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We have been running guided tours in New Zealand since 1996, and for this season we have decided to make a few changes. We felt our guides were having it too easy, so between us we have come up with FIVE new itineraries to replace the three that we have been running regularly. We’re very excited with these new routes, which we have gently ‘themed’ to emphasise different aspects of New Zealand‘s culture, history and geography. Over the years more inexperienced, often unlicensed, guides have simply copied our routes, so we’ve moved the goalposts for them, and now you as participants will be able to see clearly the difference our experience brings. And we know you will like the prices too!

If you want a relaxing touring holiday where you can just enjoy the riding, the views and the hospitality, then our guided tours are for you. Our guided tour group sizes are typically 10-15 people. For groups of 5 or more motorcycles, custom tours (escorted or self-guided) can also be arranged to suit your own dates and itineraries. Mileages listed on the itineraries are approximate. Many riders (by personal choice) travel longer distances. Travelling will usually take 2-5 hours each day. The tours have been arranged to make the most of your riding time. Let your tour guide and support vehicle driver take care of the details, leaving you free to enjoy the journey. You can ride with the group leader or travel at your own pace, or even divert from the recommended route plan. The day is yours, just join your fellow riders at the end of the day at the hotel. Each rider is given an extensive roadbook with maps of each day's ride, alternative excursions and details of the route's highlights.

New Zealand tour schedule Tour Dates Maori Discovery 29 Nov - 19 Dec 2010 Tour of the Mountain Kings 01 Feb - 20 Feb 2011 Southern Moonlight 07 Feb - 20 Feb 2011 On the Beach 14 Feb - 27 Feb 2011 Explore New Zealand 21 Mar - 09 Apr 2011 Maori Discovery 28 Nov - 18 Dec 2011 Tour of the Mountain Kings 31 Jan - 19 Feb 2012 Southern Moonlight 06 Feb - 19 Feb 2012 On the Beach 13 Feb - 26 Feb 2012 Explore New Zealand 19 Mar - 07 Apr 2012

Our friendly, experienced local guides display a deep affiliation with the country – it is their home and their local knowledge makes your tour with us an unbeatable experience. Tours are well organised, yet maintain a relaxed environment in which to spend your holiday. The guides hold a keen interest in people and enjoy sharing the NZ experience with others who are not as familiar with their country. They know places, routes, stops and people you will never find any other way!

One of the most important parts of your holiday is being able to rely on the value and quality of the accommodation. We have selected from a range of hotels and lodges with excellent facilities and which are known for their welcoming service, and most of which we have used for many years.

And our New Zealand guided tours afford an ideal opportunity for you to include non-riding companions. All of our tours include the use of a large, comfortable support vehicle to accommodate non-riders. If you require a place for the whole tour, please advise us at the time of booking as space is limited.

Why tour New Zealand with H-C Travel?

• All-new guided tour itineraries for 2011
• The most experienced motorcycle tour guides in New Zealand, they bring so much to enhance your experience and enjoyment of New Zealand
• Optional daily routes, with independent travel possible
• Unique farmstay accommodation on some tours
• Room to room luggage transport
• Back up / support van with spare motorcycle
• Choose from over 15 different motorcycle models
• Full fly-ride service
• Great social life

Our guides

John & Alison Rains

John has been organising and guiding tours since 1987, making him not only the most experienced motorcycle guide in New Zealand but one of the most experienced in the world. He has found out that the only prerequisites needed for the job are mechanical skills, marketing skills, people skills, employer skills, a sense of humour, the occasional ‘blind eye’, and the ability to fix punctures in the rain. Widely travelled in Europe and North America on motorcycles. John enjoys meeting people and riding motorcycles – his personal favourite is a Laverda SFC1000, and he has also been seen on a Triumph Speed Triple. Happily married to Alison..

Peter & Kate Colwell

Retired farmers from inland NSW Australia, who now have over 30 tours in New Zealand under their belts. A sensible approach and sense of humour has made them favourites. Peter's journalistic skills have seen his articles published in Australian and US motorcycle magazines. Widely travelled on motorcycles in Europe and North America. Currently Peter and Kate ride a BMW R1200GS.

Al Walker

Born and raised in the deep south of the South Island, Al has been guiding for over 10 years. He is one of those people for whom motorcycles have always had a prominent if not over-riding influence on his plans. Easy going and relaxed as only pipe smokers can be as they light their pipes and consider an appropriate response to a query. With a formidable knowledge of the highways and byways especially of the South Island, Al always seems to know somebody in every small town, much to the incredulous looks tour members give "What you know Al as well?!" Widely travelled in Australia and North America and currently riding a BMW R1200GS.

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