Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Go Tour NZ Guided and Self Guided Motorcycle Tours ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://gotournz.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Motorcycle Touring Vacations in New Zealand](https://gotournz.com/motorcycle-touring-vacations/) - Our motorcycle touring vacations in New Zealand are second to none. Our aim is not simply to provide you with the best motorcycle tour you'll ever have - we aim to give you the best holiday or vacation you'll ever have! We think that too many NZ motorcycle tours stick to the main routes and ## Pages - [Guided Motorcycle Tours of New Zealand](https://gotournz.com/) - Guided Motorcycle Tours of New Zealand or Self guided NZ tour itineraries. Customised and personalised vacations. Ride the Haast Pass to Wanaka and Queenstown. - [New Zealand Motorcycle Rentals](https://gotournz.com/motorcycle-rentals/) - Are you the "I know where I'm going, get out of my way" sort of rider? Then simply hiring one of our late model motorcycles could be for you. However, if you have limited time in New Zealand and you just don't want to risk missing the best roads, the best places to stay, the - [Motorcycles Overview](https://gotournz.com/motorcycle-rentals/motorcycles-overview/) - A "rental day" is a 24 hour period (e.g. 9am Mon to 9am Tue, or 12 noon to 12 noon) Any hire period less than 7 days, a one-off Short-Term-Hire fee of $100 is applicable, and mileage is limited to 350km/day. For hire periods of more 21 days, please contact us for a rate quotation. - [Terms & Conditions](https://gotournz.com/terms-conditions/) - GoTourNZ Global (Adventure New Zealand Motorcycle Tours and Rentals) - (the big print) Terms and Conditions - (the small print). In the interests of eliminating any possible misunderstanding, we would like you to take a few moments to familiarise yourself with the terms and conditions under which we operate our Guided and Self Guided Tours. - [Test homepage](https://gotournz.com/test-ai/) - Guided Motorcycle Tours of New Zealand or Self guided NZ tour itineraries. Customised and personalised vacations. Ride the Haast Pass to Wanaka and Queenstown. - [Guided Motorcycle Tours of NZ](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/) - Guided Motorcycle Tours of New Zealand or Self guided NZ tour itineraries. Customised and personalised vacations. Ride the Haast Pass to Wanaka and Queenstown. - [NZ Guided Motorcycle Tour Pricing](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/pricing/) - NOTE: Prices indicative as of November 2023 Choose the style of tour you prefer (Best of The Best using Deluxe small B&B's and Lodges; Best Value using great value-for-money hotels and motels. Confirm the tour length in days - if you wish to add additional touring days to a tour, please contact us to discuss the cost - [Custom Self Guided New Zealand Motorcycle Tours](https://gotournz.com/self-guided-tours/self-guided-tour/) - A Customised Self Guided Tour is a highly integrated, itinerary package designed especially for you, to suit your personal preferences, the amount of time you have available, the specific dates etc.. We start by having a detailed conversation with you via email or, preferably, Skype or good-old-fashioned telephone :-), where we discuss your options, likes, - [New Zealand Self-guided Motorcycle Tours](https://gotournz.com/self-guided-tours/) - Self Guided Motorcycle Tours of New Zealand or Guided NZ tour itineraries. Customised and personalised vacations. Ride the Haast Pass to Wanaka and Queenstown. - [About us](https://gotournz.com/about-us/) - G'day from John Fitzwater, owner, GoTourNZ Global This is our backyard. We live, eat, sleep, and drink here, every day, and only us Kiwis know all those secret, special areas. We invite you to come and play. We are dedicated to providing you with one of the richest and most rewarding holiday experiences of your - [Contact Details](https://gotournz.com/contact-details/) - Messaging Apps [table id=19 /] To speak with John: For Bookings, Enquiries, Administration and/or to reach John, please choose from one of the numbers below (you'll only pay local rates if you call the number in your country). ALL numbers divert to John's mobile phone, wherever he is in the world. [table id=2 /] [table id=1 - [Contact Details NEW](https://gotournz.com/contact-details-new/) - We have almost every communication device known to mankind (we apologise, Semaphore is temporarily unavailable). [table id=1 /] To speak with John: For Bookings, Enquiries, Administration and/or to reach John, please choose from one of the numbers below (you'll only pay local rates if you call the number in your country). ALL numbers divert to John's mobile - [2022-23 Season Update](https://gotournz.com/2022-23-season-update/) - TOURS RESTART NZ SUMMER JAN 2023 G'day to all client friends, former and future clients friends.. Well, it's been a long time between drinks, but our Prime Monster Comrade Jacinda has announced that she's finally given up on her pipe dream of Zero Covid and so will be reopening Fortress NZ's borders to vaccinated travellers - [Covid-19](https://gotournz.com/covid-19/) - G'day friends, clients...and future clients :-) The world is a pretty different place since our last contact. The COVID-19 pandemic is turning everything upside down and is challenging each of us in different areas: Social distancing - a term which in my opinion is unfortunate and which I prefer to use with physical distancing - - [Motorcycles](https://gotournz.com/motorcycle-rentals/our-motorcycles/) - Conditions A "rental day" is a 24 hour period (e.g. 9am Mon to 9am Tue, or 12 noon to 12 noon) Any hire period less than 7 days, a one-off Short-Term-Hire fee of $100 is applicable, and mileage is limited to 350km/day. For hire periods of more 21 days, please contact us for a rate - [Best Value Motorcycle Tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/best-value/) - Our Best Value Tours are designed for riders & passengers who are looking for good value-for-money touring experience, and are prepared to forgo some small luxuries in return for lower overall pricing. Off The Beaten Track We use carefully selected value-for-money 4-5 star accommodation, still using our popular Off-The Beaten-Track Itineraries. A minimum group size - [Best of the Best Guided Tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/best-of-the-best/) - Our Best of The Best Tour is our "signature" product - sure it costs little more, however we can honestly say we've never had a client depart who didn't feel they represented superb value. Special Locations, Characterful Accommodation, Gourmet Dining It features upscale, character accommodation in special locations. No minimum numbers apply on our Best - [Guided Tour Overview](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours-overview/) - Our Guided Tours are more than "just a motorcycle tour". We have smaller groups than most other tour operators - on our Best of The Best guided tours, 10 people is the maximum . Tour group sizes are up to 12 on our Best Value tour, the larger group sizes permit the lower pricing of - [Food & Wine](https://gotournz.com/food-wine/) - Welcome to our Cuisine page We believe great food and wine (or beer) is an essential ingredient of any great holiday. Good food and wine is more than just good nourishment - it also represents the distilled spirit of our Kiwi culture and our Pacific Rim existence. Many great friendships and lasting memories are formed - [Survey and Competition](https://gotournz.com/survey/) - Thank you for taking the time to drop by. This survey/prize draw is an annual event and has come about because we want to give you what you want. The scenario: OK, you've decided on a 2 week tour in New Zealand on a motorbike (either as a pillion passenger or a driver). Great its - [Oops](https://gotournz.com/gotour-nz-404-error-page/) - We appear to have moved this page or you may have clicked on a bad/old link. We have recently re-designed our website. Many of the older pages have been moved into another filing cabinet or re-assembled in our continuing effort to reduce, recycle and ultimately re-use digital ink. Most common links are below. Guided Motorcycle - [Your Guides](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/your-guides/) - We stay in the same places as the tour participants, we eat the same food. Some of us are fitness fanatics, so if you feel like an early morning run or brisk walk before breakfast, just have a word with your guide. You haven't lived until you've jogged up to a glacier face, or run - [Client Comments and Testimonials](https://gotournz.com/client-comments/) - Throw yourself off a bridge with GoTouNZ.com, we'll be right behind you! If you really want to know what happens when you ride with us, take a gander at what some of our clients think of their tour experiences. If you'd like to speak to somebody who's been on one of our tour packages - - [Pickup Locations](https://gotournz.com/pickup-locations/) - Pick up or Drop off bike in Nelson (recommended) or Christchurch or Auckland (conditions apply) Nelson is our Head Office, and is the main servicing centre for our bikes and our recommended start and finish point for your tour of New Zealand. Why do you think we live here? :-) Nelson is at the gateway to - [Insurance](https://gotournz.com/insurance/) - All motorcycles are insured for comprehensive collision insurance with an Excess(Collision Damage Waiver) of NZ$5000. We STRONGLY recommend Hirers take Travel Insurance when making travel arrangements, particularly to prevent loss of deposits should you be forced to cancel your Rental at the last minute. Remember - You are responsible for all and any damage to the motorcycle - [Self Guided Tour Motorcycles](https://gotournz.com/self-guided-tours/sgt-motorcycles/) - Here is a sample of currently available Motorcycles for our New Zealand Self Guided Motorcycle Tours. - [GT Motorcylcles](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/gt-motorcylcles/) - Here is a sample of currently available Motorcycles - [Customised Self-Guided NZ Motorcycle Tour Pricing](https://gotournz.com/self-guided-tours/custom-self-guided-pricing/) - The Custom Self Guided Tour fares below are a guideline only, please ask if your timeframe, style of accommodation or preferred bike model isn't given. Couples are assumed to be sharing motorcycles and accommodation; the 'Couple' price given is for both people. Prices are given in New Zealand dollars (NZ$) and are subject to change. Best Value - [I've booked! What happens now?](https://gotournz.com/self-guided-tours/ive-booked-what-happens-now/) - Congratulations and thanks for booking your Self Guided Tour with us. Ready to fly and booked a trip of a lifetime, now what? We'd like to assure you that we feel honoured that you've untrusted us with the job of planning your motorcycle vacation. We want most of all the re-assure you that our aim - [test for showing testemonial categories](https://gotournz.com/test-for-showing-testemonial-categories/) - best of the best Best value - [What to Bring](https://gotournz.com/what-to-bring/) - Documentation A valid passport with at least 6 months validity from the date you intend to DEPART New Zealand - failing to have this can lead to the Immigration Nazis really spoiling your day (e.g Go Home, E.T.!) Your full unrestricted motorcycle driver's licence (no need for an International D/L, your national one will do) Your - [Kiwi Speak](https://gotournz.com/kiwi-speak/) - After years of trying and failing to understand what they're saying, following these easy steps, you can finally hold a conversation with a New Zealander. a medgen - Visualize, conjure up mentally, John Lennon's first solo album, 'Imagine' was a "bug hut" in NZ. Betting - "Betting gloves" are worn by "betsmen" in "crucket" Brist - [Hints and Tips](https://gotournz.com/hints-and-tips/) - OK, so you've got beyond the "Gee I'd love to go to NZ" and you're now in " Woo hoo! We're going!" Here's a few Hints and Tips so you'll get maximum enjoyment out of your stay with us. Wrong Way U-Turn Practice (for American & European Clients) (and any clients from countries who drive on - [Tour Dates](https://gotournz.com/tour-dates/) - [table id=18 /] - [GoTourNZ's Code of Ethics](https://gotournz.com/gotournzs-code-of-ethics/) - We have a genuine belief in a Win-Win code of behaviour. Our simple goal is to give you a vacation you'll remember with genuine pleasure and exhilaration until the day you shuffle off this Mortal Coil... We achieve this by: Keeping our promises Being professional and knowledgeable in our field of endeavour Being responsive and - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://gotournz.com/frequently-asked-questions/) - All | General |Guided Tours | Self Guided Tours | Motorcycle Rentals - [Our Motorcycles](https://gotournz.com/our-motorcycles/) - Here is a sample of currently available Motorcycles - [International Airfares](https://gotournz.com/self-guided-tours/international-airfares/) - Please let us know if you'd like assistance organising international air travel to New Zealand. We have close relationships with a couple of good travel agencies that can really take the issues out of organising your international travel. - [Payment](https://gotournz.com/motorcycle-rentals/payment/) - [Tour dates](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tour-dates/) ## FAQs - [Is a small motorcycle tour operator better than a large one ?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/is-a-small-motorcycle-tour-operator-better-than-a-large-one/) - We think so .. It seems that every motorcycle tour operator or rental operator self-proclaim themselves to be “The Best New Zealand Motorcycle Rental” company, or “NZ’s Premium Guided Tour Operator“. We don’t aspire to be the biggest operator in New Zealand, and we’re certainly not going to use false puffery to badge ourselves as - [GoTourNZ motorcycle tours of NZ are owner operated. Does that matter ?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/gotournz-motorcycle-tours-of-nz-are-owner-operated-does-that-matter/) - Yes … it makes these differences .. for these reasons. - [What is different about the way GotourNZ does New Zealand Motorcycle tours ?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/what-is-different-about-the-way-gotournz-does-new-zealand-motorcycle-tours/) - This is the reason … this is what we do. .. this is what others do. - [Why should you book a Guided Motorcycle tour with GotourNZ ?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/why-should-you-book-a-guided-motorcycle-tour-with-gotournz/) - This is the reason. This is what we do … this is what other companies do. - [John, Sorry, but we have a few more questions. Can you let us know how much it will add to the price if we include some of the optional extras such as Hiking on the glacier.](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/john-sorry-but-we-have-a-few-more-questions-can-you-let-us-know-how-much-it-will-add-to-the-price-if-we-include-some-of-the-optional-extras-such-as-hiking-on-the-glacier/) - No problems with lots of questions – it helps me get a handle on the sort of thing you guys like – I like to know the people we have coming beforehand. The prices of the most popular activities can be found on the Guided Booking Form or Self Guided Booking Form - [I’m a little paranoid about sending my credit card details over the ‘net. How should I pay you?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/im-a-little-paranoid-about-sending-my-credit-card-details-over-the-net-how-should-i-pay-you/) - There are a few options for payment, depending upon your level of paranoia… 🙂 1. Use one of our secure online booking forms 2. Fax us your cc details. 3. Pick up the telephone and tell us your cc number. 4. You’re not getting my credit card info – I’ll get my bank to wire you - [Should I spend my time equally in North and South Island? I only have 12 days.](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/should-i-spend-my-time-equally-in-north-and-south-island-i-only-have-12-days/) - If you have less than 16 or 17 days, our strong recommendation is to spend it all in the South. The South Island is far more rewarding for a motorcyclist that the North Island. The South is far more spectacular and diverse from a scenery perspective, better motorcycling roads, much lower traffic density ( the - [Help me! Which type of tour should I take, Guided or Self Guided. I can’t choose.](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/help-me-which-type-of-tour-should-i-take-guided-or-self-guided-i-cant-choose/) - If you enjoy making new friends and your budget allows, we’d strongly recommend our Deluxe Guided Tour package. This package shows off the very best of New Zealand. It’s not just another motorcycle vacation – we want our Deluxe package to be remembered by our clients not just as the best motorcycle tour they’ve ever - [Is there anything I should do to prepare for my trip to New Zealand.](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/is-there-anything-i-should-do-to-prepare-for-my-trip-to-new-zealand/) - One thing worth practicing is your U turns to the right – you’ll be used to doing them to the left. The problem with right hand U turns is that if you need to dab your foot down on the RHS to maintain your balance, you lose access to the footbrake. If your right foot - [What should I bring?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/what-should-i-bring/) - What to bring … Riding gear Your full unrestricted motorcycle drivers licence Your credit card with enough reserve to cover the insurance deductable at least 🙂 Full face helmet is recommended. Earplugs if you like ’em Protective/windproof motorcycle jacket & trousers – a 2 piece Goretex/Cordura Aerostitch or BMW type riding suit is best. Rain Suit - [What deposit is required and when.](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/what-deposit-is-required-and-when/) - The deposit is NZ$2000 per person on a Guided Tour, NZ$1000 in the case of a simple rental. The deposit should be paid as soon as you are sure you want to come on holiday, as we do run out of tour positions and bikes over Summer, especially from Jan thru March – we are - [Is it possible to get an all inclusive price for accommodation / meals etc](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/is-it-possible-to-get-an-all-inclusive-price-for-accommodation-meals-etc/) - On a Guided Tour, yes, that’s easy. On a Self Guided Tour, I can only give to a ballpark estimate until all the final details, your preferences etc are all nailed down… - [What other costs are involved i.e. insurance.](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/what-other-costs-are-involved-i-e-insurance/) - Comprehensive insurance is included in the tour price. You have your fuel to take care of (about NZ$650 worth in general), lunches, drinks etc, and pre- and post- tour accommodation. - [What is the difference between the types of accommodation, i.e. are they en-suite.](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/what-is-the-difference-between-the-types-of-accommodation-i-e-are-they-en-suite/) - It depends a little upon whether you book on one of our regular “”Best Value”” tours, or one of our Best of The Best tours. This is what we have on our web page about the differences… Best Value vs Best of The Best Packages The difference between our tour packages is largely a matter - [What is the availability of hiring biking clothes, or is it best to bring our own, I’m thinking more of helmets.](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/what-is-the-availability-of-hiring-biking-clothes-or-is-it-best-to-bring-our-own-im-thinking-more-of-helmets/) - We do have a full range of riding gear… except for boots (too hard, too many choices, preferences etc). It is definitely best to bring your own as you’ll save yourself some bucks. All of our gear is very good and we aim to keep it in tip top condition. This means we must replace - [How large are the tour groups?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/how-large-are-the-tour-groups/) - The tour groups are never larger than 9 people, unless it’s a tour put on ]at the specific request of a group of friends. I think we’ve only ever had a tour larger than 12, and that was a family. Generally a tour is made up of 3 couples, perhas 2 singles.. We aren’t at - [Can we store luggage someplace while we are touring on the bike](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/can-we-store-luggage-someplace-while-we-are-touring-on-the-bike/) - Yep. As much as you like. Bring the kitchen sink. - [I see only 14 day Guided Tours listed at the time I’d like to come to New Zealand. Can you offer us a 10 day tour at this time?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/i-see-only-14-day-guided-tours-listed-at-the-time-id-like-to-come-to-new-zealand-can-you-offer-us-a-10-day-tour-at-this-time/) - You are welcome to join a 14 day tour for only 10 days. We treat each tour a bit like a carousel – you can get on it and off it as you need to (within reason). So if you only have time for a 10 day tour you would start the tour with the - [Can you explain how the rest days work please..?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/can-you-explain-how-the-rest-days-work-please/) - They occur where we spend 2 nights at a particular spot. The second day becomes a Rest Day – there’s no riding on that day unless you feel like it. It gives you time to catch you breath, mellow out, look around. On a 14 day tour there are three 2 night stopovers. This is - [Now some practical details. My wife is 165 cm tall and probably needs an “adjusted” bike as you describe in your FAQ. If possible we would prefer that our son, who will ride as rear seat passanger, can ride on both bikes, which basicly means adjusted foot rest height on both bikes. You mention “minor adjustments” in your FAQ, but I’m not quite sure how much work the above adjustments require, but hope it doesn’t require too much additional work.](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/now-some-practical-details-my-wife-is-165-cm-tall-and-probably-needs-an-adjusted-bike-as-you-describe-in-your-faq-if-possible-we-would-prefer-that-our-son-who-will-ride-as-rear-se/) - I’ll have a look at it again and see how much work is involved – it varies from model to model. If it’s not a big job there will be no additional charge, but if a bit of jiggery pokery is involved, there would be a nominal charge. How tall is the little critter who - [Do I need a special drivers license to ride a bike fitted with sidechair. This is not the case in Denmark wherefore I do not hold such permission. Further more, do we need an “International Drivers License?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/do-i-need-a-special-drivers-license-to-ride-a-bike-fitted-with-sidechair-this-is-not-the-case-in-denmark-wherefore-i-do-not-hold-such-permission-further-more-do-we-need-an-international-dr/) - No, in NZ all you need is an unrestricted motorcycle licence. Your Danish one is sufficient, you don’t need an International Driver’s Licence. From my perspective, I only need to be re-assured that you have had reasonable experience piloting a chair…. - [In making flight arrangements where exactly do I have to fly into and exactly what dates and times do I need to know?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/in-making-flight-arrangements-where-exactly-do-i-have-to-fly-into-and-exactly-what-dates-and-times-do-i-need-to-know/) - Plan, ( at a minimum) to arrive on the earliest am arrival on 2 days before your tour departs (e.g. 6.30am arrival on the Saturday if your tour leaves on Monday am). Departure is recommended for the late afternoon/evening the day after your tour finishes. However, if you can, leave a couple of days spare - [Do you make available trip insurance or would I have to make arrangements elsewhere?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/do-you-make-available-trip-insurance-or-would-i-have-to-make-arrangements-elsewhere/) - We recommend that you should arrange your own travel insurance – travel insurance policies in New Zealand seem to be restrictive, and expensive. We can provide insurance excess/CDW cover. Please enquire for the current rate. - [Since we will be staying largely in B&Bs, is there a cost for fitness facilities](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/since-we-will-be-staying-largely-in-bbs-is-there-a-cost-for-fitness-facilities/) - If you want to use a private gymnasium where they are available, yes. In one or two places we stay at there are gym facilities available, though I would make the comment that B&B’s in general don’t include gym facilities. There are often gym and pool facilities close by, but if you’re on a guided - [What is the Cost of the Milford Sound Boat Cruise?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/what-is-the-cost-of-the-milford-sound-boat-cruise/) - NZ$80 per head last season, and I haven’t been advised of a price rise… - [Best Value vs Best of The Best?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/best-value-vs-best-of-the-best/) - These are the main differences on a Best of The Best format tour: Smaller, more personalised tour groups – (unless you’re booking a tour for a group and specifically request we increase the group size). Our popular Best of The Bests are usually scheduled during peak season, to suit demand. “”Best Value”” tours are generally - [How many nights lodging are included in the “14 Day” Tour?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/how-many-nights-lodging-are-included-in-the-14-day-tour/) - 15 nights on a 14 day tour, and 13 nights on a 12 day tour. One night pre-tour, AND also the night the tour finishes. If you’re cross checking prices with other operators, check that they are doing the same. Most don’t. - [What does the average participant spend on fuel and oil?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/what-does-the-average-participant-spend-on-fuel-and-oil/) - Typically you will cover about 4500 – 5000 kilometres, or 2800 to 3215 miles. The bikes do an average of about 40 miles to the gallon (imperial), so you’ll use about 75 gallons of fuel, or 337 litres. Premium fuel costs about NZ$2.00 cents per litre, or NZ$9.00 per Imperial Gallon or NZ$7.00 per US - [Your rate is a bit higher (up to $700 USD for 14 days and 2 people) than the other operations I’ve looked at, but you seem to be much more accommodating and responsive. Can you tell me a bit more about how your service is expected to differ from what I would get from companies like NZ Motorcycle Rentals, Beach’s Motorcycle, and Edelweiss?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/your-rate-is-a-bit-higher-up-to-700-usd-for-14-days-and-2-people-than-the-other-operations-ive-looked-at-but-you-seem-to-be-much-more-accommodating-and-responsive-can-you-tell-me-a-bit-m/) - Well for a start our groups are much smaller – we take a maximum of 7 people ( We’ve seen Beach’s and Edelweiss with some really large groups of upto 35, a real herd…), so you get plenty of attention from us. You’ll appreciate the difference in mathematics – 20-30 people earns them a bucketload - [We are interested in a Self Guided Tour 14 days. Dierk himself, as marked in the form, rides a Triumph and has 20 years of riding experience. But my license is brand new, and so I am restricted to 34PS in germany. that’s what I did to my Tiger.. so please tell me, if this is the same in NZ.](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/we-are-interested-in-a-self-guided-tour-14-days-dierk-himself-as-marked-in-the-form-rides-a-triumph-and-has-20-years-of-riding-experience-but-my-license-is-brand-new-and-so-i-am-restricted-to-34p/) - In NZ we have “restricted” and “unrestricted” licences. Restricted means as a New Zealander you can ride no more than a 250cc motorcycle (no power limits yet..) if you are over 25, and successfully complete all the skill based tests, you can obtain an unrestricted licence in 9 months. If you are under 25, it - [Should we fly into Wellington , and then do you arrange to pick us up, or how does that work?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/should-we-fly-into-wellington-and-then-do-you-arrange-to-pick-us-up-or-how-does-that-work/) - If your first point of entry is Auckland, let us know and we’ll organise return transfers to/from Auckland for you – generally we can get you flights at a good discount (often better than you’ll be able to get). These flights are at your expense – we charge back later :-). This is the case - [Finally, part of the cancellation policy was cut-off. I cannot read the rest of it. Not that we want to cancel, but it is good to know what our options are!](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/finally-part-of-the-cancellation-policy-was-cut-off-i-cannot-read-the-rest-of-it-not-that-we-want-to-cancel-but-it-is-good-to-know-what-our-options-are/) - The cancellation policy conditions can be found on the bottom of the Booking Forms. Try here: Guided Booking Form or here: Self Guided Booking Form. Guided Booking Form Self Guided Booking Form - [Brett was also asking how much it would cost to do the Self-Guided Tour. I seem to recall that you don’t bring our luggage along on that one, basically we just rent the bike? I think that, regardless, we’d still like the planned tour.](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/brett-was-also-asking-how-much-it-would-cost-to-do-the-self-guided-tour-i-seem-to-recall-that-you-dont-bring-our-luggage-along-on-that-one-basically-we-just-rent-the-bike-i-think-that-reg/) - On a Self Guided Tour, the price is determined by the amount of involvement we have, the type of accommodation, meals, activities you want included etc. A Custom SGT is a very personalised tour, built to your specific requirements. A Fixed Itinerary SGT is more like a dining in a buffet restaurant – you get - [We would only be interested in a tour with a “chase van”. Riding with all our gear and living out of saddle bags doesn’t really appeal. How can we know that there will definitely be a chase van.](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/we-would-only-be-interested-in-a-tour-with-a-chase-van-riding-with-all-our-gear-and-living-out-of-saddle-bags-doesnt-really-appeal-how-can-we-know-that-there-will-definite/) - We only ever run guided tours with our luxury chase coach now. Initially we anticipated that we may want to reserve the right to leave the coach behind if numbers on one particular tour was low , but we quickly learnt that the coach and backup trailer are essential. You just cannot do a professional - [We enjoy riding in the summer weather. Is February reasonably dry and warm?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/we-enjoy-riding-in-the-summer-weather-is-february-reasonably-dry-and-warm/) - January and February are our two driest months – though I have to say that you will still see rain at some stage, usually on the West Coast (it is a sub-temperate rain forest after all!). Typically on a 14 day tour, we’ll see 2 to 3 days with rain (that’s not full wet days). - [Approximately how many miles per day do you ride on a 12 day tour?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/approximately-how-many-miles-per-day-do-you-ride-on-a-12-day-tour/) - On the 12 day tour that we did with the above group, we covered 3700km in 12 days – 411km/256 miles per riding day. Generally most days are about 150 – 200miles per day, with one or two longer rides to cover ground when necessary. On a 14 day tour we’ll cover the same distance - [My wife is a rider of several years but weighs 105lbs. She is also uncomfortable on a sport bike. She has her own Yamaha 400cc street bike. It has a “bench saddle” and is more of a straight ride with the pegs right under her. I’m sure you have a similar ride for her. Which bike do you recommend for her?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/my-wife-is-a-rider-of-several-years-but-weighs-105lbs-she-is-also-uncomfortable-on-a-sport-bike-she-has-her-own-yamaha-400cc-street-bike-it-has-a-bench-saddle-and-is-more-of-a-str/) - Re your wife and the size of bike. We have just had a tour group of Americans through, and one of the ladies rode herself. She was 5’3″ and 110lbs, and we lowered one of our low seat, low frame BMW F650GS 800cc twins for her – this gave a seat height of 26″ and - [North Island or South Island?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/north-island-or-south-island/) - If you only have 14 days, don’t try to see both Islands – just do the South. And don’t try to see it all. EVERYBODY leaves here saying “I didn’t leave enough time” or ” I had to rush everyday – I’ll have to come back”. For this reason we now do a 14 day - [Timing of trips](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/timing-of-trips/) - September is very changeable, starting to warm, the odd fall of snow around at high altitudes. Temps from 35F-60F. October is similar, but a little warmer – can be wet and windy. November is getting nice – drier, 50F-80F. A good month to tour. You can still get the odd cold snap though. Not many - [Can couples ride together on one bike?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/can-couples-ride-together-on-one-bike/) - Yes, we do have couples hire and ride together on the same bike. You may find our one of our specialist tourers (e.g. BMWR1200RT, Honda ST1300 Pan European, GoldWing 1800) best for comfort. It does ultimately come down to your physical size however – if you let me know rider and passenger height and approx. - [What sort of weather can we expect in October ?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/what-sort-of-weather-can-we-expect-in-october/) - Warming but quite changeable – temps in the 10 – 18C range. You should expect rain on the West Coast especially, but then there’s a rain forest there for a very good reason… 🙂 (it is the best place to ride though…) - [What trips would you suggest? What is the accommodation you use?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/what-trips-would-you-suggest-what-is-the-accommodation-you-use/) - Shooting from the hip – a South Island trip only, of at least a week. Really you need 10 days to get even a reasonable look, preferably 14.. We could put you in some great “boutique” homestays, farmstays, restored gold rush era pubs and top quality B&Bs that we use on our guided tours. We - [What bikes do you have?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/what-bikes-do-you-have/) - Our aim is to make the time you spend on one of our bikes a real treat. We use a mix of prestigious makes and models from Triumph, Harley Davidson, BMW, Honda and Suzuki and we are adding to our fleet all the time. We try wherever possible to give our clients the choice of - [My girlfriend and I are interested in a trip to New Zealand later this year (probably October) and are thinking of touring round the country by bike. We both have full licenses (and several years experience) and would therefore want two bikes, however the planning is still at a very early stage and we’re not sure if we want a road trip, off road or a bit of both. I expect that we would be touring for a week or so (as part of our honeymoon!).](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/my-girlfriend-and-i-are-interested-in-a-trip-to-new-zealand-later-this-year-probably-october-and-are-thinking-of-touring-round-the-country-by-bike-we-both-have-full-licenses-and-several-years-expe/) - It sounds as thought a 7 day Self Guided Tour would be the thing for you guys. We ask you a bundle of questions to find out your interests,likes and dislikes, and then we provide bikes, book an itinerary, meals, activities etc. I have just done something very similar for a lady and her guy - [Refresh my memory on what the temperature range we should expect. Do we need full leathers or can we get away without chaps/leather pants? How about gloves? Do we need winter or just summer gloves?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/refresh-my-memory-on-what-the-temperature-range-we-should-expect-do-we-need-full-leathers-or-can-we-get-away-without-chaps-leather-pants-how-about-gloves-do-we-need-winter-or-just-summer-gloves/) - El Nino is with us and is bringing very warm weather very early, a bit blustery – already my lawn is in it’s death throes… February is our warmest and driest month. Temps will range from 50F when raining or overnight to, 90F in the Central Otago midday sun. Average daily sunshine hours over the - [Is there a support vehicle or just a guide on bike?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/is-there-a-support-vehicle-or-just-a-guide-on-bike/) - We only ever run guided tours with our 10 seater luxury chase coach and support trailer now. Initially we anticipated that we may want to reserve the right to leave the coach behind if numbers on one particular tour was low , but we quickly learnt that the coach and backup trailer are essential. You - [What time would you expect customers to arrive in Nelson on day 1, given that most will be coming in via AKL from UK/US/wherever?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/what-time-would-you-expect-customers-to-arrive-in-nelson-on-day-1-given-that-most-will-be-coming-in-via-akl-from-uk-us-wherever/) - We ask all international clients to arrive the day before on the earliest flight possible (before 8:00am is ideal). That way we can get them over their jet lag, introduce them to their bike and make any last minute adjustments, and if they want, they can spend the afternoon getting used to their bikes. Also, - [Do I need a visa, or is a UK passport still good enough for NZ?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/do-i-need-a-visa-or-is-a-uk-passport-still-good-enough-for-nz/) - You will need a passport to visit New Zealand. The following passport holders will NOT require a VISA provided their stay is short term as mentioned below: Provided your intended stay is less than 3 months: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Monaco, Norway, The Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Sweden, - [Any guesses on what air fare is these days](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/any-guesses-on-what-air-fare-is-these-days/) - Airfares from the US – sorry, not sure but try this US company in San Jose. They’ve been excellent and have helped a lot of our US clients previously. We have no commission arrangements with this company, this is just a good old honest referral.: ANZ Travel, ANZTravel.com staff@anztravel.com - [A question from the wife. She has a friend that vacationed on the South Island who indicated that sunburn (UV radiation) is really a problem (she burned real bad in one afternoon) because of your lack of air pollution (sounds like the good life actually has a downside). A question from the wife. She has a friend that vacationed on the South Island who indicated that sunburn (UV radiation) is really a problem (she burned real bad in one afternoon) because of your lack of air pollution (sounds like the good life actually has a downside)](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/a-question-from-the-wife-she-has-a-friend-that-vacationed-on-the-south-island-who-indicated-that-sunburn-uv-radiation-is-really-a-problem-she-burned-real-bad-in-one-afternoon-because-of-your-lack/) - It’s true we have a high UV index here. The highest in the world in fact. I’m a true Anglo Saxon myself and have sensitive skin, so I burn easily, but I don’t have problems with sunburn down here. In fact I can’t remember when I last did, so it’s not something that’s hard to - [My wife is undecided whether to ride two up or rent her own bike.](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/my-wife-is-undecided-whether-to-ride-two-up-or-rent-her-own-bike/) - A little background. She commuted for two years on a Yam 650 in the mid 1970’s. 80 miles a day rain or shine, April – Sept (our good riding months). Not any riding until last year when she put 400 or 500 miles on my Trophy4, (tried a Yam FZR600 but it was taller than - [Assuming that there are rooms available, are the schedule and lodging bookings flexible enough to allow us an extra day somewhere if we wanted to stay an extra day](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/assuming-that-there-are-rooms-available-are-the-schedule-and-lodging-bookings-flexible-enough-to-allow-us-an-extra-day-somewhere-if-we-wanted-to-stay-an-extra-day/) - On a 14 day tour there are 3×2 night stopovers, and these are in the places that experience has taught us that our clients like the extra time. As a group we don’t have the flexibility to spend an extra night, and also accommodation booking pressures would probably prevent that even if there was group - [Looks to me that this is not follow the tour guide on the lead bike. I’m assuming that everyone has a map and you could ride together or just meet at that day’s destination, yes/no?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/looks-to-me-that-this-is-not-follow-the-tour-guide-on-the-lead-bike-im-assuming-that-everyone-has-a-map-and-you-could-ride-together-or-just-meet-at-that-days-destination-yes-no/) - A guide on a lead bike isn’t a tour, it’s a procession….. 🙂 Not our style at all. Each rider has a detailed map booklet and a bound personalised copy of our 60 + page itinerary – “The Bible”. Here’s a shot from it…. This is how we describe our tour on the website, and it pretty - [My wife has friend in Punakaiki she would like to spend a day with, will there be time?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/my-wife-has-friend-in-punakaiki-she-would-like-to-spend-a-day-with-will-there-be-time/) - Yep, no worries. Depending on the tour you choose, we may actually overnight in Punakaiki (if the tour group is small, we stay there). If not, we stay in a place called Blackball , just 30 minutes past Punakaiki. - [Is there the time to go back and travel a great section of road a second time or take a 100 km side trip?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/is-there-the-time-to-go-back-and-travel-a-great-section-of-road-a-second-time-or-take-a-100-km-side-trip/) - Yeah, absolutely. For the last two years we’ve had a Brit guy off the Triumph List Alex Eggert come on one of our January tours. He’s not happy unless he rides the day’s route twice. He’d often clock up 400 miles in a day (hard to do in NZ – you’ll see why when you - [Where are you based? Where can I rent a bike from?](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/where-are-you-based-where-can-i-rent-a-bike-from/) - Our head office is based in Nelson, at the top of the South Island, the geographic centre of New Zealand. We live here because the riding, the scenery, and the weather, are fantastic.. 🙂 All of our Guided Tours start in Nelson. Nelson is where Air New Zealand service their national fleet, so there are a ton - [What is the maximum number of people on a guided tour](https://gotournz.com/ufaqs/what-is-the-maximum-number-of-people-on-a-guided-tour/) - Typically, the group size is about 6-8 people. We can accommodate 9 people normally, though for some special groups (e.g. a club booking) we can accommodate more. Once we can no longer seat people in the 10 seater mini coach the tour is closed off (we often go out to dinner in the coach in ## Motorcycle - [CFMOTO / IBIS 450MT](https://gotournz.com/motorcycle-rentals/motorcycles/cfmoto-ibis-450mt/) - Powered by CFMOTO's acclaimed 449cc parallel-twin platform, the 450MT Adventure Touring Motorcycle is a masterpiece of engineering, meticulously tuned to meet the demands of adventure enthusiasts. - [BMW F850GS ( Deluxe Class)](https://gotournz.com/motorcycle-rentals/motorcycles/bmw-f850gs-deluxe-class/) - BMW F850GS ( Deluxe Class) - [BMW F750GS](https://gotournz.com/motorcycle-rentals/motorcycles/bmw-f750gs/) - NOTE: Low Suspension and Standard height models - [BMW R1300GS - Luxury Class](https://gotournz.com/motorcycle-rentals/motorcycles/bmw-r1300gs/) - TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity LED matrix headlight Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) BMW Motorrad full integral ABS Pro 4 riding modes (Eco, Rain, Road, Enduro) Hill Start Control (HSC) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) Dynamic Cruise Control (DCC) Engine drag torque control (MSR) Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) KeylessRide Heated grips Smartphone charging compartment with a - [BMW R1250RT (Luxury Class)](https://gotournz.com/motorcycle-rentals/motorcycles/bmw-r1250rt-luxury-class/) - BMW's latest and greatest class leading tourer - the water-cooled RT. Electronic Suspension (full) ABS, Traction control, Integrated Audio system, BMW integrated GPS, Cruise Control, heated seats, central pannier locking, assisted gear shift. A very accomplished and popular tourer - the standard by which all others are judged. Very comfortable solo or twoup. Rate includes - [CFMOTO / IBIS 800MT](https://gotournz.com/motorcycle-rentals/motorcycles/cfmoto-ibis-800mt/) - An evolution of the existing Touring model, the new 800MT Explore features a compilation of technical updates set to maximise long-distance comfort whilst taking the overall ownership experience to new heights, thanks to the introduction of an advanced traction control system, rear radar technology, an 8-inch Multi-Media Interface (MMI) display, several new ride modes, switchable - [Harley Davidson Ultra Limited FLHTKL 107" - Luxury Model](https://gotournz.com/motorcycle-rentals/motorcycles/harley-davidson-ultra-limited-flhtkl-luxury-model/) - What can we say? If you're a Harley enthusiast, this is the only bike to tour on. HD's stunning new 107 inch "Milwaukee Eight" eight valve water cooled engine. Tour Pack, SatNav, Boombox Audio, Daymaker lights, Splitscreen airvent system, heated grips, cruise control. Fitted with the Quick Detatchable Tour Pak kit if you prefer to - [Harley Davidson Tri-Glide 107" Trike](https://gotournz.com/motorcycle-rentals/motorcycles/harley-davidson-tri-glide-107-trike/) - So if you've ever had a hankering to spend a touring vacation on a cruisey and plush Harley Davidson TriGlide motortrike with HD's powerful new Milwaukee Eight 107 cu in engine, you now can for the first time... but only from us. :-) Takes 2 people - [Honda Goldwing GL1800 - Luxury Model](https://gotournz.com/motorcycle-rentals/motorcycles/honda-goldwing-gl1800-luxury-model/) - The ultimate in two up touring comfort. ABS both ends, cruise control, heated grips, seats and heated backrest, stereo. Rate includes factory panniers, topbox & backrest. - [BMW R1200 GS LC Wasserboxer - Deluxe Model](https://gotournz.com/motorcycle-rentals/motorcycles/bmw-r1200-gs-lc-wasserboxer-deluxe-model/) - BMW's latest and greatest Adventure Tourer. Fully optioned - Fuel injected, Water-cooled, ESA Electronic Suspension, ASC Stability Control, ABS brakes, BMW integrated GPS, heated grips A low seat option is available on this model, bringing the seat height down to 740mm. Rate includes BMW OEM panniers and and topbox. - [Can-Am Spyder RT](https://gotournz.com/motorcycle-rentals/motorcycles/can-am-spyder-rt/) - Limited Sea To Sky: With a modern look, heightened comfort, and extra storage, the Spyder RT isn’t just the key to unlocking what the open road has to offer, it’s the pinnacle of luxury touring. - [BMW F800GS - Deluxe Model](https://gotournz.com/motorcycle-rentals/motorcycles/bmw-f800gs-deluxe-model/) - also available in low suspension, low seat version, and Euro A2 licence 35kW versions ) BMW's fabulous new 800cc parallel twin Adventure Tourer, EFI, recommended for taller riders 5'8/1.74m + due to seat height, though a low seat / low suspension option (820mm seat height) is available. Rate includes 2 x 36L OEM or Givi - [BMW F700GS 800cc twin - Deluxe Model](https://gotournz.com/motorcycle-rentals/motorcycles/bmw-f700gs-800cc-twin-deluxe-model/) - ( also available in low suspension, low seat version, and Euro A2 licence 35kW versions ) BMW's fabulous new twin cylinder 800cc middleweight Adventure Tourer, EFI, ABS. We have the 700GS and 800GS available in low, and regular seat height models. The Low is recommended for short legged riders 5'2" to 5'7" (1.5 - 1.7m) - [Suzuki 650 V-Strom Dual Sport - Standard Model](https://gotournz.com/motorcycle-rentals/motorcycles/suzuki-650-v-strom-dual-sport-standard-model-2/) - Extremely versatile & popular mid-sized Adventure/ Dual Purpose bike. Comfy solo or two up. Rate includes 2 x 36L Givi pannier bags. ## Tour - [2027-MAR BB - 14 day Best of the Best Tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2027-mar-bb-14-day/) - 14 Day Best of the Best Guided tour of the South Island. Maximum of 9 participants. Starts Mar 10 Ends Mar 23, 2027, Nelson start and finish. NOTE: YOU CAN EXTEND THIS TO A 21 DAY TOUR (with first week in North Island) on our 21 Day Best of Best March 2027 Tour. Ask anyone - [2027-FEB BB -14 or 21 day Best of The Best tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2027-feb-bb-tour/) - A 14 Best of The Best Guided tour of the South Island. Maximum of 9 participants. Start Feb 10 - Ends Feb 23, 2027 , Nelson start and finish. Optional 7 day North Island extension also available, to create a 21 day tour, ending Mar 2, 2027 in Auckland Ask anyone who has been on this - [2026-NOV-BB 14 or 21 day Best of the Best Tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2026-nov-bb-14-or-21-day-best-of-the-best-tour/) - A Best of The Best Guided Tour - 14 day South Island only, or optional 21 day tour of both North & South Island. Maximum of 10 participants. 14 day option starts Nelson Nov 29 2026 – Ends Nelson Dec 12, 2026 21 day option starts Nelson Nov 29 2026 – Ends Auckland Dec 19, - [2026-NOV-BB 14 day Best of the Best tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2026-nov-bb-14-day-best-of-the-best-tour/) - A 14 day, South Island only, Best of The Best Guided Tour. Maximum of 10 participants. Starts Nov 5th 2026. Nelson Ends Nov 18, 2026. Nelson. We've been offering our signature Best of The Best format Guided Tours for over 30 years. Ask anyone who has taken this tour before what they thought of their - [2027-MAR BB - 21 day Best of the Best Tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2027-mar-bb-21-day-tour/) - 21 Day Combined North & South Island Guided Tour Maximum of 9 participants. Auckland Start, Nelson Finish. 01 Mar 2027 to 23 Mar 2027 NOTE: YOU CAN BOOK THE SHORTER SOUTH ISLAND ONLY 12 DAY TOUR ... here on our 14 Day Best of the Best South Island Tour March 2027 Ask anyone who has - [2027-JAN BB -14 or 21 day Best of The Best tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2027-jan-bb-tour/) - 14 day South Island Best of The Best Guided Tour. Maximum of 9 participants. Starts Jan 10 2027 - Ends Jan 23, 2027, Nelson start and finish. Optional 7 day North Island extension also available, to create a 21 day tour, ending Jan 30, 2027 in Auckland Ask anyone who has been on this tour - [2027-DEC-BV 14 or 21 day Best Value tour of both North and South Islands](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2027-dec-bv-14-or-21-day-best-value-tour-of-both-north-and-south-islands/) - A 14 or 21-day Best Value tour of both North and South Islands - you can join for just the 14 South South Island tour (10 Dec to 23 Dec 2027 - Nelson start & finish).... ...or the fuil 21 day North & South Island package, finishing Nelson Nel 30 - [2027-NOV-BB 14 or 21 day Best of the best tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2027-nov-bb-tour/) - 14 day South Island Best of The Best Guided Tour. Maximum of 9 participants. Starts Nov 27 2027 – Ends Dec 10, 2027, Nelson start and finish. Optional 7 day North Island extension also available, to create a 21 day tour, ending Dec 17, 2027 in Auckland Ask anyone who has been on this tour - [2025-NOV-BB 14 or 21 day Best of the best tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2025-nov-bb-14-or-21-day-best-of-the-best-tour/) - 14 day South Island Best of The Best Guided Tour. Maximum of 9 participants. Starts Nov 27 2025 – Ends Dec 10, 2025, Nelson start and finish. Optional 7 day North Island extension also available, to create a 21 day tour, ending Dec 17, 2025 in Auckland Ask anyone who has been on this tour - [2025-DEC-BV 14 or 21 day Best Value tour of both North and South Islands](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2025-dec-bv-14-or-21-day-best-value-tour-of-both-north-and-south-islands/) - A 14 or 21-day Best Value tour of both North and South Islands - you can join for just the 14 South South Island tour (10 Dec 2025 to 23 Dec Nelson start & finish).... ...or the fuil 21 day North & South Island package, finishing Nelson Nel 30 - [2026-JAN BB -14 or 21 day Best of The Best tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2026-jan-bb-14-or-21-day-best-of-the-best-tour-2/) - 14 day South Island Best of The Best Guided Tour. Maximum of 9 participants. Starts Jan 10 2026 - Ends Jan 23, 2026, Nelson start and finish. Optional 7 day North Island extension also available, to create a 21 day tour, ending Jan 30, 2026 in Auckland Ask anyone who has been on this tour - [2026-MAR BB - 21 day Best of the Best Tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2026-mar-bb-21-day-best-of-the-best-tour-2/) - 21 Day Combined North & South Island Guided Tour Maximum of 9 participants. Auckland Start, Nelson Finish. 01 Mar 2026 to 23 Mar 2026 NOTE: YOU CAN BOOK THE SHORTER SOUTH ISLAND ONLY 12 DAY TOUR ... here on our 14 Day Best of the Best South Island Tour March 2026 Ask anyone who has - [2026-FEB BB -14 or 21 day Best of The Best tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2026-feb-bb-14-or-21-day-best-of-the-best-tour/) - A 14 Best of The Best Guided tour of the South Island. Maximum of 9 participants. Start Feb 10 - Ends Feb 23, 2026 , Nelson start and finish. Optional 7 day North Island extension also available, to create a 21 day tour, ending Mar 2, 2026 in Auckland Ask anyone who has been on this - [2026-MAR BB - 14 day Best of the Best Tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2026-mar-bb-14-day-best-of-the-best-tour/) - 14 Day Best of the Best Guided tour of the South Island. Maximum of 9 participants. Starts Mar 10 Ends Mar 23, 2026, Nelson start and finish. NOTE: YOU CAN EXTEND THIS TO A 21 DAY TOUR (with first week in North Island) on our 21 Day Best of Best March 2026 Tour. Ask anyone - [2025-MAR BB - 14 day Best of the Best Tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2025-mar-14-day-bb-best-of-best/) - 14 Day Best of the Best Guided tour of the South Island. Maximum of 9 participants. Starts Mar 10 Ends Mar 23, 2025, Nelson start and finish. NOTE: YOU CAN EXTEND THIS TO A 21 DAY TOUR (with first week in North Island) on our 21 Day Best of Best March 2025 Tour. Ask anyone - [2025-MAR BB - 21 day Best of the Best Tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2025-mar-bb-21-day-best-of-the-best-tour/) - 21 Day Combined North & South Island Guided Tour Maximum of 9 participants. Auckland Start, Nelson Finish. 01 Mar 2025 to 23 Mar 2025 NOTE: YOU CAN BOOK THE SHORTER SOUTH ISLAND ONLY 12 DAY TOUR ... here on our 14 Day Best of the Best South Island Tour March 2025 Ask anyone who has - [2024-NOV-BB 14 or 21 day Best of the best tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2024-nov-bb-14-or-21-day-best-of-the-best-tour-of-both-north-and-south-islands-2/) - 14 day South Island Best of The Best Guided Tour. Maximum of 9 participants. Starts Nov 10 2024 – Ends Nov 23, 2024, Nelson start and finish. Optional 7 day North Island extension also available, to create a 21 day tour, ending Nov 30, 2024 in Auckland Ask anyone who has been on this tour - [2024-JAN BB -14 or 21 day Best of The Best tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2024-janbb-14-or-21-day-best-of-the-best-tour/) - 14 day South Island Best of The Best Guided Tour. Maximum of 9 participants. Starts Jan 10 2024 - Ends Jan 23, 2024, Nelson start and finish. 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We're serious - [2021-JANBB -14 or 21 day Best of The Best tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2021-janbb-14-or-21-day-best-of-the-best-tour/) - A 14 or 21-day Best of The Best tour of the South Island (14 days), with an optional 7 days on the North Island - our signature package. You can join for just 14 days, or the full 21. Ask anyone who has been on this tour what they thought of their experience. They'll likely - [2021-JAN2-BV 14 day Best Value tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2021-jan2-bv-14-day-best-value-tour/) - A 14-day Best Value tour of the South Island (14 days). - [2021-FEB-BV 14 or 21 day South Island Best Value tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2021-feb-bv-14-or-21-day-south-island-best-value-tour/) - A 14 or 21 day South Island Best Value tour of the South Island, with an optional 7 day North Island add-on. The 14 day South Island tour includes 15 nights accommodation, 15 a la carte evening meals, all breakfasts. You can't do justice to the South Island in less time without making big compromises. - [2020-DEC-BV 14 or 21 day Best Value tour of both North and South Islands](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2020-dec-bv-14-or-21-day-best-value-tour-of-both-north-and-south-islands/) - A 14 or 21-day Best Value tour of both North and South Islands - you can join for just the 14 South South Island tour (Dec 26 to Jan 09, Nelson start & finish).... ...or the fuil 21 day North & South Island package, commencing Auckland Dec 20, finishing Nelson Jan 09 Book soon - we - [2021-FEB-BB 14 or 21 day Best of The Best tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2021-feb-bb-14-or-21-day-best-of-the-best-tour/) - A 14 or 21 day Best of The Best tour of the South Island, with an optional North Island add on. You have to option to join the 14 day South Island tour leg, or the full 21 option with 7 days on the North Island. Our signature package. Ask anyone who has been on - [2020-FEB-BV 14 or 21 day South Island Best Value tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2020-feb-bv-14-or-21-day-south-island-best-value-tour/) - A 14 or 21 day South Island Best Value tour of the South Island, with an optional 7 day North Island add-on. The 14 day South Island tour includes 15 nights accommodation, 15 a la carte evening meals, all breakfasts. You can't do justice to the South Island in less time without making big compromises. - [2020-MAR-FF The "Fun & Funky" Fall Colours Tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2020-mar-ff-the-fun-funky-fall-colours-tour/) - A combined 14 day "Fun & Funky" format tour of the South Island. On Fun & Funky tours, we mix the style of lodgings up - they're our personal favourites, the most interesting, the most off-the-beaten-track and the most fun. Some are grand, some are less so, but may be historic and have that special - [2020-JAN2-BV 14 day Best Value tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2020-jan2-bv-14-day-best-value-tour/) - A 14-day Best Value tour of the South Island (14 days). - [2020-JANBB -14 or 21 day Best of The Best tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2020-janbb-14-or-21-day-best-of-the-best-tour/) - A 14 or 21-day Best of The Best tour of the South Island (14 days), with an optional 7 days on the North Island - our signature package. You can join for just 14 days, or the full 21. Ask anyone who has been on this tour what they thought of their experience. They'll likely - [2019-DEC-BV 14 or 21 day Best Value tour of both North and South Islands](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2019-dec-bv-14-or-21-day-best-value-tour-of-both-north-and-south-islands/) - A 14 or 21-day Best Value tour of both North and South Islands - you can join for just the 14 South South Island tour (Dec 26 to Jan 09, Nelson start & finish).... ...or the fuil 21 day North & South Island package, commencing Auckland Dec 20, finishing Nelson Jan 09 Book soon - we - [2020-FEB-BB 14 or 21 day Best of The Best tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2020-feb-bb-14-or-21-day-best-of-the-best-tour/) - A 14 or 21 day Best of The Best tour of the South Island, with an optional North Island add on. You have to option to join the 14 day South Island tour leg, or the full 21 option with 7 days on the North Island. Our signature package. Ask anyone who has been on - [2019-FEB-BV 14 or 21 day South Island Best Value tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2019-feb-bv-14-or-21-day-south-island-best-value-tour/) - A 14 or 21 day South Island Best Value tour of the South Island, with an optional 7 day North Island add-on. The 14 day South Island tour includes 15 nights accommodation, 15 a la carte evening meals, all breakfasts. You can't do justice to the South Island in less time without making big compromises. - [2019-MAR-FF The "Fun & Funky" Fall Colours Tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2019-mar-ff-the-fun-funky-fall-colours-tour/) - A combined 14 day "Fun & Funky" format tour of the South Island. On Fun & Funky tours, we mix the style of lodgings up - they're our personal favourites, the most interesting, the most off-the-beaten-track and the most fun. Some are grand, some are less so, but may be historic and have that special - [2019-JAN2-BV 14 day Best Value tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2019-jan2-bv-14-day-best-value-tour/) - A 14-day Best Value tour of the South Island (14 days). - [2019-FEB-BB 14 or 21 day Best of The Best tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2019-feb-bb-14-or-21-day-best-of-the-best-tour/) - A 14 or 21 day Best of The Best tour of the South Island, with an optional North Island add on. You have to option to join the 14 day South Island tour leg, or the full 21 option with 7 days on the North Island. Our signature package. Ask anyone who has been on - [2019-JANBB -14 or 21 day Best of The Best tour](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2019-janbb-14-or-21-day-best-of-the-best-tour/) - A 14 or 21-day Best of The Best tour of the South Island (14 days), with an optional 7 days on the North Island - our signature package. You can join for just 14 days, or the full 21. Ask anyone who has been on this tour what they thought of their experience. They'll likely - [2018-DEC-BV 14 or 21 day Best Value tour of both North and South Islands](https://gotournz.com/guided-tours/tours/2018-dec-bv/) - A 14 or 21-day Best Value tour of both North and South Islands - you can join for just the 14 South South Island tour (Dec 26 to Jan 09, Nelson start & finish).... ...or the fuil 21 day North & South Island package, commencing Auckland Dec 20, finishing Nelson Jan 09 Book soon - we ## Testimonials - [Cannot recommend GoTourNZ.com too highly !](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/cannot-recommend-gotournz-com-too-highly/) - John Fitzwater under promises and over delivers. When the inevitable unexpected challenges arise, John has the knowledge, NZ-wide contacts and personal commitment to support your New Zealand motorcycle touring experience in every way possible. I cannot recommend GoTourNZ.com too highly. Disclosure: I had no personal or business relationship with anyone in this company before February - [The real deal: experts in all things](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/the-real-deal-experts-in-all-things/) - John Fitzwater CEO, and service tech Keith Baker, are the real deal: experts in all things motorcycle and motorcycle touring in New Zealand. John and his team are themselves experienced international motorcycle adventurers during their off-season. John listens to your plans, answers questions knowledgeably, offers valuable motorcycle touring, local riding and extensive New Zealand knowledge - [An unreserved recommendation](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/an-unreserved-recommendation/) - If you are thinking about motorcycle touring in New Zealand; check out GoTourNZ.com, choose the option that works best for you, and just book it! Why would I offer this unreserved recommendation? I have just completed a month long, 5,700 km motorcycle tour of NZ in February 2025 on a GoTourNZ.com motorcycle. My business and - [You do live in paradise. Thanks for sharing it all with us.](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/bruce-and-liz-young/) - Last night we reviewed the NZ pictures, reliving the experience. I have only positive memories. Ian, your personal hands on leadership made this trip what it was: tending to everyone’s needs; pulling us all together as a group with your experience and charm. It was a fabulous trip down under and we are still talking - [Thanks for everything!](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/ron-block/) - I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for making my NZ experience one of the best vacations I have ever had. Your knowledge of your country as well as an infinite number of other topics certainly added to the 'Total Experience'. Your friendly and responsive replies to my questions and concerns was a major - [We had a great time and will always remember the hospitality of you guys out there.](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/george-and-chris-eltherington/) - We had a great time and will always remember the hospitality of you guys out there. Collingwood was a wonderful introduction to the Island, somewhere that was very special, not that far from Nelson, and was not overly inhabited. This is an area that Chris liked very much. The trip onto Farewell Spit with The Original Tour is a - [Thanks for organising such a brilliant tour.](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/peter-elizabeth-bell/) - We had a great three weeks, thanks for organising such a brilliant tour. We've seen enough of NZ to know there's plenty more to come back for. We've got lots of memories (and photos) to keep our imagination and enthusiasm alive. Keep doing what you're doing 'cos we're coming back! - [What is it you want, do you really, really want, to make that wonderful biking day?](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/neil-and-maggie-hardwick/) - What is it you want, do you really, really want, to make that wonderful biking day? You get up to a lovely breakfast, put on the shades and the summer riding suit, leave the baggage (no not that one) to be transported onward and set out on an empty, winding road with terrific scenery that - [Thanks again to you and Carley for such a wonderful lifetime experience.](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/merle-schneblin/) - Thanks again to you and Carley for such a wonderful lifetime experience. It was just fabulous from start to finish. I hope the "fun and funky" tour is going well for yourself and the tourers. We are now dieting so our clothes fit right again. We also had a good time in Australia inspite of - [I had a wonderful time. That was one of the best holidays I have ever had!](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/jonathan-rutschky/) - I had a wonderful time. That was one of the best holidays I have ever had! The bike, the roads, the people, the places, the weather - I'm not sure it could be better even if written into a fairy tale. You were all very helpful and thorough in making sure all the pieces were - [came halfway around the world for the motorcycle adventure of a lifetime and I believe each of us found it!](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/jim-chamberlin/) - I recently returned from a motorcycle tour of New Zealand with my wife and her mom. It's an amazing place full of terrific vistas and even nicer people. I felt sufficiently compelled to share my very positive experience with Adventure New Zealand Motorcycle Tours and Rentals (GoTourNZ.com). I hope others will be encouraged to take - [Attention to detail, high quality bikes, instantaneous and more than satisfactory responses to issues that might come up (invariably but very few) were the hallmark of my experience with GoTourNZ's operation.](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/jeff-luftig/) - I have been to NZ touring on a motorcycle twice. The first time was with the GoTourNZ competitors (there are really only two large firms offering high quality guided and self-guided tours dependably in NZ), the second time with the Fitzwaters. As a result, I think I'm in a pretty good position to assess the two firms; I can tell - [I think your efforts and planning were exceptional,](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/gene-du-boff/) - The trip was just fabulous. We and I had just a great time. I think your efforts and planning were exceptional, and I surely benefitted from them and appreciated your efforts. Your staff - and your son, Ian, were very gracious and accomodating and helpful. The bikes were splendid, and mine was just great (road king).The people in NZ were - [The BEST vacation we have ever taken.](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/kim-and-pam-cashmer/) - The tour with Ian was much more than a tour, it was a fantastic adventure and we became good friends with Ian. We could not have had a better and more enjoyable person as our guide. Ian quickly became a friend first and a guide second. Ian and John have done an exceptional job of scouting out the best - [Many thanks for all the effort you and Carly put into making it such a special and successful trip.](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/david-and-davina-robertson/) - Coming home to snow, sub zero conditions, and being back to work, we are really missing NZ. I visited a Rotary club last week and the guest speaker was a Kiwi scholar who showed slides of her home, where she studied and worked, and then finished off with a travelogue of the South Island. I - [I had great fun with the whole group](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/bill-murphy/) - I'm sitting here in Auckland waiting for the shuttle to the airport. I've turned in the key to the Tiger, and packed my bags. This was the trip I'd hoped for. We, the "noisy boys", did over 5000 kilometers, and all our bikes will need new tires. I had great fun with the whole group, - [I highly recommend Ian and GoTourNZ!](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/don-barr/) - I highly recommend Ian and GoTourNZ! I took a tour last year in the first two weeks in February and had a blast. Ian and his son (Ian Jr) led the group I was on. Our group was a few couples, most riding tandem, one couple riding a bike each, an other single rider, and - [I had a wonderful time and many thanks.](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/dennis-apland/) - Now that I'm back home I just wanted to drop a line and tell you how much I enjoyed the tour...short as it was. I've been "talking up" your service since arriving home, maybe a few more will head down your way now. I had a wonderful time and many thanks. - [We had a great trip, thank you very much](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/richard-carroll/) - Ian , we had a great trip, thank you very much. I kind of wish I had the bike for the north island as well. As a testimony Sharon has agreed to similar trips in the future where we split motorcycle and car time. Please feel free to use us for reference for those folks - [Your knowledge of the country and of motorcycles was a big plus](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/art-suzy-carroll/) - Thanks so much for making our vacation to NZ all that it could be. Your country is spectacular and would be very special even if one were to fly over and rent a car and wing it so to speak. But!!! without your guidance we no way could have had anywhere near the fabulous time - [The scenery was incredible](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/tom-drew/) - Thought I'd drop you a note to let you know that we thoroughly enjoyed our time in New Zealand, all thanks to you. The scenery was incredible, and the people even more so! I thought I'd send you a critique of the trip (things that could have been better) but I can't come up with - [One of the best trips we have taken on the motorcycles,bar none.](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/don-brooks/) - part of the conversation centered on our great trip to NZ with you. It obviously is one of the best trips we have taken on the motorcycles,bar none. - [I had a fantastic time and would love to repeat the experience](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/bert-martin/) - Now that I'm at last back in the UK - and more wind and rain!! - I just wanted to drop you a quick note to give some feedback on my trip. I have to say that I found your organisation, attention to detail and choice of accommodation of the highest order. I was sightly - [IT WAS AN AWESOME TRIP!](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/steve-ganz/) - IT WAS AN AWESOME TRIP! Ian, I know you kept telling me the trip would exceed our expectations and our expectations were pretty high and - as promised - YOU EXCEEDED THEM! From the preparation and quality of the bikes, to quality of the food, the layout of the itinerary, the accomodations and your constant attention to all - [Stefan & Manuela Zuend](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/stefan-manuela-zuend/) - ir, Manuela und Stefan verreisen gerne mit dem Motorrad in die Ferien. Normalerweise sind dies Touren in Europa von Spanien bis Finland. Dieses Jahr sollte es aber etwas besonderes sein. Manuela war bereits in Australien und ich wollte schon immer einmal Neuseeland bereisen. Was liegt da näher, als das Land auf der anderen Erdseite mit - [Bob Clarke](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/bob-clarke/) - British journalist Bob Clarke joined us for a Best of The Best guided tour of the South Island in Feb 2004, and has written up the tale of his tour over 16 pages and 4 issues of the British custom biker publication 'Back Street Heroes' . He has that typical Brit dry style of humor - [Dale and Judy Knuth](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/dale-and-judy-knuth/) - Just wanted to drop a line and let you know How much we enjoyed the trip, the country and your hospitality. I have not traveled to many places that I would not like to call home as was New Zealand. The South Island is a must for the first vacation to NZ. We are glad - [Liz and Mark Jones, USA - Best Value Tour](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/liz-and-mark-jones-usa-best-value-tour/) - I wanted to write you a note to thank you for planning such a wonderful trip for both Mark and I. I must admit that when my husband suggested that we tour New Zealand on a motorcycle, I was a bit reluctant. I didn't know how I would feel after twelve days of riding on the - [The most magical moment of all was swimming with the dolphins in Kaikoura](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/the-most-magical-moment-of-all-was-swimming-with-the-dolphins-in-kaikoura/) - You've met the person you're going to spend the rest of your life with, you've had the most fantastic wedding day imaginable and now you want to mark it with the trip of a lifetime. This is your chance to fulfil all those travel dreams of visiting exotic Pacific Islands, walking the Great Wall of - [Truly the trip of a lifetime](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/jim-and-terry-coleman-custom-guided-tour-2014/) - John, Terry and I had truly the trip of a lifetime. Andrew and Shelly were great hosts and ambassadors. Next time we’ll spend more time in NZ. Thanks again. - [I would unreservedly recommend GoTourNZ to anyone considering renting a bike or doing a tour with them](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/rob-kimble/) - We have just hired two bikes from GoTourNZ. In all my dealings I found John to be extremely professional and he’s one of those people who always respond to emails and phone messages immediately – an absolute pleasure to deal with. The condition of the bikes were good and both ran perfectly on our 2,000km - [I can’t thank you enough for making Joe’s birthday experience the one I had hoped for](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/kim-joe-fiske/) - Hi John… We just wanted to write to tell you what an amazing experience we had and it was because of 2 things… Your beautiful country…and YOU!!! We could not have asked for anything better. It was so well layed out…so many little details thought of and over the top service you provided. I can’t - [The experience in NZ was everything it was advertised to be, plus more](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/george-hrdlicka-best-of-the-best-guided-tour/) - Thanks again Ian for a wonderful tour. The experience in NZ was everything it was advertised to be, plus more. I especially appreciated your thoughtful selection of rides that showed off the South Island and your choice of first rate B&Bs at every stop. The side trips you recommended were also right on target. It - [We were blessed with good weather throughout and the scenery is breath-taking](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/alan-and-jackie-naylor-uk-self-guided-tour/) - Hi Guys, I would like to take this time to thank you both for providing Jackie and myself with an experience we will treasure forever. The entire trip was completely hassle free and everywhere we stayed the people were delightful and very helpful. We were blessed with good weather throughout and the scenery is breath-taking. - [I want to thank you for the trip of a lifetime](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/carolyn-kusler-usa-self-guided-tour/) - From: Carolyn Kusler To: Ian Fitzwater Subject: Re: thank you Ian and all, I want to thank you for the trip of a lifetime. I have many cherished sites stored in my mind that I can return to and find peace amidst the hectic lifestyle we can’t seem to escape here in America. I have - [We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and describe our holiday to all as an awesome experience](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/richard-celia-parker-best-value-guided-tour/) - From: Celia To: Ian Fitzwater Subject: thanks Hi Ian An enormous thank you to you, Ian jnr and Jesse for everything you did to make our holiday an unforgettable experience (for all the right reasons this time!) We take on board and appreciate the attention to the many small details you quietly organise in a - [Just when we thought we had seen the ultimate view we turned a corner and found another](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/bob-sally-jennings-usa-self-guided-tour/) - From: Bob Jennings To: Ian Fitzwater Jnr Cc: Ian Fitzwater Subject: Thank you. Ian, John and Ian Jnr, Sally and I have been back at home for half a day and are already missing the freedom and freshness of New Zealand. We have had a superb 4 weeks in your beautiful country and although it’s - [The bikes were new, accommodations were first class, meals and wine selection excellent as well](https://gotournz.com/testimonial/bill-bassett-uk/) - My wife and I toured the South Island of New Zealand for 12 days with GoTour New Zealand Bike Tours. It is very hard to describe everything we saw; but it was like driving thru a giant photo album. 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