Description

Step off the beaten track and into the heart of New Zealand’s raw backcountry with our 3-Day Off-Road Motorcycle Adventure. Starting and finishing in Queenstown, this guided tour takes you across 700 km of dramatic landscapes – from historic gold-mining tracks to remote alpine plateaus.

Ride the legendary Skippers Canyon, navigate river crossings and rocky climbs, and descend into hidden valleys on bikes built for adventure. Our local guide leads the way, INCLUDED pre-ridden routes, GPS navigation, and full support,

Whether you choose the Yamaha Tenere 700, GasGas 700ES, or Suzuki DR650, you’re in for a high-adrenaline experience through Central Otago’s most iconic and untouched regions. Accommodation is in classic Kiwi pubs and rustic lodges, with hearty breakfasts included.

Get ready to ride further, see more, and live the real New Zealand.

Tour Itinerary:

DAY 1:
Queenstown – Skippers Canyon – Arrowtown – Tobins Track – Cardrona – Tarras – Thomsons Gorge – St Bathans / Ranfurly (~230 km)
Ride through the legendary Skippers Canyon, climb scenic Tobins Track, cross the Crown Range, and conquer the classic adventure route of Thomsons Gorge before resting in a historic high-country pub.

DAY 2:
St Bathans / Ranfurly – Moa Creek – Poolburn – Serpentine Church – Lake Onslow – Roxburgh (~200 km)
Traverse rugged 4WD tracks, loop around the mystical Serpentine Church, and ride into the alpine wilderness of Lake Onslow before descending into the quiet town of Roxburgh.

DAY 3:
Roxburgh – Waikaia Bush Road – Obelisk – Old Woman Range – Duffers Saddle – Carricktown – Nevis – Hector Range – Queenstown (~250 km)
Embark on a remote high-country ride, reaching one of New Zealand’s highest points at Obelisk, exploring historic Carricktown and Nevis Valley, and finishing with a dramatic descent from the Hector Range into Queenstown.

✅ Included

• 3 Days / 2 Nights shared accommodation (pubs, lodges)
• Motorcycle rental (Yamaha T7, Suzuki DR 650, or GasGas 700ES) with insurance
• Fuel for entire tour
• Local guide (24/7 support, briefings, GPX tracks)
• Soft panniers and top roll bag luggage
• Daily maintenance & mechanical assistance
• Breakfasts
• Welcome pack, drone photos, and tour T-shirt

❌ Not Included

• Flights / tourist visa
• Travel insurance / medical coverage
• Lunches, dinners, and drinks
• Riding gear (available to rent: $100 NZD per person helmet, gloves, pants and jacket)
• Tickets to optional attractions

🎒 What to Bring

• Motorcycle license (in English or official translation)
• Riding gear (helmet, gloves, boots, jacket, pants) or rent ours
• Warm clothing (layered)
• Swimming trunks (natural water spots!)
• Water bottle / hydration pack
• Sense of adventure