Overview
The tour sees you depart from Christchurch and head to Auckland. You will get to view and experience various attractions: East Cape, Lake Taupo, Desert Road, the famous Forgotten World Highway, Wellington, Cook Strait, and the Southern Leg. You will see five different countries all rolled into one here: curvy hill rides, ancient forests crowding the road, glaciers, mountains, lakes, wild seas, vineyards, superb mountain passes, the list goes on and on and on with great food and great people. Helpful and courteous guides, Randal and Phil, will be riding the route with you and can offer current advice on local attractions and activities. You have timely breaks when riding to help you stay alert. Phil and Randal are first aid trained and carry a medical kit each. MotoTours also carries an Epi-Pen and an EPIRB or PLB due to some of the remote places you will visit. The tour contains a 160-ki
Highlights
- Starts in Christchurch and ends in Maraetai
- Wind through the magnificent Queen Charlotte Road amongst the Marlborough Sounds
- Ride the legendary Takaka Hill and Forgotten Highway
- Crane your head at the Great Southern Alps
- Discover ancient forests, Fjords, and endless thrilling views
- Visit the East Cape of the North Island
- Professional guides with first aid and mechanical support
- Transfer from the airport
Ride Details
- Terrain
- mix of asphalt and off-road
- Bike
- Rental bike (Royal Enfield Himalayan 450)
- Mileage
- 4,961 kilometers / 3,083 miles
- Daily rides
- 85 - 381 kilometers / 53 - 237 miles
- Riding gear
- not included
- Meals
- all breakfasts, 9 dinners
What's included
- Daily rides
- Options to attend attractions and cultural experiences
- 22 nights accommodation in clean, comfortable hotels and motels
- Daily breakfast
- 9 dinners
- Airport pick-up
- Customised Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 with luggage, insurance, and fuel
- 2 professional guides (1 guide for groups of less than 4), including first aid and mechanical support
Not included
- Airfare
- Airport drop-off
- Other meals
- Riding gears
Accommodation
Enjoy clean and comfortable accommodation throughout your tour. New Zealand has diverse terrain and the accommodation to suit. Stay in Rustic country inns, splendid hotels and motels, and everything in between. Most accommodations will allow you to use their laundry facilities. Costs vary per hotel and load size, between 7 and 20 NZD.
Food
During this tour, you will be provided with daily breakfast and nine dinners.
Getting There
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