Canterbury Motorcycle Tour, New Zealand

Adventure Trailrides NZ Introduction

Adventure Trailrides NZ invite you on a Canterbury motorcycle tour through the wilderness of the South Island of New Zealand.

A dualsport South Island motorcycle tour or an off-road dirtbike tour from the mountains to the sea. You ride through native forest, single track and high-country farmland to untouched beaches.

You'll discover excitement, Kiwi hospitality, delicious NZ cuisine and a lifetime of thrilling memories on your Canterbury motorcycle tour. World Traveller David King from the UK says "It was exceptional in terms of the quality and variety of trails, scenery, food and accommodation. The bikes were spot-on as well".

Trails and roads to suit beginners to experienced riders. Coaching is included for beginners. These South Island motorcycle tours are world-class, riding on Honda, KTM, Yamaha, BMW or Suzuki motorbikes or ATV's. From our Christchurch base you will set out on a breathtaking Canterbury motorcycle tour, exploring new trails far from the crowds.

Our Canterbury Motorcycle Tours

Adventure Trailrides New Zealand operate South Island motorcycle tours all year round and will arrange tour dates to suit your itinerary. Tour groups are small so you can ride with your friends, or arrange an individual Canterbury motorcycle tour, riding the trails you like. Optional extras such as jet boating, bungy jumping, scenic flights, fishing and hunting can be arranged at additional cost.

All of our South Island and Canterbury motorcycle tours include an experienced guide, transport from Christchurch, motorcycle or ATV rental, fuel, insurance, riding gear, lunch and support vehicle.

Off-road dirtbike tours are all on private land offering variety in terrain and trails to suit all motorcycle riders. Want a challenge? Ask about "Grenville's enduro routes".

Dualsport motorcycle tours combine back country roads and private land requiring a motorcycle licence. Motorcycle licences from other countries are accepted in New Zealand.

Overnight South Island motorcycle tours also include twin share accommodation and all meals.

Five to ten-day tours require a minimum of two riders.

For further information about our South Island motorcycle tours please contact us or visit our Canterbury motorcycle tour Web site.

Off Road Dirtbike Tours—No Licence Required

Novice and Children's Half Day – Coaching and easy off-road trail riding on the Canterbury Plains for a half-day of fun and excitement.

The Mountain – An off-road Canterbury motorcycle tour over an 8,000-acre sheep station with views over the Canterbury Plains. Ride to the mountain tops through high country and native forest.

Hill Run – Off-road Canterbury motorcycle tour. Magnificent scenery from the mountains to the sea, over all types of terrain. Two days riding, with all meals and one night farmstay accommodation on the Kaikoura Coast included.

Canterbury Trails – One of the best off-road riding over private land in the heart of the South Island where famous All Black rugby players come from. Different terrain and scenery every day; from single track, forestry, high country trails to untouched beaches. Accommodation at high country farms and historic hotels with all meals included.

Four Day Extreme Enduro – This tour offers different terrain and scenery every day from single track forest trails, rocky alpine tracks, tussock high country to rolling farmland hills, braided rivers and sandy beaches. Accommodation at farm stays, alpine lodges, and historic country hotels with all meals included so you can relax and meet the locals with a drink at the end of a hard days riding.

Dualsport Adventure Ride Tours— Licence Required

Coves And Coastline – Dualsport Canterbury motorcycle tour on back roads along magnificent coastline with lunch in Akaroa harbour. Ride to secluded beaches and historic places of early settlement.

Alpine Springs – Dualsport Canterbury motorcycle tour through Canterbury's most popular alpine region with amazing mountain scenery, native forests, alpine lakes and natural hot pools to relax in. Three days riding with meals and two nights accommodation included.

High Country Trails – Queenstown to Christchurch riding to the mountain tops each day. Ride old gold miners trails, visit original mine workings and historic villages. Travelling North you see crystal blue lakes, Mt Cook (Aorangi) our highest mountain to the West and rolling farmland to the sea to the East. Riding over mainly private land with back country roads and trails to suit all riders.

South Island Safari – The ultimate dualsport adventure ride New Zealand motorcycle tour. An ever changing landscape including Queenstown; the adventure capital of the South, the rugged West Coast wilderness and the Southern Alps overlooking the Canterbury Plains. You will follow century old gold miners trails and early settlers' stock routes. You will see glaciers, New Zealand's highest mountain peaks, crystal blue lakes, alpine hot pools, ancient native forests, untouched beaches and "Lord Of The Rings" film locations.

Our range of tours let you explore new trails and back-country you would never see. Start the adventure of a life time!

For further information about our South Island motorcycle tours please contact us or visit our Canterbury motorcycle tour Web site.