This is an amazing 5 day adventure around the Alps of the South Island with the added advantage of being able to extend your riding from Queenstown to multiple destinations. Find your freedom as your glide through the MacKenzie region and over Burkes Pass, taking in the stunning scenery and stopping at iconic Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook.
Next stop Queenstown, Adventure Capital of the world, after riding over the legendary Lindis Pass and checking out A J Hacket's original bungy jumping bridge at the Kawarau River. Ride New Zealand's highest sealed road to beautiful Lake Wanaka, and discover this wonderful unspoilt area. Riding west, experience the 'Real New Zealand' with its lush rainforests, mighty glacier-topped mountains, and driftwood beaches before traversing the Southern Alps once again back to the sleepy Canterbury plains of Christchurch. This award-winning 5-day/night package sure is a high grin-factor Tour!
Riding times:9am-4pm approx with breaks throughout the day for lunch, coffee, activities etc.
Distance:1500 kms approx
Rest or Ride:None (half day 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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| 5 day Southern Alps GPS Motorcycle Tour |
| Day |
Route |
| 0 |
Arrive Christchurch |
| 1 |
Transfer to SPMT Base, Christchurch to Mount Cook National Park |
| 2 |
Mount Cook National Park to Queenstown |
| 3 |
Queenstown to Wanaka |
| 4 |
Wanaka to Franz Josef |
| 5 |
Franz Josef to Christchurch, transfer to your next Christchurch destination |
Tour Highlights:-
- Burkes Pass to Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Tekapo
- Aoraki Mount Cook - the 'Cloud Piercer'
- Queenstown - Adventure Capital of the Southern Hemisphere
- Opportunity to ride Southern Lakes Region, Invercargill, Milford Sound or Otago
- Ride New Zealand's highest sealed road
- Haast Pass, Mount Aspiring National Park
- The West Coast Rainforests & Glaciers
- Arthur's Pass
- Riding SPMT's awesome 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)
- Guided Kiwi Tour (Franz Josef Glacier or Christchurch)
- Jet-boat Ride, Queenstown
- Bungy-jumping, Queenstown
- White-water Rafting, Queenstown
- Steam-boat Ride & Farm Tour, Queenstown
- Winery & Wine-tasting Tour
- Helicopter Ride & Glacier Landing, West Coast
What's included in your 5 day Southern Alps GPS Tour?
| Easy Rider - Motor-lodge (no breakfast) |
- 5 Days Motorcycle Hire
- 5 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 (Bed & Breakfast) |
- 5 Days Motorcycle hire
- 5 Nights Accommodation
- 5 x Breakfasts
- Side luggage 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 (Hotel and Full Breakfast) |
- 5 Days Motorcycle hire Motorcycle hire
- 5 Nights Accommodation
- 5 x Breakfasts
- Side luggage 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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| Platinum - Hosted Luxury Lodge, Full Breakfast, Full Evening Dinner |
- 5 Days Motorcycle Hire
- 5 Nights Accommodation
- Full Breakfast
- Evening Dinner
- 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 Base
- Transfers between Christchurch airport and Christchurch hotel
- 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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