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New Zealand - Top Down Adventure

Our 13-day Top Down Tour offers the opportunity to experience some of the most popular New Zealand attractions available on both islands. The Adventure begins on the North Island in Auckland and ends in Christchurch on the south island, with a wealth of unforgettable experiences in between. You’ll ride the stunning roads of the Coromandel Peninsula, visit the North Island’s wine country, cross the Cook Strait to the South Island and visit the Fox and Franz Joseph Glaciers, and stop for a night at Mt. Cook before heading for Christchurch.

In addition to great riding and stunning landscapes, the quality of the meals and lodging are in keeping with the high standards that have become an integral part of all Ayres Adventures. Accommodations range from comfortable, middle class hotels to luxury accommodations and “boutique” establishments that are off the usual tourist path.

 
Photo by Christian Pychlay
 
 

Dates and Prices:
(Arrive at departure city on start date, depart final destination on end date)

Start Date End Date Duration Price (USD) Co-Rider Note
Nov 18 2008 Nov 30 2008 13 Days $6850 $4900
Jan 24 2009 Feb 5 2009 13 Days $6975 $5,175
Nov 17 2009 Nov 29 2009 13 Days $6975 $5,175

Includes any motorcycle smaller than 900cc.

Additional charge of $1275 for motorcycles with a displacement greater than 900cc.
Additional charge of $1975 for Honda Gold Wing, K1200LT or Harley Davidson

Damage deposit requirement: $2,500
Damage deposit requirement for Gold Wing or Harley Davidson: $3,800

For complete list of available motorcycles, see “Our Bikes” at New Zealand Motorcycle      
Rentals - http://www.nzbike.com

Single room supplement - $975

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 Meals:
     Price includes all breakfasts and 10 dinners.

Ride Profile:
    - 100% Pavement
    - Total Miles - approximately 1,650 ( 2,655 km)

 Attractions included in Tour Price:
     Maori Cultural Experiencee in Rotorua

Motorcycles Available:

Model   Specifications

BMW F650GS GS

(2 Cylinder)

Seat Height: 820 mm / 790 mm

Seat Height: 32.3 inches / 31.1 inches

Dry Weight: 171 kg / 377 lb

Fuel Capacity: 16 Liters / 4.2 Gallons

Displacement: 798 cc

Damage Deposit: $2,000

BMW F650GS GS

(Single Cylinder)

Seat Height: 780 mm

Seat Height: 30.7 inches

Dry Weight: 176 kg / 388 lb

Fuel Capacity: 17.3 Liters / 4.6 Gallons

Displacement: 652 cc

Damage Deposit: $2,000

BMW F650 GS Dakar BMW F650 GS Dakar

Seat Height: 870 mm

Seat Height: 34.3 inches

Dry Weight: 176 kg / 388 lb

Fuel Capacity: 17.3 Liters / 4.6 Gallons

Displacement: 652 cc

Damage Deposit: $2,000

BMW R1200 GS

 

Seat Height: 870 mm / 850 mm

Seat Height: 34.25 inches / 33.46 inches

Dry Weight: 199 kg / 439 lb

Fuel Capacity: 20 Liters / 5.3 Gallons

Displacement: 1170 cc

Damage Deposit: $2,500

BMR R1200 RT

Seat Height: 840 mm / 820 mm

Seat Height: 33.07 inches / 32.28 inches

Dry Weight: 229 kg / 505 lb

Fuel Capacity: 33 Liters / 7.1 Gallons

Displacement: 1170 cc

Damage Deposit: $2,500

Harley Heritage Softail Classic
Damage Deposit: $3,700
Harley Road King Classic
Damage Deposit: $3,700
Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing
Damage Deposit: $3,700
Honda VFR 800FI
Damage Deposit: $2,500
Honda Shadow VT1100
Damage Deposit: $2,000
Honda VT 750
Damage Deposit: $2,000
Honda Transalp XL 650
Damage Deposit: $2,000
Honda Hornet CB 600
Damage Deposit: $2,000
Honda CB 400
Damage Deposit: $1,200
Honda VTR 250
Damage Deposit: $1,200
Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit
Damage Deposit: $2,000
Suzuki SV 650
Damage Deposit: $2,000
Yamaha XJ900 Diversion
Damage Deposit: $2,000
Yamaha XT600
Damage Deposit: $1,200
 
 
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