Starting in Christchurch, Gateway to the South Island , and ending in Auckland, North Island, this has to be the greatest motorcycle tour of New Zealand.
From the tip of the South in Invercargill, home of 'The World's Fastest Indian', to Cape Reinga in the Far North, this trip includes it all.
No rush, no hassle, no worries! For those who want to ride leisurely each day to really explore and savour New Zealand's history, culture, amazing scenery, and all the must-see, must-do attractions, this IS the only tour for you.
You'll be travelling around 5000 kms in total. (+4 optional non-riding days).
Riding times:9am-4pm approx with breaks throughout the day for lunch, coffee, activities etc.
Distance:5000 kms (3125 miles) approximately, option to do more on 'Rest or Ride' days
Rest or Ride:Dunedin, Queenstown, Rotorua, Bay of Islands
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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| 23 Day Twin Island GPS Motorcycle Tour |
| Day |
Route |
| 1 |
Christchurch to Mount Cook |
| 2 |
Mount Cook to Dunedin |
| 3 |
Dunedin Rest or Ride Day |
| 4 |
Dunedin to Invercargill, home of Burt Munro |
| 5 |
Invercargill to Te Anau (Fiordland Nat Park) |
| 6 |
Te Anau to Milford Return |
| 7 |
Te Anau to Queenstown |
| 8 |
Queenstown Rest or Ride Day |
| 9 |
Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier |
| 10 |
Franz Josef Glacier to Punakaiki |
| 11 |
Punakaiki to Hanmer Springs |
| 12 |
Hanmer Springs to Kaikoura |
| 13 |
Kaikoura to Picton |
| 14 |
Picton to Wellington (Ferry to North Island) |
| 15 |
Wellington to Napier |
| 16 |
Napier to Rotorua |
| 17 |
Rotorua Rest or Ride |
| 18 |
Rotorua to The Coromandel Peninsular |
| 19 |
Coromandel Peninsular to Auckland West |
| 20 |
Auckland West to The Hokianga Harbour |
| 21 |
Hokianga Harbour to the Bay of Islands (Cape Reinga) |
| 22 |
Explore the Bay of Islands (Rest or Ride) |
| 23 |
Bay of Islands to Auckland City |
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
- Hanmer Alpine Thermal Hot Springs
- Ride the Great Alpine Highway
- Pacific Ocean-side riding
- Wellington Capital City
- Napier Art Deco City
- Huka Falls, Lake Taupo
- Rotorua's bubbling mud & geysers
- See the Giant Kauri Trees of Waipoua Forest
- Ride the Coromandel Peninsula
- Cape Reinga, NZ's most northerly point
- Relax at the beautiful Bay of Islands
- Riding SPMT's secret biking lanes!
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
- Whale-watching, Kaikoura
- Te Papa Museum, Wellington
- Art Deco City Walk, Napier
- Geothermal Wonderland & Geyser Day Pass, Rotorua
- The Polynesian Spa, Rotorua
- The Kauri Museum, Northland
- Dolphin/Hole in the Rock Boat Cruise, Bay of Islands
The following is included in the Tour Price:-
| Easy Rider (Motor-lodge no breakfast) |
- 23 Days Motorcycle Hire
- 23 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
- 3-hour ferry boat cruise
- SPMT Sticker
|
| Kiwi Classic (Bed & Breakfast) |
- 23 Days Motorcycle Hire
- 23 Nights Accommodation
- 23 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
- 3-hour ferry boat cruise
- SPMT Sticker
- Embroidered SPMT Cap
|
| Supreme (Hotel Full Breakfast) |
- 23 Days Motorcycle Hire
- 23 Nights Accommodation
- 23 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
- 3-hour ferry boat cruise
- SPMT Sticker
- Embroidered SPMT Cap
- Embroidered SPMT Tee-shirt
|
| Platinum (Hosted Lodge Full Breakfast Full Dinner) |
- 23 Days Motorcycle Hire
- 23 Nights Accommodation
- 23 Full Breakfasts
- 23 Evening Dinners
- Side and top luggage
- 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 Christchurch Base
- Transfers between Christchurch airport and Christchurch hotel
- Transfers between SPMT Auckland Base and Auckland Hotel
- Transfers between Auckland hotel and Auckland Airport
- Inter-island ferry boat cruise with Premier Lounge Upgrade
- SPMT Embroidered Patch per person
- Embroidered SPMT Cap per person
- Embroidered SPMT Tee-shirt per person
|
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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