Christchurch to Christchurch
11 Nights | 3114 km | South Island
This 10 Day South Island Motorcycle Tour starts in the garden city of Christchurch with a day trip to the French settlement of Akaroa along brilliant local mountain roads. Then taking the east coast of the South Island along the marvellous roads through Kaikoura ranges, through the tight windy roads of Queen Charlotte Sound, the sweeping hills of the Nelson ranges, the roller coaster roads of the West Coast, and magnificent Milford and Catlins’ scenic routes.
All in all, this10-day trip gives you a good taste of some of the South Island most exhilarating roads.
Tour Highlights
- Akaroa
- Devils Staircase
- Golden Bay
- Queen Charlotte Drive
- Buller Gorge
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Lake Tekapo
- Milford Road & Milford Sound
- West & East Coast
Tour Details
Day 1 : Christchurch to Akaroa
1h 58min
After leaving Christchurch on your 10 Day South Island Tour you follow SH 74 via Lyttleton Harbour to reach the small peninsula of Akaroa.
Day 2 : Akaroa to Kaikoura
3h 54min
via SH 75 & 1
Day 3 : Kaikoura to Nelson
3h 31min
via Queen Charlotte Drive, SH 1 & 6
Day 4 : Nelson to Hokitika
4h 17min
via Greymouth, SH 6, 69 & 7
Day 5 : Hokitika to Haast
3h 32min
via Franz Josef Glacier, SH 6
Day 6 : Haast to Te Anau
4h 45min
via Wanaka & Queenstown
Day 7 : Te Anau to Balclutha
4h 8min
via Catlins Forest, SH 94
Day 8 : Balclutha to Tekapo
4h 25min
via Alexandra, SH 8
Day 9 : Tekapo to Christchurch
2h 45min
On your final day you leave Tekapo and the magnificence of the Southern Alps to follow SH 79 & 72 via Mount Somers to finish your 10 Day South Island Tour in Christchurch.
Planning to extend your stay on the South Island? Take a look at our 14-day tours. 🏍️✨
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