Name: 18 Days Fully-Guided Weka Trails Motorcycle Tour in South Island, New Zealand
Brand: Pohutukawa Motorcycle Touring
Price: 11320 USD
Availability: InStock

Accommodation

This exciting tour includes different accommodations ranging from modestly priced cabins to deluxe quality hotels and a couple of authentic "turn of the century" style hotels.

Program

Day 1

After arriving at Christchurch International Airport, you’ll be met at the airport and shuttled to your hotel to check-in and then to pick up your bike.

Today is set aside to allow you to settle in and rest up before the adventure begins tomorrow. Visit some of the city sights. The day will include a safety meeting to review road rules and safety requirements and a “get to know you” dinner.

Day 2 (251 kilometers / 150 miles, approximately 3.5 hours riding)

Leaving the old English style city, you will find that getting comfortable with your bike will take no time, as you head across the plains and begin the twisting climb into the southern alps. Stopping near the top to watch the native parrots (Kea’s) is a great photo stop.

Continuing on your way down from the pass and through scattered native bush brings you to your stop for the night. This 200-year-old hotel is full of history and maybe a ghost or two. It is home to the best chef Pohutukawa Motorcycle Touring has come across in the South Island.

Day 3 (335 kilometers / 199 miles, approximately 4.5 hours riding)

After a relaxing breakfast, hit the road, and cruise along between rich farmland and patches of thick native bush on smooth well maintained meandering roads. Today will take you back through the southern alps. As you leave this picturesque location the road will lead you along the base of the coastal mountain range to your stop for the night in a peaceful seaside town.

Day 4 (280 kilometers / 167 miles route, approximately 4 hours riding)

Picturesque seascapes, windy roads, native bush, changing elevations, and numerous photo stops make up the highlights of today’s ride. This is a GoPro day. Make sure your GoPro is ready with plenty of back up batteries. Stopping at any one of the many small local restaurants to sample fresh seafood, along with some ziplining makes this a fun day.

Day 5 (270 kilometers / 161 miles, approximately 4 hours riding)

Heading towards the coast through bush covered hill leads you to some great gorge riding. Fantastic cornering, great scenery, this is another GoPro day (there will be lots more on this tour). Have those batteries charged and ready.

Day 6: Rest day (optional 200 kilometers / 120 miles, approximately 3 hours riding)

Today is a free day for you to catch up on all those important things like sorting out photos, writing down all the key points and even getting that pesky laundry taken care of. Optional local ride routes are available for you to explore the area if the thought of doing laundry doesn’t appeal to you.

Day 7 (284 kilometers / 169 miles, approximately 4 hours riding)

Today’s ride takes you along the world-famous coastal highway, sweeping through fantastic corners, racing past rocky outcrops, and screaming at the top of your lungs all the way. Mix this with some fantastic stops for one of a kind scenery, and you have a ride location that is amazing.

Day 8 (312 kilometers / 186 miles, approximately 4 hours riding)

If you love waterfalls, wild bush, misty mountains, and easy sweepers then today is your day. The road will take you alongside lakes, rivers, and great photo opportunities. Also, another great GoPro day. End the day at a quaint country pub / hotel.

Day 9 (105 kilometers / 63 miles, approximately 1.5 hours riding)

Sleep in, have a lazy breakfast and then set out for an easy ride through some tight corners towards the adventure capital of New Zealand. Spend the balance of the day and into the evening enjoying some of the features that are available.

Day 10 (50 kilometers / 30 miles, approximately 1 hour riding)

Today is a treat for all adventure junkies, a jet boat ride, a gondola ride, zip lining or a more relaxed steamer cruise on the lake, enjoying some easy riding, or you could catch up on all those important things like sorting out photos, writing down all the key points of the tour so far, sending postcards home to friends and even dealing with that pesky laundry thing again.

Day 11 (425 kilometers / 253 miles, 253-mile route on to Milford Sounds, approximately 5.5 hours riding) [Milford Sound suggested for advanced riders only]

After breakfast head south and follow the sweeping lakeshore as you continue south. After checking into your accommodation, head out to ride to Milford Sounds, before returning for the night.

Day 12 (211 kilometers / 126 miles, approximately 3 hours riding)

Today will take you to the south end of the highway (photo op) and a night’s stay in a turn of the century pub. Imagine dinner in the pub. Pohutukawa Motorcycle Touring suggests fish and chips and oysters and beer, over pool and darts. On the way stop to see the “World’s Fastest Indian” display.

Day 13 (259 kilometers / 154 miles, approximately 4 hours riding)

Imagine a visit to Niagara Falls. Yes, these are real. Enjoy another photo op. After enjoying the falls, you will climb steadily through great scenery. The day ends in a city with a distinctly Scottish flavor. It’s also the home of a great brewery, but more about that tomorrow.

Day 14 (426 kilometers / 254 miles, approximately 5.5 hours riding)

Taking a loop through the foothills lets you view the mountains from up close, while you lose yourself in the ride. If you think this looks like where an Orc battle could have taken place, you’re right.

Day 15: Free day (20 kilometers / 12 miles route, approximately 30 minutes riding)

Today is a rest day with nothing planned. One suggestion, however, is a visit to ride up Baldwin Street (which is called the steepest street in the world), or you could catch up on all those important things like dealing with that troublesome laundry thing again. Leave time for lunch at Speights Brewery.

Day 16 (425 kilometers / 253 miles route, approximately 5.5 hours riding)

Heading inland lets you enjoy some great rolling country, cruising alongside picturesque lakes and enjoying the moment. The day ends on the coast for a relaxing evening.

Day 17 (400 kilometers / 238 miles, approximately 5 hours riding)

The road continues to call your name for one more day of fun riding. This day loops into Christchurch through amazing scenery. With no time deadlines today, you set the pace and just live the dream. After some relaxing riding around the inlets of Akaroa, you will return to Christchurch to drop off your bike and catch your shuttle to the hotel, for that final sorting and packing.

A farewell dinner wraps up the day. If you want to stay on for additional nights that can be arranged.

Day 18: Christchurch hotel to the airport

After a typical NZ breakfast, you will catch your shuttle to the airport. This shuttle ride is filled with talk about the adventure you’ve just had and the fun experienced. If you want to stay on for additional nights that can be arranged.

Riding in New Zealand

The roads in NZ are in good condition, with light traffic out of the cities. Other than road repairs you will not be required to ride on any unsealed roads. Please note that NZ drivers drive on the left-hand side of the road.

Motorcycles available for this tour

Use your own motorcycle or rent a motorcycle, which is licensed, safety inspected and verified by the NZ government. A valid passport along with appropriate approval is required for entry into New Zealand.

Motorcycle categories:

Tour category A

BMW R1250GS
BMW R1250RT

Tour category B

BMW R1200RT
BMW R1200GS
BMW F850GS

Tour category C

BMW F750GS
BMW F700GS
Yamaha Tracer 900
Suzuki GSF 1250 Bandit
Triumph Tiger 800
Honda Shadow Aero 750

Tour category D

Honda CMX500
Honda CB500X
Suzuki DL 650 VSTROM

Notes

The renter can choose at the time of renting.
The Insurance bond is held on a credit card but not charged unless needed.
The daily damage waiver is a direct charge added to the daily rental rate.
The daily damage waiver is not refunded if not used.

Category A

Insurance bond: 3,750 NZD
A daily damage waiver of 30 NZD reduces the bond to 950 NZD
The daily damage waiver is the best deal. For example, 30 NZD x 12 days = *360 NZD. Therefore 360 NZD + 950 NZD = 1,310 NZD for insurance coverage plus bond in the event of a claim. The 950 NZD bond is only held and not charged unless a claim is made.

Category B

Insurance bond: 3,000 NZD
Daily damage waiver of 30 NZD reduces the bond to 950 NZD

Category C

Insurance bond: 2,500 NZD
Daily damage waiver of 30 NZD reduces the bond to 500 NZD

Skill level(s) required for this tour: intermediate, advanced

Intermediate:

can ride for 3-4 hours
average riding experience
little assistance required
comfortable with extreme curves and leans
average experience with unsurfaced roads
steep ascents and descents

Advanced:

can ride for 5-6 hours
extensive riding experience
assistance on demand (if required)
experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions

Included excursions

Enjoy thermal hot pools
A wild jet boat river ride
A gondola ride to view Queenstown
Zip-lining
A visit to a turn of the century gold rush town
Visit the world-famous Milford Sounds
View the “World’s fastest Indian” display
A ride up the world's steepest street
See New Zealand’s amazing Niagara Falls
A visit to the bottom of the South Island

Instructors

Colin Rowe

Colin and his wife, Lynette, grew up in New Zealand and have been riding since 1973, and are familiar with most of the roads there. In 2010, Colin and Lynette established Pohutukawa Motorcycle Tours to share the thrill of riding in New Zealand and western North America. Based in Colorado, jointly they have clocked over half a million miles. They both lead tours with Lynette focusing on ladies only tours. Colin and Lynette specialize in providing their clients with unforgettable motorcycling experiences through jointly developing and providing the motorcycle adventure of a lifetime.

Lynette Rowe

Lynette and her husband, Collin, grew up in New Zealand and have been riding since 1973, and are familiar with most of the roads there. In 2010, Colin and Lynette established Pohutukawa Motorcycle Tours to share the thrill of riding in New Zealand and Western North America. Based in Colorado, jointly they have clocked over half a million miles. They both lead tours with Lynette focusing on ladies only tours. Colin and Lynette specialize in providing their clients with unforgettable motorcycling experiences through jointly developing and providing the motorcycle adventure of a lifetime.

Location

This journey will take you from Christchurch, exploring the South Island of New Zealand before returning to Christchurch.

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Food

Breakfast and dinner are included in the package. Alcoholic drinks, lunches, and meals on free days are not included.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Dinner

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Regular (typically includes meat and fish)

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

There are optional local rides at Westport.

What's included

Full guide service
Bike rental (excluding insurance or damage waiver or auxiliary equipment such as GPS or optional fittings)
Printed daily ride guide
17 nights accommodation
Shuttles (transfers) to and from hotel, airport, and bike rental location
Breakfast and dinner (alcohol, all lunches, and meals on rest / free days are not included)
Entry into museums and interruptive centers
Entry into national and provincial parks
Entry into hot springs
Access to various Queenstown attractions
Ferry fees

What's not included

Airfare
Insurance coverage and damage waivers (bonds) on rental bikes
Optional equipment add-on’s to rental bikes
Fuel
All lunches and rest day meals
Special / optional events
Incidentals and other costs once inside various attractions. i.e. rental of bathing suits or towels

How to get there

Recommended Airports

CHC

Christchurch International Airport

9 km

Transfer included

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Christchurch International Airport (CHC). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Pohutukawa Motorcycle Touring will pick you up from the airport.

For fully guided tours, once you exit the airport arrival lounge area, your tour host will meet you. Your host will be holding a sign reading "Pohutukawa Motorcycle Tours". He or She will assist you with your luggage and assist you with your shuttle.

Airport: Christchurch International Airport Airport transfer included: Christchurch International Airport No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.

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