This will be a true 5 day adventure. This trip was planned as a custom trip to show you some of the best riding areas on the South Island of New Zealand.
You will be carrying your own luggage in the provided saddle bags and we will be overnighting in small towns where there will be a warm shower and a hot plate of food every night. We will be doing 40+ river/water crossings.
The schedule is set, but not in stone. If everyone agrees to change things or some riders don’t want to do certain parts we can make it work.
You will need some kind of off road riding experience to make this trip enjoyable for yourself.
The total distance of the trip is 15000+ KM with at least 65% of it dirt/gravel.
Ability: Intermediate to Advanced
Levels: 1-4
Duration: 5 days, 6 nights
Total Distance: 1500+ km
Spaces Available: 8 participants max per ride
Minimum Riders per ride: 2
The Ride
Night 1 Riders get picked up from the Christchurch Airport and taken to our arranged accommodation for the night
Day 1 - Riders have breakfast and are ready to leave at 8:30am. Traveling to Fairlie the long way around. 245KM - 55% Dirt
Day 2 - 7:30am Departure for Alexandra via Black Forest Station and Danseys Pass. 380KM - 65% Dirt
Day 3 - 8:00am Departure for the Obelisk, Nevis track and Piano Flats. 325KM - 65% Dirt
Day 4 - 8:00am Departure for Kurow via Lake Onslow, Moa Creek and Omarama Saddle. 305KM - 70% Dirt
Day 5 - 8:30am Departure for Christchurch via Hakataramea Valley and Mac Kenzie Pass. 330KM - 60% Dirt
Day 6 9:30am Departure to drop participants off at Christchurch Airport
INCLUSIONS
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Pick-up, the day before the tour starts from Christchurch airport and dropped-off the day after it finishes.
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Motorcycle - Your choice from available models fitted out for your ride
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Full Comprehensive motorcycle Insurance (Not included in BYOB price)
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Guide(s) – With Emergency Locator Beacon
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Planned Routes - 5 Days worth of routes, with optional extra sections
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28 Litre Soft Saddle bags per bike for luggage
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6 Nights Accommodation - Twin share accommodation is provided
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First Aid Assistance
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Mechanical Assistance
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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.
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Fuel- all participants pay for their own fuel.
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Meals - No meals are included in this ride. Each stop offers a variety of dining options. All meals are at individuals cost.
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Flights to and from Christchurch.
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Personal Items
PRICING:
Yamaha Tenere 700 - NZ$ 4 150.00
CF Moto 450 MT - NZ$ 3 900.00
Husqvarna 701 - NZ$ 4 250.00
DATES:
27 January 2025 - 2 February 2025
7 Spots Left:
5x Yamaha Tenere 700
1x Husqvarna 701
1x CF Moto 450 MT
8 - 14 March 2025
1 Spots Left:
1x CF Moto 450 MT
16 - 22 November 2025
7 Spots Left:
5x Yamaha Tenere 700
1x Husqvarna 701
1x CF Moto 450 MT
20 - 26 January 2026
6 Spots Left:
4x Yamaha Tenere 700
1x Husqvarna 701
1x CF Moto 450 MT
1-7 February 2026
8 Spots Left:
6x Yamaha Tenere 700
1x Husqvarna 701
1x CF Moto 450 MT
7 - 13 March 2026
7 Spots Left:
5x Yamaha Tenere 700
1x Husqvarna 701
1x CF Moto 450 MT
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
Motorcycle Riding Gear
Essentials
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Helmet
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Gloves (winter & summer gloves)
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Boots (Adventure or MX Boots)
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Jacket
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Pants
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Body Armour (Can be in Jacket and Pants)
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Thermal pants and shirt
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Waterproof outer shell
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Removable mid layers
Optional
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Helmet Comms
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Goggles
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Hydration Backpack
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Balaclava / Buff
Personal Items, Toiletries, Required Medications and Personal Clothing.