Hey folks - we have the below fully guided tours running this coming season, but if these dates dont work for you email us to see if we can offer any additional dates as we run some tours with partners - just pop us an email here harley@bularangi.com.
Start | Start Location | Finish | Finish Location |
|---|---|---|---|
18th March 2027 | Christchurch - dinner on 17th March is tour start and accommodation 17th is included | 31st March 2027 | Christchurch - final dinner on 31st March and accommodation 31st is included |
18th March 2028 | Christchurch - dinner on 17th March and accommodation 17th is included | 1st April 2028 | Christchurch - final dinner on 1st April and accommodation 1st is included |
Please note: AUD and USD prices are indicative only and based off our NZD price and current exchange rate.
Type | 1 bike | 1 bike | 2 bikes |
|---|---|---|---|
Luxury Tour | NZ$20,777 | NZ$22,482 | NZ$34,754 |
These are all 4 star en-suite hotel rooms and you have a guide to lead the group and a luggage support vehicle, that can take pillion passengers on rainy days. Breakfast is included daily and 4 dinners. See full details of inclusions and exclusions in the table below.
Tour Inclusions | Luxury Tour |
|---|---|
Late Model Harley Davidson Motorcycle | Yes |
Unlimited km's (mileage). | Yes |
Comprehensive motorcycle insurance with a bond/insurance excess of $3,000 per bike. | Yes |
Fully escorted by our professional and experienced tour guide. | Yes |
Full support vehicle with our second professional and experienced tour guide. | Yes |
Luggage limit | One piece of luggage up to 25 kgs per person to go in support vehicle. Any surplus to this to be carried on your bike. |
Professional safety briefing at the start of tour and daily after breakfast | Yes |
Standard of accommodation[modal] | 4 Star Plus hotels |
Breakfast | Yes |
Lunch | No |
Dinners | 5 set dinners - 20 day tour |
Ferry crossing between North and South Island for bike and rider - if applicable | Yes |
Full comprehensive tour information mailed prior to your tour, containing full tour itinerary and accommodation details | Yes |
Airport transfer service at the start and finish of the tour | Yes |
Bike transfer costs for one way tours | Yes |
Souvenir T-Shirt | Yes |
Airfares international and domestic | No |
Fuel for motorcycles | No |
Personal expenditure | No |
Personal insurance | No |
Alcoholic or soft beverages | No |
Sightseeing activities and excursions | See individual itineraries for included tours. All other tours are pay as you go basis depending on what you wish to do |
Included in the tour price is a welcome dinner for the group at Christchurch.
364 kilometres / 226 miles
Ride New Zealand’s stunning inland scenic route from Christchurch through Rakaia Gorge and cute town of Geraldine, past turquoise Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd, before carving unforgettable alpine roads beneath the towering peaks of Aoraki/Mt Cook.
Optional evening extra - amazing tour to see the night sky up at Mt Cook and star gazing experience - with no light pollution around!
317 kilometres / 197 miles
Ride from Aoraki/Mt Cook alongside the vivid blue waters of Lake Pukaki, through the spectacular Benmore Valley of lakes, dams and sweeping high-country scenery, before following the dramatic coastal road south into historic Dunedin, renowned for its proud Scottish heritage and character.
Optional evening extra - amazing tour to see the Blue Penguins come ashore at dusk!
251 kilometres / 155 miles
Ride south from Dunedin through picturesque Taieri Mouth and its tranquil estuary, before following the remote Catlins coastline with rugged cliffs, native forest and wild ocean views, a visit to the petrified forest at Curio Bay before arriving in Invercargill, home to legendary Burt Munro memorabilia and motorcycle history and museums.
240 kilometres / 150 miles
Ride south from Invercargill to Bluff, New Zealand’s southernmost town, famed for Bluff oysters and fresh seafood, before sweeping north through rolling farmland beneath distant Fiordland peaks through Lake Manapouri to Te Anau for two relaxing nights beside stunning Lake Te Anau.
236 kilometres / 147 miles
Ride from Te Anau through the breathtaking Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes and Monkey Creek to spectacular Milford Sound for a two-hour cruise beneath towering peaks and waterfalls. Though the same road returns to Te Anau the road reveals entirely different scenery each direction.
Milford Sound Cruise included in tour price.
179 kilometres / 111 miles
Ride from Te Anau through historic Kingston and alongside the dramatic shores of Lake Wakatipu into amazing Queenstown. With only a short two-hour ride today, enjoy time exploring the adventure capital or take an unforgettable optional ride to Glenorchy.
Optional evening extras of a cruise and dinner at a working farm and farm show or dinner at the Stratosphere high above Queenstown.
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Enjoy a free day in Queenstown exploring New Zealand’s adventure capital. Ride the Skyline Gondola for panoramic alpine views, cruise Lake Whakatipu, visit nearby Arrowtown, or relax at cafés, wineries, and lakeside bars. Optional activities include jet boating, bungy jumping, hiking, mountain biking, or a scenic flight over Milford Sound. Queenstown also offers excellent shopping and dining, all set amongst spectacular mountain scenery.
Included in the tour price dinner with the group at Queenstown this evening to welcome those joining the tour for the 13 day tour experience.
351 kilometres / 218 miles
Ride one of New Zealand’s finest motorcycle roads, carving through Cardrona with coffee at its historic pub, before passing beautiful Wānaka and climbing through alpine lakes, mountain passes and dramatic wilderness toward the majestic glaciers of Franz Josef.
Optional extras of a heli ride up Franz Josef Glacier on arrival.
244 kilometres / 152 miles
Ride from Franz Josef through Hokitika, famous for authentic jade carving, before climbing the winding Otira Gorge into the vast alpine landscapes of Arthur's Pass for a remote overnight stay at the stunning Bealey Hotel surrounded by incredible mountain and huge river gorge views.
245 kilometres / 152 miles
Ride from the Bealey Hotel through rolling farmland and the pastoral landscapes of Waipara, renowned for its vineyards and wine production, hugging the coast all the way to Kaikoura past a multitude of ocean wildlife and into this gorgeous seaside town for the night.
Tonight we have our mid-tour dinner Included in the tour price at seafood capital of New Zealand, Kaikoura town.
365 kilometres / 255 miles
Ride from Kaikoura on the inland route through the sweeping landscapes of Lewis Pass and historic Reefton, once a thriving gold mining town, before finishing with a dramatic coastal ride to the raw, remote beauty of Punakaiki.
The Punakaiki Rocks are worth a visit when we arrive - we either do on arrival of before we depart the next day, trying to catch them at high tide to get the dramatic feel of these amazing rock formations!
291 kilometres / 181 miles
Ride from Punakaiki through wild coastal scenery to Cape Foulwind Seal Colony to see the beautiful seals playing in this amazing colony, before carving through the exhilarating twists of Buller Gorge beside the surging river, then arriving in sun-soaked Nelson for a relaxing two-night stay in New Zealand’s sunshine capital.
Ride up to up to 320 kilometres / 199 miles
Today you have the option to ride through the stunning Abel Tasman region, enjoying endless twists and turns, spectacular coastal scenery and sweeping views over its famous golden beaches.
Or, if you feel like a slower pace, Nelson offers plenty of ways to relax, from walking trails, kayaking and cruises to wine tasting, boutique shopping and simply wandering this charming coastal town.
Tonight included in the tour price is dinner with the group.
Ride 110 kilometres / 68 miles plus 3.5 hours ferry crossing
Today may only cover 110 kilometres, but it delivers some of the South Island’s most exhilarating motorcycling, twisting and winding beside the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds with endless views of sparkling blue water and lush native bush. From there, the rest of the group board the ferry for the North Island and we stay the night in the gorgeous seaside town of Picton. Stunningly beautiful nestled in gorgeous native NZ bush, greens and blues abounding!
Afternoon can be spent relaxing or wine tasting by van at the local vineyards - the choice is yours!
336 kms / 209 miles
Time to turn south and hug the stunning coastal road with its abundant sea wildlife and amazing seal colonies along the main highway. A brand new road that twists and turns beautifully highlighting this delightful cruise back to Christchurch.
Upper South Island Tour Route
Lower South Island Tour Route
Accommodation Standards for Motorcycle Tours
3 Star:
Modern, clean hotels or motels with en-suite rooms, usually in the centre of town but many do not have facilities of bar or restaurant on site.
4 Star:
Modern, clean up-market hotels or bed & breakfasts with en-suite rooms, in the centre of town. Hotels have facilities of bar and restaurant on site and bed and breakfasts provide dinner options.
5 Star:
Modern, clean luxurious hotels or bed & breakfasts with en-suite rooms, and luxurious surroudings. All hotels have full facilities of bar and restaurant on site and bed and breakfasts provide dinner options.
