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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. |
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Photo by Christian Pychlay |
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| New Zealand Top Down Adventure |
| Day |
From |
To |
Km |
| 1 |
Arrive Auckland |
0 |
| 2 |
Auckland |
Coromandel
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245 |
| 3 |
Coromandel |
Rotorua |
255 |
| 4 |
Rotorua |
Greytown |
445 |
| 5 |
Greytown |
Nelson |
200 |
| 6 |
Free Day in Nelson |
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| 7 |
Nelson |
Punakaiki |
335 |
| 8 |
Punakaiki |
Fox Glacier |
300 |
| 9 |
Fox Glacier |
Queenstown |
400 |
| 10 |
Free Day in Queenstown |
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| 11 |
Queenstown |
Mount Cook |
260 |
| 12 |
Mount Cook |
Christchurch |
350 |
| 13 |
Depart Christchurch |
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| Total |
2,790 |
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Dates and Prices:
(Arrive at departure city on start date, depart final destination on end date)
| Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Price (in US Dollars) |
Passenger (or rider with own motorcycle) |
Notes |
| Jan 27 2012 |
Feb 8 2012 |
13 Days |
$7,250 |
$5,850 |
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| Nov 17 2012 |
Nov 29 2012 |
13 Days |
$7,250 |
$5,850 |
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| Jan 25 2013 |
Feb 6 2013 |
13 Days |
$7,250 |
$5,850 |
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| Nov 16 2013 |
Nov 28 2013 |
13 Days |
$7,250 |
$5,850 |
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Includes BMW G650GS (single cylinder), Honda VT750, Honda VLX600, Suzuki VSTROM DL650 ($1,500 damage deposit),
Honda VT1100 ($2,000 damage deposit) or Yamaha FZ6S ($2,000 damage deposit)
Additional $185 for Suzuki VSTROM DL1000 or Suzuki Bandit GSF 1250 ($2,000 damage deposit)
Additional $400 for two cylinder BMW F650GS ($1,500 damage deposit)
Additional $500 for BMW R1200R ($2,000 damage deposit)
Additional $550 for Honda VFR 800 VTEC ($2,000 damage deposit)
Additional $650 for Triumph Tiger 1050 ($3,000 damage deposit)
Additional $660 for Honda ST1300 ($3,000 damage deposit)
Additional $1,100 for Ducati ST3 or Multistrada 1000S ($3,000 damage deposit)
Additional $1,175 for BMW R1200GS or R1200RT ($3,000 damage deposit)
Single room supplement - $1150
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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:
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| Model |
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Specifications |
BMW F650GS
(2 Cylinder) |
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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: $1,500 |
BMW G650GS
(or F650GS)
(Single Cylinder) |
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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: $1,500 |
BMW R1200 R
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Seat Height: 800 mm / 770 mm
Seat Height: 31.5 inches / 30.3 inches
Dry Weight: 198 kg / 437 lb
Fuel Capacity: 20.5 Liters / 5.4 Gallons
Displacement: 1170 cc
Damage Deposit: $2,000 |
BMW R1200 GS
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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: $3,000 |
| BMR R1200 RT |
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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: $3,000 |
| Ducati ST3 |
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Damage Deposit: $3,000 |
| Ducati Multistrada 1000S |
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Damage Deposit: $3,000 |
| Honda ST1300 |
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| Honda VFR 800 |
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Damage Deposit: $2,000 |
| Honda VT1100 |
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Damage Deposit: $2,000 |
| Honda VLX600 |
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Damage Deposit: $1,500 |
Suzuki VSTROM 650 |
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Damage Deposit: $1,500 |
| Suzuki VSTROM 1000 |
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Damage Deposit: $2,000 |
| Suzuki Bandit 1250 |
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Damage Deposit: $2,000 |
| Triumph Tiger 1050 |
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| Yamaha FZ6S |
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