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Embark on an exhilarating 6-day adventure, custom-designed to showcase some of the best riding terrains on New Zealand's South Island.

 

Your luggage will be transported by a support vehicle, allowing you to travel light as we overnight in quaint towns, each offering the comfort of a warm shower and a hearty meal.

 

Expect to tackle over 40 river and water crossings. While we have a set itinerary, it's flexible—adjustments can be made based on group preferences. Off-road riding experience is essential to fully enjoy this journey.

 

Covering a total distance of over 1,500 kilometers, with at least 65% on dirt and gravel roads, this trip promises to be both challenging and rewarding

 

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Ability: Intermediate to Advanced

Levels: 1-3

Duration: 6 days, 7 nights

Total Distance: 1500+ km 

Spaces Available: 8 participants max per ride

Minimum Riders per ride: 2

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The Ride

Night 1 - Riders get picked up from the Christchurch Airport and taken to our arranged accommodation for the night

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Day 1 - Riders breakfast at 7:30AM. Departure  for Kurow is at 8:30AM (320KM) POI - MacKenzie’s Pass, Hakataramea Valley

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Day 2 - Riders have breakfast and are ready to leave at 8:30am. Traveling to Alexandra  (200KM) POI - Danseys Pass, Old Dunstan Rd

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Day 3 - 8:30am Departure for Alexandra via  Old Man Range,Nevis Valley and  Queenstown (270KM) POI - The Obelisk, Duffers Saddle

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Day 4 - 9:00am Departure for Kurow via Omarama Saddle (180KM) POI -  river crossings

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Day 5 - 8:00am Departure for Mount Somers via Lake Tekapo (290KM) POI - Black Forest Station, Iron Bridge, Tekapo River

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Day 6 - 8:30am Departure for Christchurch via Lees Valley  (220KM)

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Day 7  9:30am Departure to drop participants off at Christchurch Airport

INCLUSIONS

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  • Drop-off at Christchurch Airport the day after the tour finishes.

  • Motorcycle - Your choice from available models fitted out for your ride

  • Full Comprehensive motorcycle Insurance 

  • Breakfast and a coffee every morning

  • Guide(s) – With Emergency Locator Beacon

  • Planned Routes - 6 Days worth of routes, with optional extra sections

  • Support Vehicle to carry luggage

  • 7 Nights Accommodation - Twin share accommodation is provided

  • Fuel- All fuel is supplied for motorcycles

  • First Aid Assistance

  • Mechanical Assistance

  • T-Shirt

EXCLUSIONS

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  • Motorcycle riding gear - The individual rider is responsible for having the appropriate rider safety gear including a appropriate helmet with visor or goggles, gloves, boots and clothing.

  • Meals - No meals are included in this ride. Each stop offers a variety of dining options. All meals are at individuals cost.

  • Flights to and from Christchurch.

  • Personal Items

PRICING:

Yamaha Tenere 700 - NZ$ 6 650.00
CF Moto 450 MT - NZ$ 6 400.00
Husqvarna 701 - NZ$ 6 750.00
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18 January 2025 - 24 January 2025​

6 Spots Left:​

4x Yamaha Tenere 700

1x Husqvarna 701

1x CF Moto 450 MT

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WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

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Motorcycle Riding Gear

Essentials

  • Helmet

  • Gloves (winter & summer gloves)

  • Boots (Adventure or MX Boots)

  • Jacket

  • Pants

  • Body Armour (Can be in Jacket and Pants)

  • Thermal pants and shirt

  • Waterproof outer shell

  • Removable mid layers

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Optional

  • Helmet Comms

  • Goggles

  • Hydration Backpack

  • Balaclava / Buff

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Personal Items, Toiletries, Required Medications and Personal Clothing.

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