Motorcycle Tour Testimonials

"We could not have been more satisfied with our choice of time, place, or Tour Company. The country is outstanding!...
The tour guides (who only allowed 2 1/2 days of rain), the chase vehicle, and the accommodations were great. Our traveling companions (from the four corners of the USA) melded well and helped make this a wonderful, never to be forgotten experience. Three weeks, two islands, perfect planning with new friends equaled "Heaven on Earth"." 

Jim and Margie Rockenbach
Florida USA

"I took a two week tour of your country on a BMW 650 GS rented from John and Alison Rains' Te Waipounamu Motorcycles out of Christchurch. I say last month, though I'm still on the South Island in my heart and mind and probably always will be to some degree......  You Kiwis are the friendliest folk. and also the craziest..... I could go on for pages about the awe inspiring views and roads in your country, but you already know about them. Now I do, and they will be with me forever. At the last dinner our group, now all best friends of course, was reliving the experience and I discovered one of the things that I'm most proud of - a callus on my throttle hand!! How cool is that?

Jane Haddow 
North Carolina USA 

"Just a little note to say Thank You for the most wonderful holiday; for all of your fantastic organising to ensure everything went smoothly; for all of the varied locations and accommodation you found for our tour and for asking Peter and Kate to be our guides. People at home have asked me which was the Best bit.. Well, apart from meeting up with Richard, there are no 'Best bits', 'cos it was all brilliant! I really feel that my riding ability has improved.. How could it not on some of those roads!!  Thank you also for your generous hospitality in inviting me back to you house for a meal with Peter and Kate. It was very kind of you both. Lots of love to you all. "

Jan Gavey
Manchester UK

Duff Doherty kept a blog for his trip with his Dad Roger, share their experience with the link below -

 Roger and Duff's February 09 Tour Blog

A book written by Dunedin author Pete Mitchell who can describe it in his own words....

"An excellent guide to over 40 Great Escape Runs on both North and South Islands.

Each run is accompanied by a map, route description giving times and distances and an overview of the added attractions & highlights along the way."

"I've also included tips on improving riding skills, what to pack, information on weather patterns and crossing Cook Strait. I've listed motorcycle friendly accommodation, the best places to eat, local folklore and much more."

Pete Mitchell


Price $34.95 plus postage, and is available via our enquiry form.