Rumbling Adventures

What Australian riders asked us at ADV Fest - and what riders from around the world want to know too When we took Rumbling Adventures New Zealand to ADV Fest in Dorrigo, NSW, in August 2026, we had plenty of conversations with Australian riders who were curious about what it's really like to come to New Zealand and ride. But the questions we were asked aren't unique to Australian riders. We've had the same conversations with riders from all over the world who are interested in experiencing...

Dorrigo, NSW | 21–23 August 2026 There are some places where adventure riders naturally gravitate to, and Dorrigo, NSW, is certainly one of them. From 21–23 August 2026, the third edition of ADV Fest brought adventure riders together at Dorrigo Mountain for a weekend of riding, motorcycles, gear, stories and plenty of time around the campfire. With approximately 800 visitors attending across Friday and Saturday, the event has firmly established itself as one of the major gatherings on the...

After months of planning, preparation, and plenty of anticipation, our new fleet of Kove 450 Rally and 800X Rally motorcycles finally got to do what they were built for—hit the road. To help break the bikes in ahead of the upcoming tour season, we invited a small group of riders to join us for a ride-in weekend. Two riders flew over from Australia, while five local Kiwi riders completed the group, bringing together a great mix of riding experience and personalities. Mother Nature had her own...