New Dates available for Nov 2024 &amp; Jan 2025This spectacular tour starts in the city of Sails, Auckland in the North Island and finishes in our adventure capital, Queenstown in the South Island. In between we’ll ride some of NZ's most iconic roads, stay in some outstanding hotels, experience great kiwi hospitality and enjoy fantastic Pacific Rim cuisine. A definite highlight of this tour is an unforgettable overnight cruise in NZ’s largest fjord - Doubtful Sound. This tour is a great way to see just a little of what New Zealand has to offer and it will have you wanting to come back for more.Tour Highlights:<ul><li>Lake Taupo</li><li>Mt Taranaki</li><li>Forgotten World Highway</li><li>Marlborough Sounds</li><li>Arthurs Pass</li><li>Lindis Pass &amp; Lake Tekapo</li><li>Queenstown &amp; Lake Wakatipu</li><li>Doubtful Sound overnight cruise</li></ul>Included in this tour:<ul><li>15 nights in superb four-star quality accommodation - includes accommodation the night before &amp; after your tour</li><li>All Breakfasts</li><li>All delicious Dinners (excluding 1 rest day)</li><li>Your choice of Motorcycle from our fleet of modern well-maintained machines</li><li>Comprehensive Motorcycle insurance</li><li>1-2 local guides</li><li>Inter-Island Ferry </li><li>Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise</li><li>Hobbiton Evening Banquet</li><li>Motor vehicle Insurance</li><li>Airport/hotel transfers</li><li>Tour booklet map</li><li>Panniers &amp; Top Box</li><li>Puncture repair kit included (tyre replacement is not)</li><li>All roads tried and tested by the team&nbsp;</li></ul>Not included in your guided tour<ul><li>Air tickets, personal travel insurance, lunches, drinks, fuel, dinner on 1 rest day, personal spending &amp; any additional excursions</li></ul>﻿Please note: If your partner is not a rider then they are welcome to travel in the support van - just select the 'Pillion' option and let us know their preference when you book.If you're a local rider and keen to "Bring your own Bike" then you're more than welcome, select Tour Date for BYOB prices.Wanting a self-guided option or don't see a date that suits? No problem, drop us a line and let us know - hello@openroad.nz.We can also arrange accommodation before or after your tour.

14 Day Twin Island Discovery Tour

Join us on our 15 Day Autumn South Island Tour and experience all the best riding roads NZ's South Island has to offer. Starting and finishing in the Garden City of Christchurch, we’ll ride all three alpine passes across the Southern Alps - Haast Pass, Arthurs Pass &amp; Lewis Pass. Each one a fantastic thrilling ride. You’ll enjoy an unforgettable overnight cruise in NZ’s largest fjord - Doubtful Sound, where you'll discover breath-taking, pristine wilderness scenery, deep in the heart of Fiordland National Park. As an added bonus you’ll also get the chance to experience NZ’s most scenic ride to Mount Cook. The majesty of the Southern Alps are on full view as you skirt the bright blue waters of Lake Pukaki. Along the way you’ll stay in outstanding hotels where comfort is key and where you’ll experience great kiwi hospitality and enjoy great Pacific Rim cuisine. There's so much more to this trip - check out the daily itinerary for more details.Tour Highlights:<ul><li>Punakaiki Pancake Rocks</li><li>Buller Gorge &amp; West Coast wilderness</li><li>Haast Pass, Lake Wanaka &amp; Crown Range</li><li>Queenstown &amp; Glenorchy</li><li>Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise</li><li>Motorcycle Mecca</li><li>Lindis Pass, Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook</li><li>Arthur's Pass, Lewis Pass &amp; Hanmer Springs</li></ul>Included in your guided tour:<ul><li>16 nights in superb four-star quality accommodation - includes accommodation the night before &amp; the last night of your tour</li><li>All Breakfasts to kickstart your day</li><li>15 delicious Gourmet Group Dinners (excluding your rest day in Queenstown)</li><li>Your choice of Motorcycle from our fleet of modern well-maintained machines</li><li>Comprehensive Motorcycle insurance</li><li>2 Experienced local guides to show you the way</li><li>Support Vehicle for luggage with backup Motorcycle</li><li>Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise</li><li>Entrance to Motorcycle Mecca Invercargill</li><li>Airport/hotel transfers</li><li>Tour booklet &amp; Maps</li><li>Puncture repair kit included (tyre replacement is not)</li><li>All roads tried and tested by the team&nbsp;</li></ul>Not included in your guided tour:<ul><li>Air tickets, personal insurance, lunches, drinks, Dinner on 2 rest days, fuel &amp; personal spending &amp; any additional excursions</li></ul>Please note: If your partner is not a rider then they are welcome to travel in the support van - just select the 'Pillion' option and let us know their preference If you're a local rider and keen to "Bring your own Bike" then you're more than welcome, select Tour Date for BYOB prices.Wanting a self-guided option or don't see a date that suits? No problem, drop us a line and let us know - hello@openroad.nz.We can also arrange accommodation before or after your tour.

15 Day South Island Spectacular

24 Days of the best motorcycle touring in New Zealand - New Dates available for Nov 2024 &amp; Jan 2025Come ride the length and breadth of NZ with Open Road. Starting and finishing in Auckland we’ll take you on an unforgettable ride along some of NZ’s most iconic roads. In the North Island we’ll explore Lake Taupo, &amp; Taranaki &amp; Tongariro National Parks. Crossing over to the South Island, we’ll do all three alpine passes across the Southern Alps - Haast Pass, Arthurs Pass &amp; Lewis Pass. Each one is a fantastic thrilling ride. We’ll also enjoy an unforgettable overnight cruise in NZ’s largest fjord - Doubtful Sound. We’ve squeezed in four rest days to relax and recharge but even on a rest day there is plenty to see and do. Along the way we’ll stay in outstanding hotels where comfort is key and you’ll experience great kiwi hospitality and enjoy some great Pacific Rim cuisine.&nbsp;Overall you'll be travelling over 5000 kms in total, and boy what a ride!Tour Highlights:<ul><li>Mt Taranaki &amp; the Forgotten World Highway</li><li>Lake Taupo</li><li>Marlborough Sounds</li><li>Punakaiki Pancake Rocks</li><li>Buller Gorge &amp; West Coast wilderness</li><li>Haast Pass, Lake Wanaka &amp; Crown Range</li><li>Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise</li><li>Lake Tekapo</li><li>Arthur's Pass, Lewis Pass &amp; Hanmer Springs</li><li>Tongariro National Park &amp; Desert Rd</li><li>Hobbiton Evening Banquet Tour</li></ul>Included in your guided tour:<ul><li>24 nights in superb four-star quality accommodation - includes accommodation the night before &amp; after your tour</li><li>All Breakfasts to kickstart your day</li><li>All delicious Dinners (excluding 2 rest days)</li><li>Your choice of Motorcycle from our fleet of modern well-maintained machines</li><li>Comprehensive Motorcycle insurance</li><li>2 Experienced local guides to show you the way</li><li>2 Inter-Island Ferry Crossings</li><li>Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise</li><li>Hobbiton Evening Banquet</li><li>Frans Josef Glacier Helicopter Tour</li><li>Airport/hotel transfers</li><li>Tour booklet &amp; Maps</li><li>Panniers &amp; Top Box if required</li><li>Puncture repair kit included (tyre replacement is not)</li><li>All roads tried and tested by the team&nbsp;</li></ul>Not included in your guided tour:<ul><li>Air tickets, personal insurance, lunches, drinks, Dinner on 2 rest days, fuel &amp; personal spending &amp; any additional excursions</li></ul>Please note: If your partner is not a rider then they are welcome to travel in the support van - just select the 'Pillion' option and let us know their preference If you're a local rider and keen to "Bring your own Bike" then you're more than welcome, select Tour Date for BYOB prices.Wanting a self-guided option or don't see a date that suits? No problem, drop us a line and let us know - hello@openroad.nz.We can also arrange accommodation before or after your tour. Just let us know.

24 Day Twin Island Discovery Tour

﻿New Dates available for Nov 2024 &amp; Jan 2025Our 10 Day Twin Island Discovery tour starts in our adventure capital Queenstown and finishes in Auckland, our City of Sails. This is 10 days of great riding. You’ll experience the South Island’s rugged West Coast, Haast Pass &amp; Lewis Passes. Crossing over to the North Island through the Marlborough Sounds we’ll continue our journey north and ride through the Tongariro National Park and alongside Lake Taupo. Along the way we’ll stay in outstanding hotels where comfort is key and you’ll experience great kiwi hospitality and enjoy some great Pacific Rim cuisine.&nbsp;Tour Highlights:<ul><li>Queenstown</li><li>Crown Range &amp; Lake Wanaka</li><li>Haast Pass &amp; West Coast wilderness</li><li>Franz Josef Glacier</li><li>Punakaiki Pancake Rocks</li><li>Buller Gorge, Lewis Pass &amp; Hanmer Springs</li><li>Marlborough Sounds</li><li>Wellington</li><li>Lake Taupo</li><li>Tongariro National Park &amp; Desert Rd</li><li>Gentle Annie</li></ul>Included in your guided tour<ul><li>10 Nights in excellent quality accommodation in luxury hotels and comfortable mountain lodges</li><li>All breakfasts&nbsp;</li><li>All delicious Dinners (excluding 1 rest day)</li><li>Your choice of Motorcycle from our fleet of modern well maintained machines</li><li>Comprehensive motor vehicle insurance</li><li>1-2 local guides</li><li>Hobbiton Evening Banquet Tour</li><li>Frans Josef Glacier Helicopter Tour</li><li>Inter-Island Ferry Crossing</li><li>Airport/hotel transfers per/post tour</li><li>Panniers &amp; Top Box</li><li>Puncture repair kit included (tyre replacement is not)</li><li>All roads tried and tested by the team&nbsp;</li></ul>Not included in your guided tour<ul><li>Air tickets, personal travel insurance, most lunches, drinks, fuel &amp; personal spending</li></ul>Pre Tour - We recommend arriving a couple of days ahead of your tour start date to get over any jet lag and do some sightseeing in &amp; around Queenstown.

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