This is an amazing 5 day adventure around the Alps of the South Island, enjoy riding through the MacKenzie region taking in the scenery, stopping at Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook.
Next stop Queenstown, Adventure Capital of the world, ride via the Lindis Pass, through Gibbston Valley known for it's wonderful wine and the famous A J Hacket bungy site.
Heading over to the West Coast you'll see Wanaka and get to experience the amazing coastal ride through rainforest and beside glaciers before heading back over the mountains back to our motorcycle base near Christchurch.
Riding times:9am-4pm approx with breaks throughout the day for lunch, coffee, activities etc.
Distance:1250 kms approximately
Rest or Ride:None
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 |
| 1 |
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 |
Tour Highlights:-
- Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Tekapo
- Aoraki Mount Cook - the 'Cloud Piercer'
- 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
- 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 (superior Holiday-park Cabins) |
- 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 (superior Motor-lodges, B&Bs and Inns) |
- 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 (superior Hotels & Hosted Lodges) |
- 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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