New Zealand Odyssey

Day 1: Arrive at the airport and transfer directly to our joining hotel. Meet your crew for a tour briefing and enjoy a welcome dinner.

Day 2: Begin our ride northward, stopping to admire the beautiful Whangarei Falls on our way to the stunning Bay of Islands.

Day 3: Continue north along the scenic Headlands to Hidden Harbour Trail, reaching Cape Reinga, where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean. Alternatively, enjoy a free day exploring the area or relaxing by the hotel pool or jacuzzi.

Day 4: Leave the Bay of Islands behind and ride across to Opononi, passing through majestic ancient Kauri forest to see the gigantic 2000-year-old Kauri Tree. Visit the intriguing Matakohe Museum before returning to Auckland.

Day 5: Embark on a spectacular ride along the Coromandel Loop, navigating nearly 1000 corners around the scenic Coromandel Peninsula. Spend the night in the picturesque beachside town of Pauanui, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Tairua River.

Day 6: Enter Waikato region, arriving in geothermal Rotorua. Enjoy therapeutic thermal springs and experience a traditional Maori cultural evening with a Hangi feast. Optional excursion includes a visit to Hobbiton, famed from Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Day 7: Visit the impressive Huka Falls, a favorite spot for Jet Boat enthusiasts. Reach Ohakune, a small town near Mount Ruapehu’s southwestern slopes.

Day 8: Ride south to Wellington, the nation’s capital, amidst vineyards and Wellington Harbour’s azure waters.

Day 9: Short ride to the interisland ferry, crossing the Cook Straits to the South Island. Enjoy breathtaking scenery along Queen Charlotte Drive to Havelock, en route to Nelson.

Day 10: Ride over Takaka Pass with its 257 corners, renowned for impressive cave formations, sinkholes, and Te Waikoropupu Springs’ purest water. Rest day option to explore historic Nelson and the Historic Car Museum.

Day 11: Trace our route via Havelock to Blenheim, then along the coastal highway to Kaikoura. Ride inland along the scenic Inland Road to Hanmer Springs, known for natural hot springs and pools.

Day 12: Cross the ranges via Lewis Pass to Greymouth, passing via Westport to see the famous 30-million-year-old Pancake Rocks and Blowholes in Punakaiki.

Day 13: Travel south along the Tasman Sea coastline to Franz Josef Glacier, descending from the Southern Alps into native forests. Optional heli-flight over the glacier and Alps.

Day 14: Explore the UNESCO-listed Haast region, showcasing Mt. Aspiring National Park’s stunning beauty. Reach Queenstown, renowned as the world’s adventure capital.

Day 15: Free day in Queenstown for thrilling activities like White Water Rafting, Jet-boating, Bungee-Jumping, and Para-Gliding. Enjoy a unique paddle-steamer cruise on Lake Wakatipu with a BBQ Dinner and Farm Show.

Day 16: Ride south to Invercargill, visiting the NZ Motorcycle Museum and the breathtaking Southern Scenic Route to Te Anau.

Day 17: Experience one of the world’s most scenic rides from Te Anau to Milford Sound, deep within Fiordlands National Park. Cruise the spectacular sound and marvel at its pristine beauty.

Day 18: Travel the Southern Scenic Route to Curio Bay in the Caitlins, home to petrified forests and rare yellow-eyed penguins. Overnight at the historic Larnach’s Castle.

Day 19: Ride north along the Pacific coastline, then inland towards the Southern Alps. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Aoraki / Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak, and optional scenic flight around it.

Day 20: Conclude with a final day of riding through the stunning Inland Scenic Route 72 across Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.

Departure Day: Spend time exploring Christchurch or depart for home, as per your preference!