Family-Run New Zealand Motorcycle Tours
Discover the passionate team behind Open Road - a small family-run motorcycle tour company based in sunny Northland. We specialise in creating unforgettable guided and self-guided motorbike adventures across New Zealand's most spectacular landscapes.
Your New Zealand Motorcycle Tour Guides
After experiencing incredible guided motorcycle tours overseas, we were inspired to share New Zealand's spectacular riding opportunities with fellow motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world.
Our international motorbike adventures showed us the power of expert local guides, quality motorcycles, and carefully planned routes. We discovered amazing scenery, made lifelong friends, and experienced the joy of exploring new countries on two wheels.
That's when we realised New Zealand offers some of the world's most spectacular motorcycle touring - from the North Island's volcanic landscapes to the South Island's alpine passes. Our mission became clear: showcase these incredible roads and warm Kiwi hospitality to motorcycle riders worldwide.
Join us for a guided or self-guided motorcycle tour across New Zealand's most scenic routes. As a family-run business based in Northland, we're passionate about creating unforgettable motorbike experiences. We might start as strangers, but by tour's end, we're all great mates!
Lance Mitchell
Bike Guru & Tour Guide
Motorbikes have been a huge part of Lance's life, from his first Honda CB250 to running a motorcycle courier company in London. One memorable journey involved transporting a human heart from London to Paris. Despite a few bumps along the road, Lance's passion for motorcycling remains strong. His tours focus on combining the thrill of riding with a strong emphasis on safety.
Sally Mitchell
Tour Management & Tour Guide
Sally's background includes running a London-based courier company and working in tourism, specializing in guided tours. She takes pride in arranging accommodation and logistics for Open Road tours with meticulous attention to detail, aiming for a flawless experience. Sally loves touring as the best way to experience a country, enjoying the scenery, sights, smells, and sounds along the way.
Chris Mitchell
Website Guru
When he’s not working on his own projects, Chris is our go to guy on all things web related. He designed and built our website and is constantly updating and improving it. Lance & Sally are immensely proud of him and extremely thankful for all his work, expertise and skills on their behalf. Chris currently rides a Yamaha MT07.
Cesar Mitchell
Family Dog
Cesar is the meeter and greeter at the Open Road base. He has the important role of keeping morale up and ensuring everyone gets adequate exercise every day. A laid back dude, Cesar is always on the lookout for a good scratch, or even better, a treat. Cesar is waiting for the day Lance buys a Ural with a sidecar so that he can join in on the adventures.
Aranui
Open Road Mascot
Aranui means "great path" in Māori, reflecting the journey through New Zealand's breathtaking landscapes. Meet the Kea, an intelligent and curious parrot found in the Southern Alps. Encounter these cheeky birds on our South Island Tours, but be cautious—they might try to inspect your bike!