The “Haerenga Nui !!” Tour
This is IT. The one you’ve been waiting for - the “Great Journey !!” Remove the stress of independent planning; with a well supported, locally curated, professional tour staying in premium accommodation and visiting a delectable array of Cafes & Eateries.
Starting in Maraetai, Auckland, we travel out East through the Coromandel, Rotorua through Forestry roads to Lake Taupo, the 46km long crater from one of the largest eruptions in history, and out to the Art Deco capital of New Zealand. Down this coast and then back inland to the centre and on to the InterIslander Ferries in Wellington. Crossing Cook Strait and through the Queen Charlotte sounds to Picton in the South Island. Then we take a winding scenic road west and then over the awesome Takaka Hill. Across to the Wild West Coast and glaciers and then cut through to Queenstown. Out to Milford Sound and down to the bottom of the South Island. The road will take us through massive glacier carved valleys, along vivid blue rivers & lakes. Back over the Cook Strait and hitting the lower West Coast of the North Island. Marvellous views and great vibes abound around the Glowworm centre of NZ. Finish with a refreshing drink or 2 and recap your adventure in a Maraetai cafe looking across the Waitemata harbour to Waiheke Island and volcanic Rangitoto.
Designed with a healthy mix of riding & rest and taking 26 days travelling North to South to North like a giant figure 8, incorporating 3 Rest or Explore days - this tour is Bucket List !!
Take an optional walk to the mouth of the deepest hole in the southern hemisphere. Sneak off route and get closer to a Glacier. Enjoy Alpine mountain passes. Visit the Mirror Lake. See Fjords & Sounds. Ride Forgotten Highways. Soak up the history at the home of The Burt Munro Challenge. Explore Glowworm cathedrals. View Amazing sunsets (and sunrises for those who wish…). This tour is a culmination of decades of travel throughout New Zealand, encompassing nearly all the various styles of terrain & countryside, braided rivers, cliffs, mountains, volcanoes, valleys & villages, towns, cities & beaches that NZ has to offer .
NOTE: Our Premium “Haerenga Nui !!” Tour includes: - Motorcycle Rental, Fuel & Insurance - a Maori Cultural Show with traditional food - a Queenstown Experience Voucher - a Milford Sounds overnight Cruise - coincides with the Burt Munro Challenge - AND also includes a Marlborough Wine Tour!
* Our Tours take in the best rides in New Zealand. We’ll show you the Legends and the Local Secrets. You don’t want to sit on a bike staring at the median barrier all day, every day. So we created “Haerenga Nui !!” - a fully guided scenic ride that we Guarantee you’ll remember for years to come !
For the Mad Keen Biker we have the option of tagging on the Northern Explorer which takes you up to Cape Reinga at the top of NZ, The Tutukaka Coast, and some amazing overland routes.
Tour Dates:
2027: Thursday 28th January. Airport pickup to your resort for Dinner & pre tour brief. Get some well earned rest, ready for the first days ride tomorrow morning.
2028: Thursday 20th or 27th January TBC - departure date set to coincide with optional Drags & Beach Racing at The Burt Munro Challenge. Airport pickup to your resort for Dinner & pre tour brief. Rested & ready to roll for tomorrow morning.
Your “Great Journey” is Calling. Book your epic New Zealand motorcycle tour today and experience the ride of a lifetime! Contact us for more details and to reserve your spot.
We all know that photos seldom do justice to real life scenery, but we thought we’d include some snaps to give you an idea of the country you’ll be travelling through. Obviously weather plays a part but Jan/Feb/Mar are some of the best times to see the full colours of New Zealand. You’ll notice some of the images appear overcast - this can happen along the West Coast of the South Island, where moisture laden air rises up the great Southern Alps, lending a mystical prehistoric atmosphere to the day. We’re also blessed with fine beaches, winding roads and some of the best quality food in the world. Being tucked away down the bottom of the globe we are often overlooked, but NZ is quite literally the land of milk & honey, a modern day Garden of Eden. For those frequent travellers out there - we know being on holiday can be tiring but we are confident you will find something new to look at every day, including our scheduled rest & explore days. New Zealand is a land of many countries and “Haerenga Nui !!” will take you through so many highlights that you won’t even remember them all until you sit back at the end of the trip and think - Wow, what a blast!
We sincerely hope you enjoy these images and would like to extend you a warm welcome to our country.