South Pacific Motorcycle Tours
South Pacific Motorcycle Tours
South Pacific Motorcycle Tours
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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
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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
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2023
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Coastal21498689810
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Friends
First class people to deal with. Great bikes great service, exceeded my expectations. Backup on the road was always there if needed.
Written 24 November 2023
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Scenic46543218479
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Nov 2023 • Friends
We rode to the scenic Lake Pukaki and stayed the night in Lake Tekapo. We then drove to the quaint town of Akaroa and went through a short twisty mountain road.
They have very good roads around Canterbury. Motorists are courteous, which helped us adapt faster to ride on the correct (left) side of the road. We came from the Philippines where we drive on the right side.
Bikes were in excellent condition and the South Pacific Motorcycle Tours team were very helpful making our tour even more memorable. :)
They have very good roads around Canterbury. Motorists are courteous, which helped us adapt faster to ride on the correct (left) side of the road. We came from the Philippines where we drive on the right side.
Bikes were in excellent condition and the South Pacific Motorcycle Tours team were very helpful making our tour even more memorable. :)
Written 24 November 2023
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CJ
Sydney, Australia1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
Wow! What a trip. Thanks very much to Kim and the team at South Pacific Motorcycles Tours. My bike was a brand new Triumph 900 Adventure bike, I didn't expect that. Their suggested 8 day tour of the South Island fitted the bill perfectly with suggested fuel stops, places to visit and things to see on the way, and of course the all important coffee stops. Unfortunately we couldn't get across to the west coast because of snow by the time we got to Queenstown, but the backup and support from Kim meant Plan B was a great alternative. Thanks for making the trip a wonderful experience. North Island next time.
Written 1 November 2023
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Roam24018025530
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Friends
A great family business. Excellent to deal with...fuss free booking. Bikes were first rate and ideal for NZ touring. Uses the suggested 8 say itinerary and made our own accommodation bookings in advance. South Pacific can cater for all bookings if you like.
Kim picked us up at local hotel and we left our luggage at their depot. Dropped back to hotel at end of our trip.
I would not hesitate to hire from South Pacific again and will spread the word to my Aussie mates.
Kim picked us up at local hotel and we left our luggage at their depot. Dropped back to hotel at end of our trip.
I would not hesitate to hire from South Pacific again and will spread the word to my Aussie mates.
Written 28 October 2023
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Dave B
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Oct 2023 • Couples
I cant recomend Kim and the crew enough, great transfers from airport no stress make you feel like a family member that come through on the pride they take in the bikes and the hole experience, if you want the best experiences on the south island you cant beat them book ya trip now !!! cheers Dave Butler
Written 24 October 2023
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Gord R
Peterborough, Canada1 contribution
Feb 2023 • Solo
I have nothing but good things to say about my experience on this tour. Leighton, Kim and Mike were all good natured, fun and professional. The tour was very well organized and everything went smoothly.
The bikes were all well maintained and nobody in my group had any mechanical issues.
Mike was also a fountain of good riding stories! Thanks again everyone.
The bikes were all well maintained and nobody in my group had any mechanical issues.
Mike was also a fountain of good riding stories! Thanks again everyone.
Written 19 September 2023
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Thanks so much Gord! What fabulous memories we made, thank you for a great review, i'm so glad you came with us on such an epic adventure!
Kim
Written 24 October 2023
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Jeosen C
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Friends
From booking the trip to returning the motorbike, the process was smooth and communication was clear and frequent. The rates might be a little bit higher than other rentals, but the service you get more than exceeds the difference. The SV650 (Ruby) that I rented had 55000km on her but ran like new, no issues at all during our 10 day ride.
Things that I particularly appreciated:
Free pick-up and drop-off (even if I was the only one to drop off).
Bike looked great and was very well maintained. Panniers and top box was good.
Everything I asked about was answered promptly, requests that were granted (i.e.heated grips, usb charger) were done upon bike pick up.
Kim, Carole, and Mike were a pleasure to transact with.
Tea and coffee and a great place to get yourself suited up or packed up--definitely beats packing on a dirty and cramped garage floor.
The brief but very informative safety briefing--definitely improved my riding pleasure and safety in the South Island.
Kim was very responsive to my emails, and they were very understanding when my bike return got delayed due to adverse weather--they didnt charge me for the extra day and emphasized their concern for my safety.
No surpise charges for unknown damages after bike return.
Definitely recommending them and will rent from them again should we do NZ's South Island again (wishing they would get VStroms, though).
*My husband and our riding buddies rented from another, cheaper rental place, but we were very unhappy with our experience there. They confirmed heated grips on all bikes, but only 6 of 10 bikes had them. One bike broke down in the middle of the trip. They did not inspect the bikes upon return then charged us for so many damages that we were able to prove was not there when we returned the bikes (good thing we made videos of bike pickup and return).
Things that I particularly appreciated:
Free pick-up and drop-off (even if I was the only one to drop off).
Bike looked great and was very well maintained. Panniers and top box was good.
Everything I asked about was answered promptly, requests that were granted (i.e.heated grips, usb charger) were done upon bike pick up.
Kim, Carole, and Mike were a pleasure to transact with.
Tea and coffee and a great place to get yourself suited up or packed up--definitely beats packing on a dirty and cramped garage floor.
The brief but very informative safety briefing--definitely improved my riding pleasure and safety in the South Island.
Kim was very responsive to my emails, and they were very understanding when my bike return got delayed due to adverse weather--they didnt charge me for the extra day and emphasized their concern for my safety.
No surpise charges for unknown damages after bike return.
Definitely recommending them and will rent from them again should we do NZ's South Island again (wishing they would get VStroms, though).
*My husband and our riding buddies rented from another, cheaper rental place, but we were very unhappy with our experience there. They confirmed heated grips on all bikes, but only 6 of 10 bikes had them. One bike broke down in the middle of the trip. They did not inspect the bikes upon return then charged us for so many damages that we were able to prove was not there when we returned the bikes (good thing we made videos of bike pickup and return).
Written 22 May 2023
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What an awesome review thanks Jeosen!
I'm so glad we were able to make your trip memorable! Thank you for taking care of Ruby, we loved having you visit us and happy to welcome you to our SPMT family.
This kind of review always helps riders who are keen to know more about our company and how we differ from others, so I appreciate you taking the time in writing this it's very much appreciated. :)
See you again soon!
Kim
Written 6 June 2023
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Tour42356375153
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Solo
Wow what a trip what amazing landscapes, hardly any traffic. Must be a top location globally. The team from South Pacific Motorcycles were outstanding, super friendly and very professional. I plan to go back. Love it :)
Written 29 April 2023
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Yes we're very spoiled here in the South Island!
Thank you for a great review and you're welcome back any time with our returning customer discount of course. :D
Kim
Written 6 June 2023
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Sally O
1 contribution
Apr 2023
First time for me as a passenger and the service was amazing. right from the airport pick-up, we were in good hands.
A Health and Safety briefing was done, for me a lesson on how to mount and dismount safely off the bike.
Kim and the team answered all my questions and made sure we were comfortable before we left.
A Health and Safety briefing was done, for me a lesson on how to mount and dismount safely off the bike.
Kim and the team answered all my questions and made sure we were comfortable before we left.
Written 26 April 2023
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You're so welcome!
We're glad you had a great time! What fabulous memories to take home, hopefully you'll be back!
Kim
Written 6 June 2023
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Andrew H
Sydney, Australia23 contributions
Apr 2023
After booking pre Covid finally managed to make the trip from Oz to the beautiful South Island. KIm from SPMHT was so accommodating in rescheduling the booking.
Picked up from the Airport to the base to receive the immaculately presented BMW 850 hire bike.
Carol and Mike are just like friends to deal with. So helpful and professional.
Although I had some rain days the trip was beyond expectations.
Even Molly their Spaniel is super friendly.
The roads , scenery and NZ people are all brilliant.
I was constantly blown away and the bike performance was exceptional
By day 2 I was already planning another trip and it will be through SPMT
Thanks for everything Mike , Carole and Kim
Hope to see you again
Picked up from the Airport to the base to receive the immaculately presented BMW 850 hire bike.
Carol and Mike are just like friends to deal with. So helpful and professional.
Although I had some rain days the trip was beyond expectations.
Even Molly their Spaniel is super friendly.
The roads , scenery and NZ people are all brilliant.
I was constantly blown away and the bike performance was exceptional
By day 2 I was already planning another trip and it will be through SPMT
Thanks for everything Mike , Carole and Kim
Hope to see you again
Written 16 April 2023
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Thanks Andrew!
Looking forward to having you back for another adventure!
What a fabulous review, very kind words thank you so much :)
Kim
Written 6 June 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Chris W
Anna Maria Island, FL38 contributions
Was your tour a guided tour or a self-guided tour. Nice review by the way.
Thanks,
CSW
Nadine B
8 contributions
Our tour was a self guided tour. Just my husband and I. South Pacific made all the arrangements, accommodations, activities. The route was loaded into the gas. We both had one. Midrange bike option with high end accommodations. Very special. Hope this helps. Don't miss the glow worms in te anau~