From Auckland to Invercargill, from the big smoke to the bluff!
Have you got a Royal Enfield? Do you fancy riding down to Invercargill in February to watch the annual Burt Munro Challenge (or even just part of the way?)
Well you’re in luck as the team that distributes Royal Enfield in Australia and New Zealand are planning a tour from Auckland to Invercargill in February and anybody with a Royal Enfield, new or old, are invited to join them.
The tour is taking place from 30th Jan – 6th Feb 2025 and the team are planning to pick some of the best motorcycling roads and iconic destinations along the 2600km route while also popping in to Royal Enfield dealers as they traverse the country.
Rather than an organised tour, the idea is that Royal Enfield owners will use the itinerary to join in the ride where they like and for as long as they choose while also being self-sufficient, which means booking your own accommodation. Your bike needs to be road legal and capable of long-distance travel, and if you’re heading from the North to the South Island, then you need to book your own ferry.
But what you will get is an incredible opportunity to ride with fellow Enfield owners down to one of New Zealand’s greatest motorcycle festivals while also seeing some incredible parts of the country along the way.
This adventure celebrates the spirit of the open road, camaraderie, and the legendary heritage of Royal Enfield. So if you’re a proud Royal Enfield rider, they’d love for you to join them on your Royal Enfield motorcycle on one (or more) stages of this incredible journey!
Check out the itinerary below, and if you’re keen to participate in the tour, click on the link https://royalenfieldmotorcycles.co.nz/tour-of-nz/#
Royal Enfield Tour of NZ 2025 Itinerary
Day 1: Thursday, 30 January 2025 – Auckland to Tauranga via Hamilton
● Start Location: Experience Motorcycles, Auckland
● Distance: 280kms
● Highlights: Cross the Bombay Hills, cruise along the scenic Highway 22, and stop at
Royale Motorcycles in Te Rapa. Following the road hugging Lake Karaorio, we will stop
at the historic Okororie Hot Springs Hotel before ascending the Kaimai Ranges and
arriving in Tauranga for the night.
Day 2: Friday, 31 January 2025 – Tauranga to Ohakune via National Park
● Start Location: Action Sports Direct, Mount Maunganui
● Distance: 300kms
● Highlights: Kicking off from Mount Maunganui, we will head the coastal route to Rotorua
stopping for refreshments at Okere Falls Cafe. Then down to Whakamaru Dam and
onwards to the volcanic landscapes of the Tongariro National Park, riding along the
Volcano Loop Highway, and making stops at Whakapapa Village and The Last Spike.
Finishing the day in Ohakune.
Day 3: Saturday, 1 February 2025 – Ohakune to Lower Hutt via Palmerston North
● Start Location: Ohakune (location TBC)
● Distance: 340kms
● Highlights: Riding south, we will stop at the Waiouru National Army Museum for an
iconic “Made Like A Gun” photo shoot, and then onwards to All Road Adventures in
Palmerston North via the picturesque Vinegar Hill Road. Then it’s over the Saddle Road
to Pahiatua, winding down via Eketahuna and Masterto and the Rimutaka Hill to finish at
Capital Motorcycles in Lower Hutt.
Day 4: Sunday, 2 February 2025 – Ferry Ride to the South Island, Ride to Nelson
● Start Location: Wellington
● Distance: 210kms (including ferry crossing)
● Highlights: Board the Bluebridge Ferry at or the Interislander at to cross the Cook Strait
to Picton. Re-group in Picton (location TBC) and ride the beautiful Nelson Bays stopping
at “the oldest pub in NZ”, The Moutere Inn, before finishing in Nelson. An optional ride to
Takaka Hill might be on the cards as well.
Day 5: Monday, 3 February 2025 – Nelson to Christchurch
● Start Location: Nelson Motorcycles
● Distance: 420kms
● Highlights: Head south via SH6, stopping in Murchison for a pie, we follow the scenic
Maruia River and through the stunning Lewis Pass, before arriving in Christchurch.
Day 6: Tuesday, 4 February 2025 – Christchurch to Twizel via Timaru
● Start Location: Christchurch (start location TBC)
● Distance: 330kms
● Highlights: Continuing south, we stop by one of our newest Royal Enfield dealers, East
Coast Motorcycles in Timaru, and then ascend into the Mackenzie Country stopping at
Lake Tekapo for an all-important photo, onwards to Twizel for the evening.
Day 7: Wednesday, 5 February 2025 – Twizel to Invercargill via Dunedin
● Start Location: Twizel (start location TBC)
● Distance: 460kms
● Highlights: Ride through the beautiful Mackenzie Basin and over the Lindis Pass to
Wanaka Powersports then onwards to the Cardeona Pub for lunch. Next up we head
over the amazing Crown Range, then down following Lake Dunstan and past Clyde Dam.
Then following SH85 we head to Dunedin via Ranfulry & Middlemarch.
Day 8: Thursday, 6 February 2025 – Dunedin to Invercargill via The Catlins
● Start Location: MCR, Dunedin
● Distance: 260kms
● Highlights: On our last day we will head to the Burt, turning off at Balclutha to ride the
scenic Catlins Southern Route, stopping at Owaka for a coffee and then onwards to Bluff
Lookout, before backtracking to Invercargill for the Burt Munro Challenge.
To join the NZ Tour, click here: https://royalenfieldmotorcycles.co.nz/tour-of-nz/
Terms & Conditions
Registration: Expressing interest does not confirm attendance. Participation is subject to confirmation and meeting the above conditions.
Own Bike: Riders must participate on their own Royal Enfield motorcycle.
Self-Sufficient: Riders are responsible for their fuel, ferry bookings, food, and accommodation.
Bike Readiness: Ensure your bike is serviced, roadworthy, and ready for long-distance travel.
Riding Gear: All participants must have appropriate riding gear, including helmets, jackets, gloves, and boots.
Safety First: Riders must have a valid motorcycle licence, adhere to all road rules and ride responsibly.
No Liability: This is not an escorted tour. Participants join at their own risk. Royal Enfield is not responsible for any incidents or costs incurred during the ride.
