South Pacific Motorcycle Tours

South Pacific Motorcycle Tours

South Pacific Motorcycle Tours
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City ToursBike ToursMotorcycle ToursSightseeing ToursPrivate Tours
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
About
Ride New Zealand - Live the Dream! Hire one of our meticulously maintained, latest model motorbikes and start your ride safely from our quiet country-side base near Christchurch, gateway to the glorious Southern Alps. Come to us for Rental Only, sensational DIY Self-Guide Tour Itineraries, and fantastic Fully Guided Tours. Free transfers between our base and hotel/airport, great facilities, packing tables, protective gear, GPS, coffee, and lots of friendly smiles. We are all about top quality and attention to detail in everything we do. We are based in Christchurch and work with the best in NZ's tourism industry. We're dedicated to providing motorcycling visitors with the very best New Zealand has to offer.
Christchurch, New Zealand

Awards
Travellers' Choice
2023

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hd78half
Green Bay, WI3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
Rented a almost new BMW R1250RT in pristine condition from SPMT for a 10-day tour around the South Island with my wife. From initial contact thru booking, picking up and returning the bike, our experience with them was exceptional. You feel like family when interacting with them, and especially when you are at their shop, which is on the grounds of their home. In every way they made the the transaction with them an enjoyable experience. Highly recommend them for guided tour, self-guided tour, or on-your-own tour as we did.
Written 18 March 2024
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Gay G
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
The South Pacific Motorcycle Tours company is the absolute best company for riding in New Zealand. We have done motorcycle tours all around the IS, and Italy and these people are absolutely the best. The tour is all planned, the stops and adventures phenominal, and the group is accompanied by one or two of the owners at all times along with the lead rider and sweep rider being professional firefighters and EMT's. We felt totally safe cared for at all times. One could not ask for a better company and group of people to travel with.
Written 18 March 2024
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Alex S
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Solo
They are just the best! I rented a F850GS in excellent condition. The lovely Kim Johnston, the Ops Manager, was kind enough to pick me and drop me off at my hotel in Christchurch. Btw, she wrote a “must have” book detailing 20 motorbike trips in New Zealand, get your copy and safe rides!!!
Written 17 March 2024
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davidR9801CA
Auckland Central, New Zealand10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Solo
Despite living in NZ I wanted to rent, and am very pleased I did. Every stage of this 1-week trip was great, from the initial contact, through adjusting the arrangements, the pick up from the airport, the motorcycle itself and the return. The bike was superb, Kim and Nathan super-helpful, and the whole experience a pleasure. I intend to be back again for a future mission. So much better than trying to ferry or ride my own bike from elsewhere in the country. Thanks - dp
Written 17 March 2024
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C3962JEandrewj
Sydney, Australia3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Friends
picked up at the motel by our host the beautiful Kim and driven to her motorcycle hire business, very professional in every aspect, after given the run down on everything possible about the bikes and packing the panniers ( with supplied pannier bags ) we were on our way, NZ is a must do tour for anyone who rides a motorbike, scenery is amazing everywhere you go, roads are well maintained, weather was perfect only had rain on two of the 8 days for around an hour or so each time, Kim has a great fleet of bikes to hire which are all well maintained, did not have one ounce of trouble with any of the bikes for the whole trip, upon return we were once again greeted by Kim and her team and after repacking our bags we were taken back to our motel, south pacific motorcycle tours in Christchurch are a very professional and well run motorcycle hire business, can't recommend them enough, well priced hire bikes of most models and everything you need to ride a motorbike, clothing, boots. helmets they have it all to hire if you don't want to take your own gear, Kim was very helpful with all the communication in organizing leading up to our trip
Written 12 March 2024
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Sean L
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Solo
Absolutely Amazing! Kim and the team were responsive to all my questions and concerns. They made the quote and booking process a breeze and provided details about weather, road conditions and safety unique to NZ roads. All the gear I needed was available and the bike was ready to roll. I love that their price is inclusive of many items other bike rental places charge extra for daily, even airport pickup and drop off. Family owned and operated, you can’t go wrong working with South Pacific Motorcycle Tours.
Written 9 March 2024
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David
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Solo
This was the third time we have rented from South Pacific, this trip an almost new Triumph T100 for a nearly two month tour of the South Island.
Super company to deal with - friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and efficient. They have a great fleet of well maintained and equipped bikes all with full backup for a stress free tour.
The team are a pleasure to deal with and I can’t recommend them highly enough.
Written 6 March 2024
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mick p
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Solo
Had a brilliant two-week ride around the pristine south island roads on 'Katie', the Royal Enfield Bullet. Nathan did a great job preparing the bike and it was shod with the best of tyres. An absolute pleasure to ride, nice and torquey and perfect for the south island twisties. It was more comfortable with something on the rack to rest your bum against. There were some issues with the starter motor not engaging, but I'm sure Nathan'll sort that out. At least it always started...eventually. It attracted attention wherever I went. Pack warm clothes and waterproofs, even in summer. I had 5 layers on. Did 3200km in 2 weeks.
Written 3 March 2024
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Thanks Mick! Thank you so much for taking care of our little treasure! I'm so glad you had a fabulous trip and that we were able to be a big part of that for you. :) Looking forward to seeing you again at another time! Much Aroha to you, Kim (And Katie!)
Written 5 March 2024
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Kevin D
Summerland, CA74 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
I had done a strong bit of research for my three weeks exploring New Zealand that included motorcycle rental companies. I wanted two motorcycles for my wife and I for about nine days of the three week trip. I had been looking at South Pacific Motorcycle Tours as they had the most competitive pricing. For me that is a consideration, but I also don't mind paying more for a reliable and well maintained bike. I rented a 2018 BMW R1200GS for myself, and 2019 BMW F750GS for my wife. For rental bikes, I expected them to be in somewhat fair condition. When I arrived I was blown away at how well maintained and clean the bikes were. They appeared as though they were in new condition. The 1200GS had about 60k KM on the odometer. I have rented motorcycles in four different countries and I have never found bikes this well maintained. The folks at South Pacific Motorcycles were very helpful in my plans and also very accommodating with special requests. They provided a cell phone cradle for me at no extra cost. During the nine days around the South Island we did not experience any mishaps or problems with the bikes. I would 100% rent bikes from them again and highly recommend them to anyone.
Written 2 March 2024
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What a fabulous review! Thank you so much! :D We're so glad you enjoyed your experience with us and made some fabulous memories along the way. :) We love taking care of our riders and your recommendation means a lot to us, very much appreciated indeed! Come back and see us again! Kim
Written 5 March 2024
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Susan R
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
We have rented a few motorcycles, ( and some cars ) in the past few years from various companies, but have never experienced such events to be anything out of the ordinary. However our dealings with South Pacific Motorcycle Tours were amazing. The friendliness and helpfulness of all the team was fabulous. We were picked up from our hotel, and taken back to our accommodation when we returned. The bike was superbly prepared, and performed excellently. Every possible thing you might need for a trip was catered for, and nothing appeared to be too much trouble for the team. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone.
Written 26 February 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to write us this amazing review! Your recommendation means a lot to us! We're so glad you had a wonderful trip to New Zealand and that we could make that trip even better for you. Thank you both :) xx
Written 28 February 2024
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