Customized motorcycle tours for seniors in New Zealand can be an exciting way to experience this exotic country. Here, pristine nature meets ancient culture, providing endless sightseeing and activities–from exploring fjords to sipping wine at vineyards!
This day provides some spectacular twists and sweeping corners along Lake County’s beautiful lakes. Before reaching Greytown you will pass through Tongariro National Park – known for resembling Mordor in The Lord of the Rings films.
Day 1
No matter your experience level or travel preference, the 13 day Top Down Tour of New Zealand will give you unforgettable memories. Starting in Auckland and traveling through both North and South islands, it’s packed full of incredible experiences!
Visit the North Island’s volcanic center, its fertile farm land, beautiful coastal seascapes and rugged hill country for an experience filled with twisty back roads, sweeping corners, varied elevation changes and incredible scenic beauty.
Visit a homestead built in 1856 as one of many historic sites on your tour, providing an opportunity for photos, relaxation and catching up on essential tasks such as laundry.
Day 2
Experience all that Auckland has to offer on an Auckland sightseeing day trip; explore fascinating museums, take a ride around the outside ring of Sky Tower (328m), visit Weta Cave where special effects for The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings movies were created and rest your head at one of several seaside accommodations (ranging from mid-scale hotels to deluxe quality).
Experience an easy ride through beautiful farm land and scenic coastal roads, passing one of the island’s geothermal regions and visiting one of several Maori cultural interpretive centers.
Day 3
After breakfast, you will experience spectacular riding locations. Navigating old growth forests, twisty roads and gorges as you experience incredible landscapes will all while enjoying spectacular views and scenery.
Travel deep into New Zealand’s geothermal heart and visit a Maori cultural interpretive center. Enjoy a lake cruise before visiting Ninety Mile Beach – two sights not to be missed!
Next, visit Hobbiton Movie Set and tour Green Dragon Inn and Mill where Bilbo Baggins lived in “The Lord of the Rings.” Your journey ends at Walter Peak High Country Farm for a BBQ dinner before you depart!
Day 4
This road leads to areas that have historically been significant to both native and European settlers alike, offering stunning natural surroundings coupled with exciting cultural discoveries.
Travel deep into New Zealand’s geothermal volcanic center and visit one of its important cultural interpretive centers before setting out on your bike to ride through some twisty roads, sweeping corners, changing elevations and breathtaking scenery. Today is an opportunity to pull out your GoPro camera as waterfalls, country pubs and beautiful scenery await your journey towards your ultimate destination.
Day 5
Crafted to offer an unforgettable travel experience, this luxury tour highlights an extraordinary diversity of experiences. Explore breathtaking nature alongside delightful cultural gems in this unforgettable South Pacific destination.
Starting your day leisurely, relax as you ride through an array of rolling country and farmland. As the road hugs the coast, providing breathtaking coastal seascapes without too many people around to disrupt them.
Visit an amazing museum to gain more knowledge of local history before relaxing in one of the incredible hot springs. And end your day off right by enjoying a delicious dinner in your peaceful seaside accommodation before retiring for the night.
Day 6
As the wind whips past your hair and you hold tightly onto the handlebars of your motorcycle, this journey will become one that you never forget. Travellers will witness incredible landscapes shaped by volcanoes; experience geothermal activity in Rotorua; and ride along scenic coastal roads and rugged mountain passes.
After visiting a museum and lunch, you will continue riding through gentle sweepers to reach your accommodation for the evening in a sleepy seaside town. There you will have time for one more ride before relaxing in local hot pools before dining on delicious cuisine – an enjoyable end to an exciting tour.
Day 7
As soon as you leave your stunning location of stay, you will ride exciting twisty corners through stunning seascapes and sprawling country farms. Elevations shifts, weather changes, native bush, photo stops and various photo opps all combine for an unforgettable day on two wheels.
At this adventure capital of New Zealand, you can ride jet boats or simply cruise the lake on an easy cruise boat, observe more scenery from a gondola ride, or simply relax and catch up on sorting photos or writing down all of the amazing moments from your tour so far – or perhaps take care of any necessary laundry that has accumulated during your adventure.
Day 8
After spending your day exploring Waiheke Island’s beaches and vineyards, ride through an exciting series of twists and sweeping corners that combine beautiful seascapes, changing elevations, and native bush to reach your accommodation for the night. Tonight you will have the option to do self-guided riding or relax with a swim in an on-site hot pool at your accommodation.
This tour combines beautiful natural surroundings with charming culture and historic landmarks for an incredible travel experience. Explore breathtaking landscapes, relax in luxurious vineyards and indulge in decadent wines on this custom tour for senior travelers. Float over Fjordland while whale-watching or explore charming islands on this incredible adventure.
Day 9
Adventure Trailrides’ tour packages make it possible to discover New Zealand’s rugged terrain on an extravagant motorcycle – complete with accommodation, rental of the bike itself, fuel delivery and insurance cover – in one convenient package.
Rotorua, New Zealand’s adventure capital, offers visitors a guided tour of a Maori village and cultural performance. You can also soak in thermal hot springs or explore Wai-O-Tapu geothermal valley on this small-group day tour from Auckland.
Once on board an interisland ferry, you will travel along winding roads filled with twists and sweepers, offering stunning seascapes and changing elevations along with dense native bush.