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.
After riding the legendary Lindis Pass your next stop is Queenstown, Adventure Capital of the world! Ride New Zealand's highest sealed road to beautiful Lake Wanaka.
Riding west, experience real New Zealand with its lush rainforests, mighty glacier-topped mountains, and driftwood beaches before traversing the Southern Alps once more to the sleepy Canterbury plains of Christchurch. This award-winning 5-day/night package sure is a high grin-factor Tour!
Riding times:9am-5pm with breaks throughout the day for lunch, coffee, activities etc except for Day 3 is a short 2 hour ride to Wanaka allowing multiple options
Distance:1500 kms approx
Rest or Ride:Half Day in 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
All prices are in New Zealand Dollars. Price shown includes motorcycle hire. Click on the prices to convert the prices into a currency of your choice. The default is NZD to USD but you can choose any currency you like on the conversion tool.
Day 1
Christchurch to Mount Cook (367km, 4-5hrs + breaks)
After transfer from your lodgings to the SPMT Base, check out your motorbike and head for the Southern Alps on empty ribbon roads. Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd at dazzling Lake Tekapo before the awesome sprint to Mount Cook. Overnight Mount Cook Village
Day 2
Mount Cook to Queenstown (264km, 3-4hrs + breaks)
Head south via the legendary Lindis Pass and through stunning river gorges. Stop at A J Hackett's bungy jumping bridge or a winery before arriving at the fabulous alpine resort of Queenstown set amongst breathtaking Lord of the Rings scenery.
Overnight Queenstown
Day 3
Free morning in Queenstown, Queenstown to Wanaka (70km, 1-2hrs + breaks)
Explore Queenstown this morning, ride around the lake to Glenorchy, go jet-boating through the canyons, wander through historic Arrowtown and pan for gold. Have a coffee at historic Cardrona or visit the distillery along NZ's thrilling highest sealed road to beautiful Lake Wanaka.
Overnight Wanaka
Day 4
Wanaka to Franz Josef Glacier Village (286km, 4-5hrs + breaks)
Empty ribbon roads guide you along rugged coastlines, through the rainforests and over Haast Pass. Get up close to the glaciers by helicopter, walk to a deep blue pool by swing-bridge, relax in an open-air hot pool amongst the ferns.
Overnight Franz Josef Village
Day 5
Franz Josef to Christchurch (376km, 5-6hrs + breaks)
Snake your way around dramatic coastline to rugged driftwood beaches and villages with their local crafts of Pounamu (jade), bone and gold. Traverse the legendary Arthurs Pass with its pesky Kea parrots before swooping back down to earth via the tranquil Canterbury plains to return your motorcycle.
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
- 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
- Steam-boat Ride & Farm Tour, Queenstown
- 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 - please contact us for a quote |
- 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) |