Tour Overview
24 Days of the best motorcycle touring in New Zealand - New Dates available for Nov 2024 & Jan 2025
Come 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, & Taranaki & Tongariro National Parks. Crossing over to the South Island, we’ll do all three alpine passes across the Southern Alps - Haast Pass, Arthurs Pass & 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.
Overall you'll be travelling over 5000 kms in total, and boy what a ride!
Tour Highlights:
- Mt Taranaki & the Forgotten World Highway
- Lake Taupo
- Marlborough Sounds
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
- Buller Gorge & West Coast wilderness
- Haast Pass, Lake Wanaka & Crown Range
- Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
- Lake Tekapo
- Arthur's Pass, Lewis Pass & Hanmer Springs
- Tongariro National Park & Desert Rd
- Hobbiton Evening Banquet Tour
Included in your guided tour:
- 24 nights in superb four-star quality accommodation - includes accommodation the night before & after your tour
- All Breakfasts to kickstart your day
- All delicious Dinners (excluding 2 rest days)
- Your choice of Motorcycle from our fleet of modern well-maintained machines
- Comprehensive Motorcycle insurance
- 2 Experienced local guides to show you the way
- 2 Inter-Island Ferry Crossings
- Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
- Hobbiton Evening Banquet
- Frans Josef Glacier Helicopter Tour
- Airport/hotel transfers
- Tour booklet & Maps
- Panniers & Top Box if required
- Puncture repair kit included (tyre replacement is not)
- All roads tried and tested by the team
Not included in your guided tour:
- Air tickets, personal insurance, lunches, drinks, Dinner on 2 rest days, fuel & personal spending & any additional excursions
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 - [email protected].
We can also arrange accommodation before or after your tour. Just let us know.