NEW ZEALAND - TRIP TO THE LAND OF HOBBITS
Day One: Arrival to New Zealand. Connection with connecting flights. Flight time approximately 24 hours.
There are several ways to reach New Zealand. The first option is to fly in one go, taking about 20 hours, with connecting flights of several hours (for example, in Dubai and Sydney). The other option is to split the flight into two stages - for example, with an overnight break in Hong Kong or Singapore. This is an additional opportunity to relax and partially visit these cities. The first day is devoted to rest in Christchurch.
Day two: rest after the journey and free time in Christchurch
This day is intended for relaxation after the trip and before the start of your motorcycle vacation. You can spend it however you want - resting in a hotel or visiting the city. We planned an organizational meeting and the delivery of motorcycles for the afternoon.
Day three: From Christchurch to Hanmer Springs. 140 km distance to be covered in 4 hours
You will enjoy a short ride to Hanmer Springs - designed to familiarize you with the motorcycles and get you used to the traffic and the prevailing climate in New Zealand. Hanmer Springs is an alpine resort nestled in a basin of forested mountains and atmospheric local cottages, where you'll feel the vacation vibe. There are hot thermal springs where you will relax.
Day four: Hanmer Springs - Punakaiki. The distance of 260 km to be covered in 5-6 hours.
Today before you is Lewis Pass, a fabulous pass and an amazing motorcycle route. You'll ride the iconic Maori rainforest trail and stop for lunch in Reefton, an old mining town, before heading to Punakaiki on New Zealand's wild west coast. Our route is located adjacent to the coast - offering perfect motorcycle turns and great views. Virtually all along the ride you will be accompanied by rock formations (Pancake Roks)
Day five: Punakaiki - Franc Josef. 230 km to be covered in 5-6 hours.
On this day we have planned the West Coast Road and a visit to John Britten - the famous motorcycle designer. You will travel along a winding route, through the wild and rocky West Coast, leading to beautiful local forests and lakes. The West Coast Road is in close proximity to the Tasman Sea and snow-capped Alpine peaks. Nowhere in the world at this latitude have glaciers come so close to the coast.
Day six: Franz Josef - Queenstown. 355 km distance to be covered in about 6-7 hours.
On this day you will follow the winding route of the Tasmanian coast. It will be wild and beautiful. You will stop at Bruce Bay to sign the stone - a Kiwi tradition! You will also face a surprising change of scenery, after you bounce inland to cross the well-known and biker-recommended Haast Pass. There you will find stunning views, dammed rivers and monumental waterfalls. The scenery will change again when you enter Otago and Mount Aspring National Park. Here you will see huge lakes, with snow-capped peaks in the background. You will cross one of the most beautiful passes in New Zealand and reach Queenstown - the adrenaline capital of the world!
Day seven and eight: Queenstown. Recreation days
These days are dedicated to getting to know this fantastic place. There are so many things to do in Queenstown that it's impossible to list them all. You can go paragliding, bungee jumping, jet skiing or rafting - from your choice to color. A drive to the old town of Arrowtown or the fairy road to Glenorchy, located near Lake Wakatipu, is highly recommended. In the evening, dinner at the Skyline restaurant, located on the peak from which you can admire Queenstown and the sunset over the mountains. On the eighth day, a picturesque motorcycle route is also possible.
Day nine: Queenstown - Te Anau. 200 km distance to be covered in about 4-6 hours.
You will head to the village of Te Anau, located in Fiorland. This is a huge area of distant and inaccessible nature. One of the few places on earth where civilization has not yet reached! Waterfalls drop hundreds of meters into pristine forested valleys. The mirror-like surfaces of the fjords reflect the surrounding majestic high mountains. Dolphins, seals and, of course, penguins live here. Here the word "silence" takes on a different meaning. A boat trip to the famous Te Anau caves can also be an added attraction.
Day ten: Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau. The distance of 220 hours to be covered in 4-5 hours.
On this day you will enjoy a fantastic motorcycle ride along the shores of Lake Te Anau. You will go through the famous Homer Tunnel - hand-carved in the rock, in the 1930s. You will cross to the other side of the tunnel and enjoy a beautiful route, created as if for motorcycle fun, surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. The entire route today will be accompanied by the very intelligent and cheeky Kea Alpine parrots. On this day we have also planned a cruise on Milford Sound lasting around 2 hours.
Day eleven. Te Anau - Dunedin. 320 km distance to be covered in 6-7 hours.
Today's route is a winding drive that takes you through the center of Otago to the Scottish town of Dunedin. The fishing capital of New Zealand - Gore - will also appear on your way. The main attraction of today will be the beautiful and rich aviation museum. The Otago Peninsula is famous for its Victorian architecture, and this makes it a particularly important place for tourists. That's why this day you will stay at Larnach Lodge - a castle that is one of New Zealand's landmarks.
Day twelve. Dunedin - a day free for motorcycle riding or a local tour of the area.
The entire trip to New Zealand was designed so that, in addition to the motorcycle experience, participants would have the opportunity to explore this beautiful island, also as a tourist. It is on the Otago Peninsula, near the town of Dunedin, that you will have a unique opportunity to see rare royal albatrosses and yellow penguins. For those who still won't have enough motorcycle kilometers, we have prepared a winding route with beautiful views of the coast, and for those who want to explore the area as a tourist, we have two suggestions. A train ride to the Taieri Gorge or a boat trip around the peninsula to a wildlife reserve.
Day thirteen. Dunedin - Tekapo. 387 km distance to be covered in 6-7 hours.
This day you will leave Dunedin, taking a beautiful motorcycle route through the Mangatua Mountains. This area is typical of the dry landscape of Maniototo. All the time you will be accompanied by rolling hills. You will stop in Cromwell to taste the regional delicacy that is the fruit bowl of New Zealand. Then along the beautiful and winding Lindis Pass surrounded by alpine landscape, where you will be accompanied by the Lindis Valley on one side and the Ahuriri River on the other, you will arrive at Lake Tekapo.
Day fourteen. Tekapo - Christchurch. 320 km distance to be covered in 6-7 hours.
The area around Lake Tekapo offers breathtaking views of Monte Cook - the highest peak in New Zealand. It is from this place that most photos depicting New Zealand come from. On our route to the finish in Christchurch, you'll cross the very winding Burkes Pass, which is loved by local motorcyclists. You will also see Mont Hutt and ride over the Canterbury Plains.
Day fifteen. Departure to Poland. Flight with connecting flights. Travel time should not exceed 24 hours.
After breakfast and return of the motorcycles, you will have a transfer to the airport. It is ordered 3 hours before the scheduled flight. Flight time to Poland should not exceed 24 hours. (Depending on the available and selected flight options). Standard connecting flights on this route are Sydney, Hong Kong, Dubai.
