Motorcycle tour group lined up in front of a scenic lake

Guided Motorcycle Tour

North & South Island Motorcycle Tour | NZ Alpine Passes

New Zealand

24
Days
20
Days Riding
6079
km
NZ$20,850
Starting from
This guided New Zealand motorcycle tour promises an unforgettable journey through the natural beauty of both the North and South Islands. Ride all three Alpine Passes of the Southern Alps, cruise through a breathtaking fjord, follow windswept coastlines, and explore hidden back-country roads few visitors ever see. This adventure truly has it all.

Starting and finishing in Auckland, this tour takes you along some of New Zealand’s most iconic motorcycling roads. In the North Island, highlights include Lake Taupo, the dramatic landscapes of Tongariro National Park, and the volcanic scenery around Taranaki.

Crossing to the South Island, the ride becomes even more thrilling as we conquer all three legendary alpine passes — Haast Pass, Arthur’s Pass, and Lewis Pass — each offering sweeping bends, mountain scenery, and unforgettable motorcycling. A definite highlight is an overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound, New Zealand’s largest and most remote fjord.

Along the way, you’ll stay in handpicked boutique hotels, enjoy warm Kiwi hospitality, and dine on world-class Pacific Rim cuisine. This tour is the perfect blend of adventure, scenery, and authentic New Zealand experiences.


  • 🏍️ 250-350kms per day
  • 🛣️ 100% Tarmac, sealed roads
  • Email us for current prices at hello@openroad.nz

Included in your tour

  • 24 Nights Accommodation in good quality hotels or country lodges
  • 24 Days Motorcycle hire from our fleet of modern well maintained machines
  • Panniers & Top Box
  • Puncture repair kit included (tyre replacement is not)
  • All routes details provided
  • Comprehensive Motorcycle Insurance
  • 24hr Roadside Assistance

Highlights

  • Tongariro National Park & Desert Rd
  • Arthur's Pass, Lewis Pass & Hanmer Springs
  • Aoraki Mt Cook, Lake Pukaki
  • Church of the Good Shepherd & Lake Tekapo
  • Queenstown, Crown Range Rd
  • Haast Pass, Lake Wanaka
  • Buller Gorge & West Coast wilderness
  • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
  • Mt Taranaki & the Forgotten World Highway
  • Lake Taupo, Huka Falls
  • Art Deco Napier, Gentle Annie Range Rd

Not Included in your Tour

  • Air tickets, all meals, fuel, personal spending, personal travel insurance & any additional excursions

Day by Day

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Gallery

View of Auckland viaduct harbour at night
Hole in the rock in the sea at Coromandel
Another traffic free day riding in the Coromandel
What a great view looking out from the top of the Coromandel
Karangahake Gorge
The ride towards Lake Taupo
Love Lake Taupo sign
Lake Taupo
Traffic-free roads, such great ridding
Awesome photo of Mount Egmont
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Tour Dates

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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.

Cardrona hotel queenstown
Windy road with a motorcycle in the distance

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.