Reuthers Harley-Davidson
Motorcycle Tours New Zealand
Southern - 11 Days - Route
Route:
Christchurch - Nelson - Greymouth - Franz Josef -
Queenstown - Te Anau - Queenstown -
LakeTekapo - Christchurch
Thursday, Day 1
Kia Ora !
We start our trip in Christchurch, the largest city on the South Island. Meet your fellow travellers for the motorcycle tour and be our guest at our Welcome Dinner.
Friday, Day 2
Christchurch - Nelson
After breakfast and the daily briefing we pick up our Harley-Davidson Motorcycles from the rental office. Following a final safety brief, we ride the Pacific Alpine Triangle around the coast. The scenery is stunning, with the Pacific Ocean on the right and mountains on your left.
We pass through the Marlborough wine-growing area, through Picton, and on to Nelson. Nelson and its surrounding region receive more hours of sunshine than any other city in New Zealand – perfect for motorcyclists!
Saturday, Day 3
Nelson
There are many sightseeings in Nelson. On our daily tour we visit the Abel Tasman Nationalpark.
Sunday, Day 4
Nelson - Greymouth
Our trip takes us south along the Buller Gorge Road to Westport, where we meet the Tasman Sea and there are beaches crowded with sea lions.
We cross Cape Foulwind and head south again to Pancake Rocks, where we get a close-up view of blowholes created by the sea. We spend the night in Greymouth.
Monday, Day 5
Greymouth - Franz Josef
We continue south through the old gold mining town of Ross. The scenery is breathtaking, with the Tasman Sea on the right and mountains and lush green rain forest on the left. We spend the night below Franz Josef Glacier. If you wish, you can take a helicopter flight to the glacier or walk to its base.
Tuesday, Day 6
Franz Josef - Queenstown
Passing Fox Glacier, another majestic glacier, we leave the coast and head east over Haast Pass to beautiful Lake Wanaka and the town of Wanaka itself before travelling on to Queenstown, justly famous as the adventure capital of the world.
We will be given a short tour of a typical New Zealand working farm before the evening meal at the Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant on the Walter Peak High Country Sheep Farm.
The farm is reached by a scenic cruise on Lake Wakatipu on the oldest steamship in New Zealand, the TSS Earnslaw.
Wednesday, Day 7
Queenstown - Te Anau
We have a relaxing morning after our excellent meal last night before heading on to Te Anau around noon.
Thursday, Day 8
Milford Sound
This is one of the highlights of our trip and a spectacular natural wonder. You will have plenty of time to absorb the scenery and enjoy one of New Zealand’s most famous regions. We set off for Milford Sound through the Homer Tunnel before boarding a boat to cruise the 10-mile long fiord. You will have the opportunity to see blue penguins, sea lions, and dolphins, not to mention the stunning combination of green rain forest, mountains, and blue, clear water flowing toward the ocean. We return to Te Anau for the night.
Friday, Day 9
Te Anau - Queenstown
We travel back to Queenstown where the rest of the day is free for you to do as you wish. Queenstown specialises in adventure activities and has much to offer, including bungee jumping, parasailing, jet boat rides, and skydiving. We will help you to book any activities you wish to go on.
Saturday, Day 10
Queenstown - Lake Tekapo
On Day 14 we travel to the foothills of Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain at a height of 3754 m (13,316 feet). We stop for coffee and a spectacular view of the snow-covered mountain at the famous Hermitage Hotel, a truly special place with unmistakeable charm.
We end the day riding along back Lake Pukaki and visiting the Church of the Good Sheppard
before spending the night at our hotel at Lake Tekapo.
Sunday, Day 11
Lake Tekapo - Christchurch
