This popular tour covers much of the South Island of New Zealand, and riding around and over the amazing Southern Alps. Without a doubt you'll ride the best of New Zealand's roads during this real 'Southern Kiwi experience'.
Visit all the awesome 'hot spots' along the way - Queenstown for bungy and jet-boating, the Otago Peninsula and Dunedin, Burt Munro's "World's Fastest Indian", Milford Sound, Punakaiki Blow-holes, and the Hanmer Thermal Hot Springs. Immerse yourself in Nature's wonders - parrots, seals, dolphins, whales, albatross, rainforests, glaciers, the worlds best unspoilt natural scenic beauty is here in the South Island of New Zealand. And no-one offers all of this and the time to enjoy and savour each location more than South Pacific Motorcycle Tours!
Riding times:9am-4pm approx allowing for coffee, lunch and activity breaks.
Distance:3000 kms (1500 miles) approximately, option to do more on 'Rest or Ride' days
Rest or Ride:Queenstown, Te Anau (Milford)
Rider Competence:For experienced riders with safe motorcycle control in all situations
Route Grade:100% asphalt, some challenging sections, multiple mountain pass switchbacks/hair-pins
Support Vehicle Info:Route-loaded GPS, Personalised Handbook/Itinerary, 24 hour on-call service
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| 12 Day South Island GPS Motorcycle Tour |
| Day |
Route |
| 1 |
Christchurch to Mount Cook National Park |
| 2 |
Mount Cook to Oamaru |
| 3 |
Oamaru to Dunedin via Otago Peninsula |
| 4 |
Dunedin to Invercargill |
| 5 |
Invercargill to Te Anau (Fiordland Nat Park) (2 nights) |
| 6 |
Milford Sound Return (Te Anau/Te Anau) |
| 7 |
Te Anau to Queenstown (2 nights) |
| 8 |
Queenstown Rest or Ride |
| 9 |
Queenstown to Glacier Country, West Coast |
| 10 |
Glacier Country to Punakaiki, West Coast |
| 11 |
Punakaiki to Hanmer Springs |
| 12 |
Hanmer Springs to Christchurch |
*Hours based on ride time, excludes breaks and activities.
Tour Highlights:-
- Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Tekapo
- Aoraki Mount Cook - the 'Cloud Piercer'
- The ancient Moeraki Boulders
- Invercargill Motorcycle Mecca
- Burt Munro's Fastest Indian & Motorworks Collection
- Magical Milford Sound & Fiordland National Park
- 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
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
- Cape Foulwind Seal Colony
- The amazing Buller Gorge
- Lewis Pass
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)
- Maori Culture Experience (Queenstown or Christchurch)
- Kiwi Experience (Franz Josef Glacier or Christchurch)
- Little Blue Penguins, Oamaru (evening)
- Tour of Larnach Castle & Gardens, Dunedin
- Royal Albatross Sanctuary, Otago Peninsula
- Brewery Tour, Dunedin
- Nature Boat Cruise, Milford Sound
- Jet-boat Ride, Queenstown
- Bungy-jumping, White Water/Heli-rafting/Skydive Combos, Queenstown
- Vintage Steam-ship Cruise & Farm Tours, Queenstown
- Winery & Wine-tasting Tours, Queenstown
- Glacier Landing Helicopter Ride, West Coast
What's included in your 12 Day South Island GPS Tour?
| Easy Rider (Motor-lodge no breakfast) |
- 12 Days Motorcycle hire
- 12 Nights Accommodation
- Side and top luggage
- Personalised Brief, emailed before arrival
- The South Pacific Tour Pack with Full Colour Itinerary Booklet
- New Zealand maps
- Route loaded Garmin GPS
- Activity booking service
- 24/7 Roadside Assist
- Full insurance
- Government tax
- Luggage Storage facility
- Transfers to/from Christchurch Base
- SPMT Sticker
|
| Kiwi Classic (Bed & Breakfast) |
- 12 Days Motorcycle hire
- 12 Nights Accommodation
- 12 x Breakfasts
- Side and top luggage
- Personalised Brief, emailed before arrival
- The South Pacific Tour Pack with Full Itinerary Handbook
- New Zealand maps
- Route loaded Garmin GPS
- Activity booking service
- 24/7 Roadside Assist
- Full insurance
- Government tax
- Luggage Storage facility
- Transfers to/from Christchurch Base
- SPMT Sticker
- Embroidered SPMT Cap
|
| Supreme (Hotel Full Breakfast) |
- 12 Days Motorcycle hire
- 12 Nights Accommodation
- 12 x Full Breakfasts
- Side and top luggage
- Personalised Brief emailed before arrival
- The South Pacific Tour Pack with Full itinerary Handbook
- New Zealand maps
- Route loaded Garmin GPS
- Activity booking service
- 24/7 Roadside Assist
- Full insurance
- Government tax
- Luggage Storage facility
- Transfers to/from Christchurch Base
- SPMT Sticker
- Embroidered SPMT Cap
- Embroidered SPMT Tee-shirt
|
| Platinum (Hosted Luxury Lodge Full Breakfast Full Dinner) |
- 24/7 Personal Care Service
- 12 Days Motorcycle Hire
- 12 Nights Accommodation
- 12 Full Breakfasts
- 12 Evening Dinners
- Side and top luggage
- Personalised Brief
- The South Pacific Tour Pack with Full Colour Itinerary Booklet
- New Zealand maps
- Route loaded Garmin GPS
- Activity booking service
- 24/7 Roadside Assist
- Full insurance
- Government tax
- Luggage Storage facility
- Transfers between Christchurch hotel and SPMT Base
- Transfers between Christchurch airport and Christchurch hotel
- SPMT Embroidered Patch per person
- Embroidered SPMT Cap per person
- Embroidered SPMT Tee-shirt per person
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Not included:- Flights, travel insurance, drinks (except where indicated in lodgings inclusions) , fuel, activities (unless stated), room service, hotel incidentals (unless stated)
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