This is one of our most popular tours, covering most 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!
You'll be leisurely travelling around 2560 kms in total. (+2 optional non-riding days).
Riding times:9am-4pm approx with breaks throughout the day for lunch, coffee, activities etc.
Distance:2500 kms (1500 miles) approximately, option to do more on 'Rest or Ride' days
Rest or Ride:Dunedin, Queenstown
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 Dunedin |
| 3 |
Dunedin Rest or Ride |
| 4 |
Dunedin to Invercargill (home of Burt Munro) |
| 5 |
Invercargill to Te Anau (Fiordland Nat Park) |
| 6 |
Milford Sound Return (Te Anau/Te Anau) |
| 7 |
Fiordland to Queenstown |
| 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
- The Fossilised Forest, Catlins
- 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)
- Tour of Larnach Castle & Gardens, Dunedin
- Royal Albatross Sanctuary, Otago Peninsula
- Natures Wonders Penguin Tour, Otago Peninsular
- Taieri Gorge Railway Journey, Dunedin
- Evening Wildlife Peninsular Tour, Dunedin
- 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
- Helicopter Ride over The Glaciers, West Coast
What's included in your 12 Day South Island GPS Tour?
| Easy Rider (superior Holiday-park Cabins) |
- 12 Days Motorcycle hire
- 12 Nights Accommodation
- Side and top luggage
- The South Pacific Tour Pack
- 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
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| Kiwi Classic (superior Motor-lodges, B&Bs, & Inns) |
- 12 Days Motorcycle hire
- 12 Nights Accommodation
- 12 x Breakfasts
- Side and top luggage
- The South Pacific Tour Pack
- 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
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| Supreme (superior Hotels & Hosted Lodges) |
- 12 Days Motorcycle hire
- 12 Nights Accommodation
- 12 x Full Breakfasts
- Side and top luggage
- The South Pacific Tour Pack
- 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
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Not included:- Flights, travel insurance, evening meals, drinks, fuel, activities (unless stated), room service
We're more than happy to answer any questions you may have. There are many ways you can get in touch with us; you can call us on +64 3 312 0066, Skype us at ride.nz, have a Live Chat with us via the facility at the bottom of the screen or send us an e-mail through the form below.