motorcycle tours nz info- touring gear

For comfort, we recommend that you bring your own motorbike touring gear. We find that most of our clients don’t like the idea of hiring used clothing and helmets. If you are stuck, we can help you out with providing suitable motorbike touring gear in NZ.

The climate in New Zealand is mild and gets up to the high 20’s in summer, with the occasional rainy day, especially in the Fiordland area of South Island (that’s why New Zealand is green!), so bring your wet gear. The North Island of New Zealand is sub tropical and the South Island temperate. The mountainous regions of New Zealand can get chilly in autumn and spring in the early mornings and evenings, so you’ll need clothes to suit the climate; layers of clothing are ideal.

You can carry any day to day gear in your motorcycle panniers, whilst the rest of your luggage will be transported in the mini tour bus, so it's always close at hand.

Outer Clothing for New Zealand
New Zealand is a relaxed, laid back country. You won't find people dressing up for dinner, so you won't need a formal jacket! Smart casual is fine for all of the New Zealand restaurants we will be visiting. Don't forget the swimwear and sandals! The New Zealand sun is a lot fiercer than in Europe, so bring a high factor sun screen, hat and sunglasses.

Documentation for New Zealand Motorcycle Touring

• A valid passport with at least 6 months validity from the date you intend to DEPART New Zealand
• Your full unrestricted motorcycle driver's license from your own country or an International motorcycle driving license
• Your credit card with enough reserve to cover the motorbike insurance bond
• Your Travel Insurance documentation