18 Day North & South Tours - New Zealand Full Throttle
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Travel Time18 days / 19 nightsDepartsAucklandTake a motorcycle ride through the most exhilarating landscapes that New Zealand has to offer.Synopsis
Take the ride of your life and experience New Zealand ‘Full Throttle’ with Paradise Motorcycle Tours. In the North Island, explore New Zealand’s largest city - the City of Sails, golden beaches, and the geothermal activity in Rotorua. Experience the incredible Huka Falls, see Art Deco at its best in Napier, and meet Wellington – New Zealand’s capital city.
In the South Island, ride around Queen Charlotte Sound to Nelson, soak in Hanmer Springs before exploring the wild West Coast. See Punakaiki’s Pancake Rocks, experience Glacier Country and savour Haast Pass - a motorcycle heaven. Go adventuring in Queenstown and visit Milford Sound and its primeval beauty. On the final few days, enjoy the natural and cultural heritage in Dunedin and see Tekapo’s alpine lakes, before finishing your tour in Christchurch.What's included - Luxury Tours?
- Motorcycle of your choice
- Fuel
- Motorcycle insurance
- 19 nights 4-5* luxury accommodation - if there's a view to be had, you'll have it!
- 15 Restaurant a la Carte dinners
- 19 breakfasts
- Guide on a motorcycle with satellite phone
- Luxury support vehicle (minimum of 4 bikes)
- Airport transfers
- Tour booklet and maps
Bonus:- Maori Cultural evening and Hangi feast
- Hobbiton Film Set Tour
- Visit to the Croydon Aviation Heritage Trust
- Cook Straight ferry through the Marlborough Sounds
- Milford sound cruise
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Paradise cap
Kia Ora Kiwi Tour
What's Included?
- Motorcycle of your choice see our fleet here
- Panniers and top box
- Soft lift out luggage bags
- Motorcycle Insurance
- Good quality accommodation
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- Guide on a motorcycle
- Guide in a support vehicle*
- Tour booklet with route and maps
Not included:
- Meals and drinks - except welcome and farewell dinners
- Fuel
- Airport transfers
- Airfares
- Personal travel insurance
Bonus:- Paradise Motorcycle Tours NZ Cap
- Milford Sound Cruise, South Island, NZ
- Visit to the Croydon Aviation Heritage Trust
Tour Dates
Nov 2013 Jan 2014 Mar 2014 13-30 9-26 6-23
Band A: Up to 800cc Band B: Up to 1200cc
Please Note: All tour prices are PER PERSON in New Zealand dollars and include GST (government service tax)18 Day North & South Island Luxury Tour Prices
Band A Band B 
Couple, 1 bike share double $10800 $11700 
Rider, own room $17100 $18900 
2 Riders 2 bikes, share twin $13100 $14450 18 Day North & South Kia Ora Kiwi Tour Prices
Band A Band B Couple, 1 bike share double $6062 $6508 Rider, own room $10927 $11827 2 Riders 2 bikes, share twin $7540 $8440 -
Day 1 Auckland to The Coromandel: Head south, hugging the coastline and enjoying views of the Tasman Sea, before crossing the Hauraki Plains and discovering the Coromandel Peninsula. An area of outstanding natural beauty with fantastic roads for biking. Stay overnight in the gateway to the Coromandel - Thames. Day 2 Coromandel to Rotorua: Ride the circuit around the Coromandel Peninsular and have lunch in Coromandel township. See bush clad hills and enjoy stunning views of the coastline. On the way to Tauranga, take on the Karangahake Gorge, one of the most scenic rides in the North Island. There is an option to visit the film set of 'Hobbiton' where Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' were filmed. Then head to Rotorua, the geothermal hotspot of New Zealand. Day 3 Free day in Rotorua: Rotorua is one of New Zealand's most famous travel destinations. See boiling mud, hot pools and geysers at Whakarewarewa Maori village. Visit the Agrodome for a sheep-shearing lesson, take a gondola and ride and try the luge, or discover what zorbing is. Tonight you'll experience a Maori cultural show and hangi feast. Day 4 Rotorua to Napier: Lake Taupo, in the centre of the North Island is your first destination, it's a favourite holiday playground for North Islanders. Stop for lunch and visit the pounding Huka Falls. Cross the Ahimanawa and Maungaharuru ranges and ride through the vineyards of Eskdale, before arriving in Napier, New Zealand's home of Art Deco. Day 5 Napier to Wellington: Continue south, through vineyard country and see the Hawkes Bay's orchards. Ride over the windy Rimutakas - just north of Wellington, where pretty houses cling to the hillsides overlooking the lovely Wellington Harbour. Explore the capital city and see the 'Beehive' - New Zealand's government building and visit the fabulous Te Papa Museum. Day 6 Wellington to Nelson: Cross Cook Strait by ferry, and ride the Marlborough Sounds iconic road - Queen Charlotte Drive. Follow the road through dense pine forests to Nelson, Australasia's largest fishing port with its unique microclimate. Nelson has the highest number of sunshine hours in the country and is known for its art and culture. Day 7 Nelson to Hanmer Springs: Ride south over Mt Hope Saddle and through the Buller Gorge. Stop for lunch at the old gold mining town of Murchison then ride the famous Lewis Pass with its world-class mountain scenery. Hanmer Springs, set in a basin of forest clad mountains and home of natural hot springs where you can soak away your aches. Day 8 Explore Hanmer Springs or Kaikoura: Stay at Hanmer Springs, or take a day trip to Kaikoura. You can go whale watching by boat or from the air. Depending on the season migrating Humpback Whales, Pilot Whales, Blue Whales and Southern Right Whales may make an appearance. Then enjoy freshly caught cooked crayfish on the shore at Kaikoura. Day 9 Hanmer Springs to Punakaiki: Ride Lewis Pass - a fabulous scenic ride and an old Maori greenstone trail. Stop at Reefton, an old gold mining town for lunch then head to Punakaiki on the wild West Coast. See Pancake Rocks, these incredible rock formations and blowholes were 30 million years in the making. Day 10 Punakaiki to Fox Glacier: The West Coast road looks towards the Tasman Sea on the right and Southern Alps on the left. The road is demanding and slow going, but magic riding. The glaciers are awe inspiring, amazing seen from the ground, and even more stunning from above. A helicopter can take you on a trip you'll never forget! Day 11 Franz Joseph to Queenstown: Ride the Fox Hills and visit Lake Matheson - one of New Zealand's most photographed lakes. Have lunch at the Salmon Farm Cafe and before taking on Haast Pass. When you ride this road described motorcycle heaven, you will not believe its beauty. Have lunch in Wanaka and ride over the Crown Range to Queenstown. Day 12 Explore Queenstown: Paragliding, jet boating, bungee jumping and white water rafting are just a few of the adventure activities that you can try in Queenstown. Or, you could take a ride over the Crown Range to the Cadrona Hotel, visit a vineyard, or explore Arrowtown an old Gold mining town full of cafes and art galleries. Day 13 Queenstown to Te Anau: Take a short but stunning ride to Te Anau and Fiordland's primeval landscapes. This is one of the few places on the planet of untouched wilderness. Waterfalls tumble hundreds of metres into pristine forested valleys. The mirror surfaces of the fiords reflect the majestic towering mountains the word 'silence' takes on a different meaning. Day 14 Te Anau to Milford Sound - Te Anau: Ride along the shores of Lake Te Anau, through the famous Homer tunnel, and down to Milford Sound. The mountainous views on the road to Milford are almost as impressive as the Fiord itself. Keep an eye out for kea, an cheeky alpine parrot with a taste for rubber and plastic. On an Elite Tours your cruise around Milford Sound is included. Day 15 Te Anau to Dunedin: Today's route is a curvaceous ride that winds through central Otago to the very Scottish New Zealand city of Dunedin. Here Victorian architecture and the lovely Otago Peninsula makes this a exceptionally attractive place to visit. We pass through the fly- fishing capital of New Zealand - Gore where we stop for lunch. Day 16 Free day to explore Dunedin: Dunedin is the heritage and wilderness capital of New Zealand. You can choose to explore the city or ride out to the Otago Peninsula to visit the Royal Albatross Centre and yellow - eyed penguins. The Peninsula has winding roads with stunning coastal views, while the city has historic buildings, museums and art galleries waiting to be explored. Day 17 Dunedin to Tekapo: Leave Dunedin for a great ride over the Maungatua Ranges. The area is typical of the dry Maniototo region - sparse, tussock clad, rolling hills. Stop at Cromwell the 'fruit bowl of New Zealand'. Then take on the Lindis Pass, the saddle with alpine landscape between Lindis Valley and the Ahuriri River to Lake Tekapo. Day 18 Tekapo to Christchurch: Lake Tekapo offers fantastic views of Mt Cook Aoraki- New Zealand's tallest mountain. At the Church of the Good Shepherd, admire the bronze sheep dog statue and views of the turquoise lake. Ride on to Christchurch via Burkes Pass and the Canterbury plains. Arrive early in Christchurch and say your goodbyes over a farewell meal. -
America's Cup Sailing in Auckland
A unique sailing opportunity to participate as crew on an actual NZ America's Cup yacht. Take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or simply sit back and enjoy the ride as we sail the beautiful NZ Waitemata Harbour. NZ$160Surfing in Auckland
Our one day tour is all about a fun safe day at the beach. This includes surfing, body boarding, swimming, beach games and, if we're in the right location, you can take on the challenge of the 10m water jump! NZ$120Maori Cultural Evening
See a pass by of Maori warriors arriving on an ancient war canoe, eat a traditional Hangi (a meal cooked in the ground), watch a great performance of the Maori Hakka and get a peek at the nocturnal flightless Kiwi. NZ$125 - included in Guided and Self guided tours.Zorb
Zorb is a large inflated plastic ball, with another ball inside in which you roll down a hill, reaching speeds of up to 50 kilometres per hour! Try the wash cycle and add a bucket of water! From NZ$45Deep Sea Fishing Bay Of Islands
Enjoy the thrill of big game fishing, using a high class vessel and an experienced crew in some of the most productive waters in the world. Marlin, Snapper and Tuna are common catches in the clean, clear New Zealand waters. Contact us for pricesHorse Trekking in Northland
Explore New Zealand's popular surf beach on horse back. Trek on the Ninety Mile Beach and over gentle grasslands. Rides to challenge the more experienced can be arranged. No experience necessary as we cater for novice to the experienced rider. Contact us prices and choice of trekWaipoua Forest Twilight Encounter
Step into our world: Guided tours in the Waipoua Forest of New Zealand. The spiritual environment of the Waipoua Forest provides a natural stage for an unforgettable encounter with some of the largest remaining kauri trees in the world. NZ$95Swim with Dolphins
Swim with dolphins (conditions permitting) and see the Bay of Island's abundant marine life. Our high speed luxury catamaran is purpose built for dolphin and whale watching, offering hot showers and easy access to the water. 4 Hours NZ$119Fly Fishing
Our New Zealand Fly Fishing Guides offer you guided fly fishing in the classical style of stalking large wild trout in the pristine streams, rivers and still waters of New Zealand using dry flies and nymphs. Contact us for prices.White Water Rafting
Wet 'n' Wild has been rafting New Zealand Rivers safely for 27 years, resulting in an accumulated wealth of rafting knowledge and experience. Based in Rotorua. Prices from NZ$99Volcanic Air Safaris
The main theme of our scenic flight tours is to showcase the many crater lakes, volcanic and geothermal landscape of the region Rotorua and Bay of Plenty. Imagine landing on and staring down the crater of New Zealand's most active volcano - White Island, or viewing the destruction caused by the dramatic 1886 eruption of Mt. Tarawera volcano with a landing in Rotorua's hottest geothermal park - Hells Gate. Prices from NZ$80.Fox Glacier Heli Hike
The fly-in, fly-out Heli Hike combines the excitement of walking on the Fox Glacier with the thrill of helicopter flights. By flying in you are able to access and explore a part of the glacier where its forces work hardest. Your guide chooses the route as you go and with an eye for the most spectacular ice formations you'll soon be making your way through a wonderland of towering pinnacles and brilliantly blue ice. 2 hours ice-time. NZ$399Glacier Scenic Flight
Sub-tropical forest and snow-covered glaciers vie for space on this narrow strip of land sandwiched between the Tasman Sea and the Southern Alps on the West Coast of the South Island. Experience the seclusion of a snow landing in this largely inaccessible alpine region. 15 minute flight with snow landing NZ$215Mount Cook & Glacier Flight
The ultimate glacial experience! Glacial icefalls, crevasses and neves, views from ocean to alps. Cross the Southern Alps spine and circle the peak of magnificent Aoraki/Mount Cook. Get your camera ready for the spectacular snow landing. 40 minutes including snowlanding NZ$395Luxury Day Spa
Fancy a day off from the hectic pace? Why not have a day of relaxation at the Day Spa in Queenstown. While your partner goes off Bungy jumping or the like, you can just unwind and relax.Contact us for prices and treatmentsWhite Water Rafting - The Shotover
Be driven to historic Skippers Canyon then raft through deep river canyons that cut through golden tussock-covered mountain ranges. Encounter the white water action of 'Rock Garden', 'Sharks Fin', 'Toilet', 'Pinball', 'Jaws' and 'Sequel' rapids. $195Heli-Rafting - The Shotover
Climb aboard your jet-turbine-powered helicopter for a spectacular flight up Skippers Canyon, the site of one of the world's richest gold strikes. The flight pushes your adrenalin levels to the edge with a roller coaster ride through the Canyon. Half day NZ$279Jet Boat Ride Queenstown
Get ready for the world's most exciting Jet Boat ride! It's a thrilling ride - skimming past rocky outcrops at close range in your Shotover Jet 'Big Red', as you twist and turn through narrow canyons at breath taking speeds. NZ$119The Triple Challenge Adventure
The Triple Challenge is a great value outdoor adventure package, combining three awesome activities: an exhilarating jetboat ride on the world-famous Shotover Jet; action packed helicopter ride; and adrenaline fuelled white water rafting adventure!Half day NZ$384The Nevis Triple Challenge
This outdoor adventure package includes a thrilling jetboat ride on the world famous Shotover Jet, a helicopter ride into stunning Skippers Canyon, the Shotover Jet white water experience, rounded off with a Nevis Highwire Bungy jump. Full day NZ$624AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping
The Ultimate Challenge is Bungy jumping from Kawarau Bridge - where bungy jumping was invented! From nervous to completely elated in five seconds. 99% of clients say it's the best thing they have ever done. NZ$180Horse Trek & Cruise Queenstown
Step aboard - watch the stokers fuelling the fireboxes and hear the hiss of the steam engines working as the TSS Earnslaw takes you on a nostalgic cruise of beautiful Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown. Following your TSS Earnslaw cruise, join a guided horse trek with a local horseman at Walter Peak High Country Farm. Your experienced guide will take you across rolling farm terraces to an outlook with spectacular views of the Wakatipu scenery. Your horse trek takes around 40 minutes and is followed by morning or afternoon tea. Suitable for riders of all abilities, including first-time riders 3.5 hours NZ$110Tandem Paragliding
Take an exhilarating Tandem Paragliding flight from the top of the Skyline Gondola in Queenstown. An adrenaline flying trip or a relaxed sightseeing tour - it's your choice. NZ$199Tandem Sky Diving
It takes a certain kind of person to jump from 15000ft into thin air. Harnessed to an experienced, qualified Jumpmaster, you step out that aircraft door and for some 60 seconds you plummet towards the ground at 200KPH, Terminal Velocity. Altitude Prices : 15,000ft $429 (60 second freefall) 12,000ft $329 (45 second freefall) 9,000ft $269 (25 second freefall)Te Anau Glowworm Cave
Have you ever seen limestone passages sculpted by water up-close? Have you drifted in silent darkness beneath the luminous blue-green shimmer of thousands of glowworms? A visit to the Te Anau Glowworm Caves is a must-see. NZ$70Milford Sound Cruise
Milford Sound is a simply stunning natural wonder of world fame. In Maori legend, the fiords were created not by rivers of ice, but by Tu Te Raki Whanoa, a godly figure who came wielding a magical adze and uttering incantations. NZ$65 (included on Guided tours and self guided tours covering Milford Sound)Deep Sea Fishing South
Enjoy the thrill of big game fishing using a high class vessel, a well experienced crew in some of the most productive waters in the world. Marlin, Snapper and Tuna are common catches in the clean clear New Zealand waters. Contact us for prices.Whale Watching - Kaikoura
Every Whale Watch tour is a unique experience and the sightings vary. Giant Sperm Whales are the stars of the show and year-round residents. You may encounter New Zealand Fur Seals, pods of Dusky Dolphins and the endangered Wandering Albatross. NZ$145Dolphin Encounter Kaikoura
Dusky dolphins inhabit the coastal waters off Kaikoura all year round, making Kaikoura a unique place in the world where wild dolphins can be encountered every day, weather permitting. Our success rate swimming with dolphins is second to none! NZ$170 -
Examples of accommodation we use during tours.
Copthorne Bay of Islands Hotel 4*
A superb waterfront location in the heart of the Bay of Islands, offering uninterrupted Bay views surrounded by 60 acres of subtropical gardens and part of the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Eliza's Manor - Christchurch
Our boutique hotel offers quality bed and breakfast accommodation and combines historic ambience with comfortable and modern facilities. Built in 1861, Eliza's Manor on Bealey is one of Christchurch's earliest buildings and has been fully restored in the last year.
Hokitika Heritage Lodge
Hokitika Heritage Lodge offers superb Qualmark rated 4+ Bed & Breakfast accommodation. Sited on a terrace above Hokitika looking to the mountains and sea. All rooms have ensuites and there is a seperate guest lounge. We are experienced hosts and look forward to welcoming you. We also have a Gatehouse Cottage self-contained 2 bedroom unit.
Novotel Lakeside Rotorua 4*
Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Rotorua, this hotel offers tranquil surroundings with sensational views. Our central location is easily accessible to cafe's, restaurants and local attractions. Stunning natural scenery and geothermal wonders makes this the ultimate holiday destination
Peppers Bluewater Resort - Tekapo
Set near the shores of Lake Tekapo and surrounded by the spectacular landscapes of the Southern Alps, Peppers Bluewater Resort is a glimmering spectacle on New Zealand's South Island.
Punakaiki Resort
Punakaiki Resort is a stunning complex located on New Zealand's wild West Coast at Punakaiki Beach - and near the world famous Pancake Rocks and Blow Holes
Rainforest Retreat, Tree Lodges - F
Nestled in six acres of idyllic native bush at the foot of precipitous mountains,Rainforest Retreat is centrally located in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier Village on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. Tree Lodges and Tree Huts; each unit was built exclusively to embrace its beautiful, natural environment of the park providing guests with forest floor or mid canopy bush views.
Skycity Grand 5* - Auckland
Centrally located in the heart of Auckland City, the 5-star SKYCITY Grand Hotel is an urban oasis of contemporary elegance and style.
Te Anau Lodge
Experience the genuine warmth of traditional hospitality in the relaxed and tranquil environment of our 1936 relocated former convent, in one of New Zealand's most scenic locations- stunning Fiordland.
Te Pania Hotel 4* Napier
Hawkes Bay is one of the first places in the world to see the light each day, and Scenic Hotel Te Pania in Napier enjoys a premium waterfront location on Marine Parade. The hotel's slender curved form echoes the shape of the bay, and guests enjoy sweeping views out over the water. A fresh, contemporary style hotel, Scenic Hotel Te Pania is just a short stroll from Napier's main art deco style street.
Breakers Boutique B&B
Breakers is a beachfront haven - a retreat from the world, where you can relax, revive and indulge in sheer tranquillity. Stunningly located on the Punakaiki Coastline, overlooking the Tasman Sea, Breakers is a boutique bed & breakfast, offering true NZ hospitality with its beachfront location and amazing panoramic sea views.
Hamner Springs Heritage Hotel
Heritage Hanmer Springs hotel rooms have been restored to their original Spanish design, the former Hanmer Lodge site has been a part of Hanmer Springs for over a century. Now you can enjoy a stay in one of our beautifully restored deluxe or garden hotel rooms with all the features you would expect.
Motel
Our motel accommodation is modern clean and comfortable. Situated close to restaurants and cafes, this accommodation is perfect for your New Zealand tour
Motel Room
A comfy bed, a fridge for your beer,wine and milk and a kettle for a cuppa - what more could you want!
Robertson's House
A charming New Zealand 'villa' built in 1903 which has retained its original features. now run as an exceptional B&B in the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua.
The Rees
Our absolute lakefront Hotel and Apartments offer a rare blend of luxury Queenstown accommodation, 21st century infrastructure, unique service features with articulate and passionate staff. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments Queenstown is a fresh expression of the tradition of hospitality established nearly 150 years ago by Queenstown’s pioneering explorer, first settler, farmer, ferryman, builder – and first hotelier William Gilbert Rees. We look forward to being of service to you.