New Zealand Encompassed

Day 1: Your airport transfer will take you directly to our joining hotel, ready for an early start tomorrow. Today, you will meet your crew for your tour briefing and welcome dinner.
Day 2: Our first day on the bikes, we will ride north and visit the wonderful Whangarei Falls en route to the spectacular Bay of Islands.
Day 3: We continue north on the scenic Headlands to Hidden Harbour Trail, up to Cape Reinga, the northernmost tip of the North Island, where the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean meet. Otherwise, enjoy a free day exploring the local area, or simply relax by the hotel pool or jacuzzi.
Day 4: With the Bay of Islands in our rear-view mirrors, today we'll ride across to Opononi and then down through majestic ancient Kauri forest visiting the gigantic 2000-year-old Kauri Tree. There will be time to visit the fascinating Matakohe Museum, dedicated to the forests and logging of times gone by before returning to Auckland.
Day 5: Today’s riding is spectacular as we ride the Coromandel Loop a series of nearly 1000 corners that wend there way around the scenic Coromandel Peninsular. We will overnight in the beautiful beach side town of Pauanui, set on the spit of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Tairua River.
Day 6: Entering the beautiful region of Waikato today, we ride into the geothermal area of Rotorua where we can enjoy therapeutic thermal springs and we will experience a traditional Maori cultural evening. En-route, riders will also have the option to visit the movie set of Hobbiton, made famous by Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy (Optional Excursion).
Day 7: Today we will visit the impressive Huka Falls, a popular destination for jet boat enthusiasts. Our destination is Ohakune, a small town close to the southwestern slopes of the active volcano Mount Ruapehu.
Day 8: Our last day on the North Island as we ride south to Wellington, the nation's capital, nestled amongst vineyards and the blue waters of Wellington Harbour.
Day 9: It's a short ride to the interisland ferry, where we cross the Cook Straits onto the South Island. The island is renowned for its breathtaking scenery and we are soon amongst it as we ride the beautiful Queen Charlotte Drive with superb views of the Marlborough Sound to Havelock, en route to Nelson.
Day 10: Today, we’ll ride out over the Takaka Pass with its 257 corners, in a region known for its impressive cave formations, sinkholes and streams. From there, it’s a wonderful stretch of road out to Collingwood where we can visit the amazing Te Waikoropupu Springs with the purest water on earth before returning to Nelson. Those choosing to have a rest day can enjoy the sites around historic Nelson, including the amazing Classic Car Museum.
Day 11: Retracing our tracks via Havelock and onto Blenheim, we reach the coastal Highway 1 to Kaikoura, and ride south with the superb views of the Pacific with its black sand beaches and seal colonies. Heading inland, we take the scenic road to Hanmer Springs, home of natural hot springs and pools which are always pleasant after a long day's ride.
Day 12: Today will see us ride over the ranges via Lewis Pass to Greymouth, a small town on the West Coast. Our route will take us via Westport, allowing us to visit the famous 30-million-year-old Pancake Rocks and Blowholes in Punakaiki.
Day 13: Leaving Greymouth, we ride south along the Tasman Sea coastline before arriving at the magnificent Franz Josef Glacier, a glacier that descends from the Southern Alps into native forests, one of New Zealand’s must see destinations. We arrive early enough to allow us time for an optional heli-flight over the glacier and the Alps.
Day 14: We ride into the UNESCO-listed Haast region, an area of jaw dropping beauty of the Mt Aspiring National Park. Today’s destination is Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world.
Day 15: A free day in Queenstown to enjoy all the activities that the town is well known for. White Water Rafting, Jet-boating, Bungee-Jumping, Paragliding to name a few. Tonight we will experience a unique paddle-steamer cruise on Lake Wakatipu that includes a BBQ dinner and farm show.
Day 16: Today we head for Invercargill, the southernmost town of the New Zealand mainland. We'll visit the NZ Motorcycle Museum which rivals even the finest motorcycle collections in the world and includes a dedicated section to local hero Burt Munro. From there we join the breathtaking Southern Scenic Route, which will take us to the village of Te Anau.
Day 17: We ride one of the most scenic routes on Earth, from Te Anau to Milford Sound, deep within Fiordland National Park. We take a boat cruise on this spectacular sound and experience one of the world’s most famous fjords. It is difficult to imagine another place that captures such pristine beauty.
Day 18: Back on the Southern Scenic Route, we ride into the Caitlin's and visit Curio Bay with it's petrified forests and rare yellow eyed penguins. We overnight at the magnificent late 18th century Larnach Castle!
Day 19: After touring Larnach Castle, we head north along the Pacific coastline before turning inland toward the Southern Alps. Soon, we catch our first glimpses of the mighty Aoraki / Mt Cook, New Zealand’s tallest peak. The sight of the snow-capped mountains rising above the striking blue waters of Lake Pukaki is truly breathtaking. For those interested, an optional scenic flight around Aoraki / Mt Cook is available.
Day 20: Our final day features a spectacular ride out of the Alps along the scenic Inland Route 72, which winds across the Canterbury Plains before leading us into Christchurch, the Garden City.
Departure day: Spend some time in Christchurch or fly home, the choice is yours!