you can pay by credit card or direct credit bank transfer.
If you're a competent motorcyclist or driver, over 21 and own a valid and full motorcycle licence from your own country, you're good to go.
Christchurch - Christchurch Rental Prices include:-
- Personal transfer from your lodgings or Christchurch airport
- Motorcycle hire including Side and Top luggage - with liner bags if required
- Comprehensive Travel Info before motorcycle pick-up
- Full Motorcycle Insurance
- Safety & Road Code Briefing
- Full motorcycle controls instruction
- 24/7 Recovery Service including AA Roadside Assistance
- Travel maps, useful tips, and advice on best routes
- All government sales taxes (GST)
- Tea & coffee
- Under-cover packing tables
- Secure storage facility for empty bags, vehicles etc
- Shower facilities
- Personal transfer back to Christchurch airport or lodgings
Queenstown Drop-off
We have a great biker-friendly Queenstown Agent available to accommodate Queenstown drop offs, so email us today for a quote and further information. Our One-Way Relocation Fee within the South Island is NZD495.
Auckland Drop-off
You can drop your bike off in Auckland and we'll work with you to arrange the best time and location. Email us today with your requirements. We can lend you ferry tie-Downs. Our One Way Relocations Fee between the two islands is $695.
Other Locations throughout New Zealand
Anything is possible! Let us know and South Pacific Motorcycle Tours will do our best to sort you out.
Safety
Your safety paramount, so it's important to know that you've chosen a trustworthy company with compliant, reliable machines that have not been 'off-road' and won't let you down.
Before you depart we'll go through the NZ Road Rules with you, show you a safety video, answer questions, and of course there's the usual Rental Agreement to sign. We'll help you familiarise yourself with the vehicle until you are totally confident to go.
Hours of Business and Rental Period
Your Rental is based on a 24-hour period. For example (eg 9am to 9am). We're on call for assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you're never alone.
Motorcycle Pick up and Drop-off hours are between 9am and 4.00pm Monday to Saturday (Sunday by arrangement) We're a family business so we can be flexible and look forward to working with you on your requirements.
If you're flying long distance please get a good night's sleep before you pick up your bike. We can book you in to some great lodgings at good rates.
Restrictions
Re-location Fees:-
For one-way hires between North and South Island there's a one off fee of NZD695 but we will waive this fee for hires of 21 days or more
Re location: For one-way hires between Christchurch and Queenstown or within the South Island there's a one off fee of NZD495 but free for hires of 21 days or more.
Long Distance Fees:-
- 1-6 day hire - total daily limit 350km - thereafter NZD 50c per km (eg 1500kms travelled over 4 days there would incur an extra charge of NZD 45)
- 7+ days - Unlimited K's: free of charge
Seasons
High Season is December to March inclusive, the weather during this time is very reliable. Low Season is April through to November inclusive when you can take advantage of great rates but the weather is cooler but less traffic!
In June, July and August please note there is a risk of some mountain pass closures due to snowfall and trecherous riding conditions.
Fuel
Your bike is presented with a full tank of 95 Octane fuel. On your booking confirmation you'll notice a small charge so that you can return your bike without needing to ensure that the tank is full. This means you can enjoy your ride right up to the very last minute!
Rental Accessories
For just NZD 5 per day you can hire from a large range of quality Full-face helmets, Open-face helmets, waterproof Jackets, waterproof pants, gloves, and boots. Ask for our Extra Products List.
For just NZD 10 per day you can hire one of our GPSs. Sorry but we aren't hiring out comms at the moment.
Low seat options are available and Tool Kits including puncture repair are just NZD 20 per hire.
Insurance
South Pacific Motorcycle Tours are fully insured to cover vehicle damage, loss and theft. Our standard excess is NZD 3500 but you can reduce this down to NZD 500 by paying NZD 40 per day (5+ days hire only). And for an extra NZD10 per day (5+ days hire only) this waivers any costs arising from damaged or flat battery, lost or broken keys, flat tyres and Kea Parrot damage (these parrots live in alpine areas only).
When you pick up your bike a credit card authorisation will be taken and you will be asked to sign a Rental Agreement. In the event of an accident or incident involving vehicles or accessories hired or a third party vehicle, you pledge to pay an amount as deemed appropriate by SPMT for the repair costs, or an estimated amount while final repair costs are being sought, up to the maximum Insurance Excess amount chosen.
Extra Products
We are travel experts and can arrange all your airport/hotel transfers, internal flights, pre and post tour lodgings and ferry crossings. Simply ask for a copy of our Extra Products List.
Contact us today
Other Rental Vehicles
Let South Pacific Motorcycle Tours organise motorcycle hire in conjunction with your car or camper van or motorhome hire requirements. Just let us know what you need. We have motorhome power hook-up facilities at our Christchurch Base.