The Grand Tour This tour covers the very best New Zealand has to offer. All the different flavours will be experienced; coastal rides, mountainous scenery, tropical landscapes, mirror lake views and city exploring. There is time to stop at many different exciting places, just to name a few, glaciers, bungee bridges, blowholes, geysers, mud and hot pools. 16 day tour - Variable pricing

Day 1: Christchurch
Welcome to New Zealand! After collecting you from the Christchurch International Airport, we’ll take you to your hotel in Christchurch, New Zealand’s “Garden City”. You can relax and unwind from your flight, take a short streetcar tour of the city, or take a walking tour to one of Christchurch’s many local attractions, including a stroll along the peaceful Avon River which meanders through the city.

You’ll get introduced to your fellow Adventurers and tour leaders – and to your motorcycle, attend a kick off meeting and receive a briefing about the coming journey, and celebrate the beginning of the trip with a kick-off dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Day 2: Christchurch to Mt. Cook
Soon after departing Christchurch, you’ll find yourself on the Scenic Southern Route to the Mackenzie Basin – the largest inter-montane (between mountains) basin in New Zealand. After passing through the charming village of Geraldine, the landscape becomes especially scenic, as the road twists and turns through the Four Peaks Range on the way to Fairlie and the beautiful glacial blue waters of Lake Tekapo. From Lake Tekapo the ride offers stunning landscapes and innumerable photo opportunities. At Mt. Cook, you’ll stay at The Hermitage – reputed to be one of the most famous hotels in New Zealand.

Day 3: Mt. Cook to Dunedin
During today's ride via Lindis Pass and back to the East Coast the scenery is very diverse. In the evening we reach the very Scottish town of Dunedin.

Day 4: Dunedin to Bluff
Today we visit the most southern point of the southern island - the tiny town Bluff. This is the place where the famous Bluff oysters come from, a delicacy everywhere in the world. The tour from Dunedin to the south end leads us on a twisty cost road trough the wilderness Catlins.

Day 5: Bluff to Te Anau
Again we cross the island, riding through the rolling green hills of Southland and the Clutha Valley. Te Anau, gate to the Fjords, awaits us tonight.

Day 6: Te Anau - Milford Sound to Te Anau
Very unique scenery and a beautiful ride all the way to Milford Sound is on the agenda today. In Milford Sound, it is worth joining a boat cruise before returning to Te Anau.

Day 7: Te Anau to Queenstown
After a ride through farm country and along the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown - the adventure capital of the world - is today's destination.

Day 8: Queenstown
This is the perfect place for both adventurers and leisure seekers, and a wide range of activities await you in Queenstown. Nothing is impossible here!

Day 9: Queenstown to Fox Glacier
Today it is a roller coaster ride towards the West Coast and over the Haast Pass. The Mt Aspiring National Park is the heart of the South West New Zealand World Heritage Area, a world cultural heritage equated from the UNESCO with the Grand Canyon, Great Barrier Reef, Mt Everest etc. Then we'll reach the west cost with its impenetrable rainforest and the best motorbike road you can imagine - endless bends, less traffic and a breathtaking scenery. After we arrive at Fox Glacier you can go on a helicopter flight over the Southern Alps and the Glaciers.

Day 10: Fox Glacier to Punakaiki
Winding roads take us further up the West Coast to Punakaiki. The landscape is unique with the rough Tasman See on your left and the deep green bush and rainforest on your right hand side. The Pancake Rocks are just a few minutes away from our present destination and a distinctive place to visit.

Day 11: Punakaiki to Nelson
Today's leg along the west coast from Punakaiki to Charleston and Nelson is another spectacular stretch with twisty roads and fascinating scenery trough the Buller Gorge and the inner land.

Day 12: Nelson
You have time to explore the Abel Tasman National Park , join a kayak tour, or visit some of the golden beaches in the region.

Day 13: Nelson to Martinborough
The winding Queen Charlotte Drive that takes us from Nelson to Picton is one of the Highlights of this tour. From Havelock to Picton one curve follows another one and behind every corner you have a different spectacular view over the bays of the Marlborough Sounds. In Picton we take the ferry across to the North Island. It is a very scenic cruise through the Cook Strait before getting off in Wellington, New Zealand's capital city. The delightful little town Martinborough is noted for its many vineyards - there are more than 30 of them located in the immediate vicinity. The town is home to one of the most magnificent little boutique hotels that you'll experience during the trip - the Martinborough Hotel. The hotel is located on the town's main square and includes a lively bar and an elegant dining room.

Day 14: Martinborough to Wanganui
Through wide farm land and vineyards our route will take us today on the way to Wanganui on the west coast.

Day 15: Wanganui to Rotorua
From Wanganui we ride to Rotorua alongside the Whanganui River via the twisty H4 and pass the foothills of the Whanganui National Park. After 50km we reach the Tongariro NP with a great view to the three still active volcanoes. They by the way made the location for Mordor in the film trilogy 'The Lord of the Rings'. The next highlight is Lake Taupo, the biggest freshwater lake of New Zealand and a paradise for trout. We follow the edge of the lake and reach Rotorua in the afternoon. This city is famous for its geothermal activities and the still present Maori culture. Here you can explore geysers, hot springs and bubbling mud holes before we visit a traditional Maori concert.

Day 16: Rotorua to Coromandel
Amazing bush scenery and wonderfully winding roads lead us back to the coast and to the Coromandel Peninsula. It is known for its breathtaking scenery, great roads and unique landscape and you also have a chance to dig you own pool at the Hot Water Beach. Our destination today is the small town Coromandel on the western side of the Peninsula where we stay in a historical hotel only a short stroll from restaurants, cafes and shops.

Day 17: Coromandel to Whangarei
We almost circle the Coromandel Peninsula by following its coastline down the west coast. The Pacific Coast Highway takes us to Auckland, and onto Whangarei.

Day 18: Whangarei to Russell
Today we will follow the east coast north towards the famous Bay of Islands. It is not possible to describe this road - you simply have to ride it!

Day 19: Russell (Bay of Islands)
Enjoy a free day in the Bay of Islands, where you can participate in anything that has to do with water, such as boat cruises, swimming with dolphins, whale watching, kayak tours, etc. But you can also go on some fantastic day rides!

Day 20: Russell to Auckland
Via the Kauri Forest, where you can visit the largest Kauri tree in the world, we ride back to Auckland.

Day 21: Depart Auckland
We return bikes and transfer to airport for your return flight. Or stay on a bit longer - we are happy to arrange post-tour accommodation for you!

Bike Options UP TO 900cc: NZ$ 11,500 Honda VTR250, Honda CB400, Honda Hornet CB600, Yamaha XT600e, Suzuki SV650, Honda Transalp XL650, BMW F650CS, BMW F650 Dakar, BMW F650 GS, Honda VT750, Honda VFR800 FI, Yamaha XJ900 Diversion

Bike Options OVER 900CC: NZ$ 13,400 Honda Shadow VT1100, BMW R1150R, BMW R1150RT, BMW R1150GS, BMW R1200RT, BMW R1200GS, BMW K1200LT, Suzuki GSF 1200S

Bike Options, Harley Davidon and Honda Holdwing NZ$ 15,290 Harley Davidson Heritage, Harley Davidson Roadking, Honda Goldwing GL1800