Guided Motorcycle Tour
Explore New Zealand by Motorcycle – North & South Island Adventure
New Zealand
- 24
- Days
- 20
- Days Riding
- 5664
- km
- NZ$26,765
- Starting from
Interested in booking for Nov 2026 or Jan 2027? Then get in touch at hello@openroad.nz and register your interest. We'll update you as soon as we've set dates.
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. Along the way we’ll stay in outstanding handpicked hotels where you’ll experience great kiwi hospitality and enjoy some great Pacific Rim cuisine.
- 🏍️ 250-350kms per day
- 🛣️ 100% Tarmac, sealed roads
If your partner is not a rider or they need some time off the bike then they are welcome to travel in the Support Van - just select "Pillion" option and let us know their preference when you book.
If you're a local rider and keen to "Bring your own Bike" email us for details.
Wanting a self-guided option or don't see a date that suits? No problem, drop us a line at hello@openroad.nz.
We can also arrange accommodation before or after your tour. Just let us know.
Included in your tour
- 24 Nights in in superb four-star quality hotels or comfortable mountain lodges
- All Breakfasts to kickstart your day
- 21 Delicious Gourmet Group Dinners (excluding your rest day in New Plymouth, Queenstown & Napier)
- Your choice of Motorcycle from our fleet of modern well-maintained machines with top box
- 2 Experienced local guides to show you the way
- Support van for luggage, souvenir purchases, one or two passengers & backup Motorcycle
- Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise - an experience not to be missed!
- 2 Inter-Island Ferry Crossings
- Comprehensive Motorcycle Insurance
- Airport/hotel transfers pre/post tour
- Tour Map
- Puncture repair kit included (tyre replacement is not)
- All roads tried and tested by the team
Highlights
- Mt Taranaki & the Forgotten World Highway
- Lake Taupo, Huka Falls
- Art Deco Napier, Gentle Annie Range Rd
- Marlborough Sounds
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
- Buller Gorge & West Coast wilderness
- Haast Pass, Lake Wanaka
- Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
- Queenstown, Crown Range Rd
- Church of the Good Shepherd & Lake Tekapo
- Aoraki Mt Cook, Lake Pukaki
- Arthur's Pass, Lewis Pass & Hanmer Springs
- Tongariro National Park & Desert Rd
Not Included in your Tour
- Air tickets, personal travel insurance, lunches, drinks, dinner on 3 rest days, fuel & personal spending & any additional excursions not stated above
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Ride your own ride with our self-guided options
Opt for our self-guided tour and enjoy the freedom to explore on your own schedule. Experience the beauty of New Zealand at your own pace while still enjoying the thrill of the open road.
Experience New Zealand's finest
Join us to experience the hidden gems New Zealand has to offer while indulging in the finest Pacific Rim cuisine.
Experience an Epic Motorcycle Adventure
Enjoy riding top-notch motorcycles, staying in carefully selected hotels, savoring Pacific Rim cuisine, and sampling the finest local beverages.