13-day

Day 1 Christchurch International Airport - Christchurch - 40

Day # 1.
After arriving at the 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 Queenstown - 542

Day # 2. 522 km / 322 mi route (Approx. 9:30 hrs.)
After breakfast, head out on a longer day for some easy riding through NZ’s open range country towards Mount Cook. Stop to view NZ’s highest peak, before continuing on to the country’s adventure capital; Queenstown. This is your destination for the day.
Enjoy a relaxing dinner to wrap up the day.

Day 3 Queenstown - Queenstown - 145

Day # 3—Rest Day. 0 km / 0 mi route (Approx. 0 hrs. riding)
Today is a treat for all adventure junkies, a jet boat ride and an optional relaxing ride along side a large lake before a gondola ride to dinner overlooking beautiful Queenstown.

Day 4 Queenstown - Hokitika - 494

Day # 4. 495 km / 295 mi route (Approx. 8:45 hrs.)
If you love waterfall’s, wild bush, misty mountains, rugged lake shores 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.
Lunch at a quaint country pub/hotel before some amazing cornering that will bring you to your stop for the night.

Day 5 Hokitika - Nelson - 416

Day # 5. 420 km / 250 mi route (Approx. 8:0 hrs.)
Today’s ride takes you along the Sth. Island’s world famous coastal highway, sweeping through fantastic corners, riding past rocky outcrops and sandy beaches. Mix this with some fantastic stops for one of a kind scenery, and you have a ride location that is amazing.

Day 6 Nelson - Wellington - 136

Day # 6 140 km / 85 mi route (Approx. 5:0 hrs.)
Picturesque seascapes, windy roads, native bush, changing elevations & 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. A ferry crossing to the Nth. Island ends your day.

Day 7 Wellington - Nūhaka - 480

Day # 7. 480 km / 285 mi route (Approx. 8:30 hrs.)
Leaving NZ’s Capital City, you head north through rugged ranges, and rich farm land towards NZ’s wine country and art deco center. Stopping along the way for photos and sight seeing before arriving at your stop for the night at a working Sheep Station. NZ’s version of a ranch.

Day 8 Nūhaka - Rotorua - 350

Day # 8 350 km / 208 mi route (Approx. 8:30 hrs.)
Today takes you through bush covered hills leading you to some great gorge riding. Fantastic cornering with great scenery makes this this is a GoPro day. (Make sure your GoPro is ready with plenty of back up batteries) The road leads to the Geo-thermal center of the Nth. Island to your overnight stay in an authentic Maori village surrounded by active geysers & mud pools.

Day 9 Rotorua - Cambridge - 196

Day # 9. 195 km / 120 mi route (Approx. 7:45 hrs.)
Today’s easier riding takes you through rolling country, past manicured farms, and around gentle corners, as you cruse through the central part of the Nth. Isl. A stop to walk through Hobbiton gives you a change of pace, before arriving at your stop for the day.

Day 10 Cambridge - Cambridge - 218

Day # 10. 220 km / 130 mi route (Approx. 7:30 hrs.)
A short loop to enjoy some easy riding combined with visits to 2 of NZ’s major attractions. A chance to float through their world famous Glow Worm caves and a stop to walk through a bird sanctuary, getting up close to native birds & animals make this a relaxing day.

Day 11 Cambridge - Orewa - 450

Day # 11. 450 km / 270 mi route (Approx. 8.0 hrs.)
The rugged coast calls your name as you head north through some amazing gorges, along white sandy beaches, and over bush clad ranges. A short ride through NZ’s largest city brings you to your stop for the night in beach side accommodation. Have your GoPro ready.

Day 12 Orewa - Auckland - 296

Day # 12. 265 km / 175 mi route (Approx. 7:45 hrs.)
A last day on the bike takes you further north, before swinging across the narrow island and heading back towards NZ’s largest city. Relaxing cruising along well maintained back roads is a fitting end to this fantastic tour. After dropping your bike off, and catching the shuttle to your hotel for the night; the fun begins as you start to pack for the trip home. A farewell dinner wraps up the day.

Day 13 Auckland - Auckland Airport - 0

Day # 13. 0 km / 0 mi route (Approx. 0 hrs.)
Your last day in NZ begins with a relaxing breakfast, and a short shuttle ride, to the airport. This shuttle ride is filled with talk about the adventure you’ve just had and the fun experienced. Time to start planning your next Pohutukawa Motorcycle Tours tour.
If you want to stay on for additional nights that can be arranged.