This was our dream vacation of a lifetime! We opted for the 14 day self-guided tour and it couldn’t have been better! The Bed and Breakfasts that were arranged for us were exquisite! Our scheduled tours were fantastic! The itinerary and information packet were wonderful! The bikes are in excellent shape and ride beautifully! New Zealand is a perfect vacation... More

If you're considering a guided NZ motorcycle tour par excellence, then look no further than this provider and these operators. First class service, top rank organization, intimate, personalized attention and endless ribbons of fun. You've all heard the maxim "you get what you pay for"? - With South Pacific Motorcycle Tours you get MORE than what you pay for and... More

Simply put, an incredbly journey through a remarkable land, masterfully lead by Mike and Carole Lester of SPMT. We rode a late model Harley Road King through some of the most beautiful and remarkable landscape we had ever encountered. The bike was in top condition, the route and accomodations maticulously planned, and our guides helped create a family environment amongst... More

We agreed to this trip with our friends without doing any research. Mike, Carole and Simon were amazing. We did a 11 day guided trip with Mike expertly leading the way and Carole driving the support vehicle. It was so nice to have her there bringing our luggage along. We all became good friends, ate great food and stayed in... More

How would you describe the perfect motorcycle ride? Galloping though switchbacks alongside a glacial lake with an endless backdrop of majestic mountains? Climbing the alps looking down on long lazy white clouds ticking the mountain side? Hugging the sea with the ocean licking your boots? Ambling through pristine pastures? All of this and more is waiting for you on the... More

Since our holiday in New Zealand we took part in 2 further "premium" motorcycle-tours: Rajasthan, India and Peru and Chile in South America. Both profiders did not come close to the overall service of South Pacific Motorcycle Tours. The bikes came well maintained with few kilometers and were clean every morning, the guides were knowledgable in reference to the streets,... More

First question: Are they legitimate? Answer, "Yes." (Will be happy to amplify if contacted tjmci@aol.com, am NYC atty.) Second question: Is the equipment in excellent condition? Answer, "Yes." Late model (2010) BMW GS 1200. 30,000 Km. Perfect shape, mint condition. Brand new front tire/tyre. Saw other bikes at shop and observed mechanics at work. Top notch. Third question: Are they... More

If you are looking for an experienced and professional organization from which to rent a motorcycle for a tour of New Zealand, especially the south island, look no further than South Pacific Motorcycle Tours. A riding friend and I have just returned to California after a two-week visit to New Zealand, one week of which was spent on two well-maintained... More

As the owner description says- the #1 tour company in NZ, and I say possibly the world! Big call yes, but from the moment we started planning our self guided 7 day South island adventure, we had nothing but extremely heful and professional service. Carol was onto every detail, from allocating us bikes by their names. Ours was Isabella BTW-... More