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Christchurch Meet & Greet - Monday 8 February 2021
Tour Starts Christchurch - Tuesday 9 February 2021
Return Christchurch - Wednesday 17 February 2021
THIS TOUR IS NOW FULL
Calling all Kiwis and Anyone in living New Zealand! ... This Special Edition Kiwi Bikers 9 Day Fully Guided Tour has been created especially for New Zealand Residents to join us at the Burt Munro Challenge motorcycle Rally and tour the South Island with a small group of fabulous like-minded bikers. Looks like we wont be having any international guests due to border restrictions but we're still heading to the Burt! If the borders are open, then of course everyone is welcome. Join us!
Hire one of our motorcycles or check out our awesome BYOB 'Bring Your Own Bike' option! Spots are going fast - Email us NOW!
We're the only motorcycle tour exclusively endorsed by and co-developed with our good friend John Munro (Burt's son!). This exciting tour includes tickets to most Burt Munro Challenge 2021 events, as well as exceptional unique additions listed below. Join us on this epic adventure to the Motorcycle Mecca of New Zealand to enjoy the thrills and spills of the Rally as well as touring stunning New Zealand with a great bunch of like-minded bikers.
Supported by a chase vehicle and luggage trailer you dont have to worry about squeezing everything in to panniers and topbox. Passengers are also welcome to travel in the chase vehicle too, so if you want to bring someone who doesnt want to ride, no problem! We'll be staying in excellent 4* hotels or motor-lodges each night, just pay for your own breakfast.
We look forward to meeting you on this Special Kiwi Edition touring experience in 2021 - Only with South Pacific Motorcycle Tours!
Exclusive Tour Extra’s Include:
- Signed Copy of Roger Donaldson’s book ‘The World’s Fastest Indian’
- 'An evening with John Munro’
- Visit exclusive Munro family locations
- See The World’s Fastest Indian motorcycle
- Entry to Burt Munro Challenge 2021 events including:
- - Twilight Drag Racing
- - Beach Racing Champs on Oreti Beach
- - Teretonga Sprint Races
- - Oreti Park Speedway
- - Invercargill Street Races
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Christchurch Meet & Greet - Monday 8 February 2021
Start Your Engines Christchurch - Tuesday 9 February 2021
Return Christchurch - Wednesday 17 February 2021
Riding times:Riding approximately 9am-4pm with breaks for lunch, coffee & photo's
Rest or Ride:4 Days in Invercargill (2 full days and 3 Nights) , one full day (2 nights) in Queenstown
Rider Competence:Suitable for all competent riders
Route Grade:Sealed roads, multiple mountain passes, multiple hair-pins & switchbacks
Support Vehicle Info:Support Vehicle and Luggage Trailer
All prices are in New Zealand Dollars. Price shown includes motorcycle hire. Click on the prices to convert the prices into a currency of your choice. The default is NZD to USD but you can choose any currency you like on the conversion tool.
- BYOB – Bring Your Own Bike!
(For New Zealand and Australian Residents)
Day 0
Monday 8th February
Enjoy Christchurch City's highlights. AT 6.30PM (changed from 5pm) we'll meet and greet at Jimmy's Bar Pavilions Hotel, Papanui Rd over a beer or two, and bring your luggage. You can stay at the hotel overnight for $200 including breakfast (1-2 people)
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Day 1
Tuesday 9th Feb - Christchurch to Mackenzie Country
This morning we'll all meet at the SPMT Base ready for the off! (details to be advised). Enjoy superb traffic free riding towards the southern alps right from the word go. We'll be taking the inland scenic route with plenty of time for all the special stops along the way including Lake Tekapo, home of the famous Church of the Good Shepherd. You'll soon be in Mackenzie Country, home of the Cloud Piercer, Aoraki Mount Cook!
Overnight Twizel.
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Day 2
Wednesday 10th Feb - Twizel to Dunedin
We'll take the awesome blast into Mount Cook Village this morning for some great shots of Mount Cook, then more fabulous sweeps and bends beside the lakes, hydro-dams and the thrilling back-roads to the Pacific Ocean and Dunedin. Along the way we'll find time for checking out great cafes, historic villages and the famous Moeraki Boulders. We highly recommend the optional evening tour and dinner at the local brewery.
Overnight Dunedin
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Day 3
Thursday 11th Feb - Dunedin to Invercargill - BURT MUNRO CHALLENGE
The thrilling Catlins and Southern Scenic route is all yours today. Move over Burt - it's our turn! Arrive into the Southern Hemisphere's motorcycle mecca in good time today for some of the first Burt Munro Challenge events, including the famous Twilight Drag Racing.
Overnight Invercargill
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Day 4
Friday 12th Feb - Invercargill - BURT MUNRO CHALLENGE
This is what you've been waiting for, the famous Beach Racing Championships on Oreti Beach! Enjoy a fantastic trip exclusive with access to the pits, get a closer look at the machines, even meet some of the racers! A fun fuelled day!
Overnight Invercargill
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Day 5
Saturday 13th Feb - Invercargill - BURT MUNRO CHALLENGE
Check out Invercargill at your own pace today. Visit Burt's 'Worlds Fastest Indian', the speedway, sprint races, the hidden gems at Bill Richardson's Transport World, or see more 'Tour Exclusive' locations we have up our sleeves. Spoiled for choice? You betcha!
Overnight Invercargill
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Day 6
Sunday 14th Feb - Invercargill to Queenstown - BURT MUNRO CHALLENGE
This morning we can enjoy the awesome Burt Munro Challenge Street Races races before snaking our way towards Queenstown. The ride is, well quite 'Remarkable' as we make our way between Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables mountain range via the famous Devil's Staircase.
Overnight Queenstown
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Day 7
Monday 15th Feb - Explore Queenstown
A magical place to explore Middle Earth at your own pace today. Bungy jumping, jet-boating, white-water rafting, wineries, off-road adventures, or even a flight over Milford Sound - it's all here. So take your pick, rest, relax, or ride into or Paradise - literally! Overnight Queenstown
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Day 8
Tuesday 16th Feb - Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier Village
This morning we ride over the mountain pass on New Zealand's highest sealed road to the wild and wonderful West Coast. Fabulous stops along the way today as we wind our way through famous Haast Pass and into the Rainforest before arriving at Franz Josef Glacier Village.
Overnight Fox Glacier
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Day 9
Wednesday 17th Feb - Franz Josef to Christchurch
We snake way around the bluffs and stunning coastline cliffs down to rugged driftwood beaches and villages with their local crafts of Pounamu (jade), bone and gold. Traverse the legendary Arthur's Pass with the chance to get up close to our beautiful Kea parrots. We then swoop back down to earth via the tranquil Canterbury plains and Christchurch, Garden City to return your motorcycles or head back home. Accommodation is not included tonight but you can stay at the Pavilions Hotel for $200 including breakfast!
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Tour Highlights:-
- Meet John Munro (Burt's Son)
- Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Tekapo
- Aoraki Mount Cook - the 'Cloud Piercer'
- The ancient Moeraki Boulders
- Oamaru Historic Township and Steampunk HQ
- Burt Munro Challenge 2021 Race events
- Invercargill's Classic Motorcycle Mecca
- Bill Richardson's Transport World
- E.Hayes Classic Motorworks Collection and Burt Munro's Fastest Indian!
- Queenstown - Adventure Capital of the Southern Hemisphere
- Ride New Zealand's highest sealed road
- Haast Pass, Mount Aspiring National Park
- The West Coast Rainforests & Glaciers
Recommended Extra Activities:-
(SPMT simply adds your chosen activities to your booking. Cancellation policies apply, in the event of cancellation by the operator you will be refunded in full)
- Bill Richardson's Transport World & Classic Motorcycle Mecca Turbo Pass, Invercargill
- Brewery Tour & Ale House Dinner, Dunedin
- Jet Boat Shotover River, Queenstown
- Jet Boat & White Water Raft Kawarau River, Queenstown
- Sprit of Queenstown Lake Cruise
- Winery & Wine-tasting Tour, Queenstown
- Glacier Landing Helicopter Ride, Franz Josef Glacier Village
- 8 Nights Premier Accommodation (room only)
- Tour Guide Motorcyclist
- Tour Guide and Support Vehicle with Luggage Trailer
- 24/7 Support
AND these exclusive Tour Extras!:
- Copy of Roger Donaldson’s book ‘The World’s Fastest Indian’
- 'An afternoon with John Munro’
- Visit exclusive Munro family locations
- See The World’s Fastest Indian motorcycle
- E.Hayes Classic Motorworks Collection
- Entry to Burt Munro Challenge 2021 events including:
- - Twilight Drag Racing
- - Beach Racing Champs on Oreti Beach
- - Teretonga Sprint Races
- - Oreti Park Speedway
- - Invercargill Street Races