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PRODUCT BROCHURE

South Pacic Motorcycle Tours Ltd

43 Roscrea Place, RD2 Kaiapoi 7692 Christchurch New Zealand

P 0064 3 312 0066 / F 0064 3 3120015 / E [email protected]

W motorbiketours.co.nz

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South Pacic Motorcycle Tours


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Introduction

Fully Guided Tours

Private Group Tours

Self-Guided Tours

Motorcycle Rental

Accessories Hire

General Terms & Conditions


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INTRODUCTION

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Based in Christchurch, with Depots in major destinations throughoutNew Zealand and Australia, South Pacic Motorcycle Tours specialise

in superior on-road motorcycling experiences. Were passionate about

our motorcycles, about New Zealand, and providing our customers with

motorcycle rentals, tours, and a completely unforgettable experience

from beginning to end. Weve been established since 2003, and wereNZ Qualmark endorsed, so reliability and a truly superior service is

guaranteed.

Our Products

Fully Guided tours, set dates

Independent, self-guided tours

Private Fully Guided Motorcycle Tours, any dateAdventure Tours 40% dirt road riding

Motorcycle Rental eg BMW, Triumph, Honda, Harley-Davidson

Tour Itinerary Design

Our MissionTo provide the discerning motorcyclist with superior service and a unique journey of a life-time on a top

quality motorcycle

Our PricesAre competitive and fair. Please contact us, or visit www.motorbiketours.co.nz

Days of Operation: Operational all year round, New Zealand and Australian Summer is January March

with superb motorcycling any time between September and May

Why choose us?

100% privately owned New Zealand business

Ideally situated near the gateway to the Beautiful South

Unrivalled, unique personal service

New and Late-model motorcycles

Large range of quality motorcycle clothing/apparel for hireExperienced tour guides

City or airport transfers

Open All Hours

Receive the South Pacic Hand Book, packed with useful information

Our MotorcyclesChoose from a large selection of new and late-model, well-maintained motorcycles including BMW, Honda,

Triumph and Harley-Davidson


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Our fully guided New Zealand motorcycle tours cater formost - from the senior advanced rider, to the novice or

born-again biker with a little experience. You just needa motorcycle licence thats valid in your own countryfor the motorbike youd like to ride. South Pacic FullyGuided Motorcycle Tours New Zealand are a great wayto have fun, meet new friends, and enjoy great riding,knowing that youre safe and well cared for in a countrythat you may not be familiar with.

FULLY GUIDED MOTORCYCLE TOURS

Why are we different?On our tours youre not a tourist, youre our friend one of us. Imagine your local club ride with great

mates, fun and laughter, only far, far better than you could ever imagine, all day, every day. Understand New

Zealands culture and heritage by experiencing with us all the things that make New Zealand unique andwhat makes the Kiwi people tick rather than just being shown. Experience all the real Kiwiana icons thatdene what it is to be a Kiwi, from the sheep-shearing gum-booted farmer to the Kiwi ingenuity of John

Britten and Burt Munro (Worlds Fastest Indian). Be one of us be a Kiwi. Join us on the most wonderful,

breathtaking motorcycle tour of a lifetime guaranteed. Thats the only disadvantage after this nothing

will compare.

When you ArriveDay One is lled with activities that simply make our New Zealand motorcycle tours unique. Well

personally chauffeur you from your chosen accommodation to our base. Familiarise yourself with your

motorcycle, go for a quick spin down the country lane, meet your guides over a coffee. Prepare for the

ride at your own pace in top-class, comfortable surroundings. We have full Reception facilities with brieng

room, changing and shower rooms, Guest Lounge with free Broadband, wireless internet connection, anda separate ofce for signing your Rental Agreement. After a safety brieng and a few formalities the tour

group departs for a very special ride and, on most tours, a fantastic South Pacic Kiwi-Welcome Evening

Dinner.

On TourOur NZ motorcycle tour groups are supported by company Kiwi tour guides - a motorcyclist leader anda chase vehicle driver. These guys are all professionals, First Aid trained and Passenger Endorsed, but also

have great personalities and a great sense of humour. Ride at your own pace or follow the tour guide

motorcyclist, the choice is yours - clear route and meeting point instructions are given at the SkippersBrief each morning. Our comfortable air-conditioned support vehicle carries luggage, tools, rst-aid

equipment etc.

After breakfast and brieng the group sets off each day for the most amazing rides, stopping frequently

for leg-breaks, morning coffee, a leisurely lunch, afternoon tea (Smoko) and places where you just have to

take hundreds of photos. We ride until mid afternoon so theres plenty of time and light left each day for

enjoying the very best each region has to offer. We are the experts - every minute of your New Zealandmotorcycle tour is designed for your utmost pleasure, and we guarantee you the best time of your life.


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Accommodation & CuisineAll tour guests stay in superior, top-quality lodgings all carefully selected and vetted. On our Supreme Fully

Guided Tours you will stay in stay in top 4 Star Plus hotels, rooms or suites have queen or king-size beds,en-suite facilities, toiletries, towels, Sky TV, and Broadband internet connection. Many hotels are uniquely

designed for New Zealand with pool, spa, and awesome views. Full cooked breakfast each morning. Our

Supreme tours popular with single riders and couples wishing to spend a little more time enjoying New

Zealands ne cuisine, activities and attractions.

Multiple two-night stays at the major hot-spots mean you have plenty of time to see and do all the best

attractions and activities. Riders brieng over a leisurely breakfast, plenty of pit-stops along the way to

stretch your legs, take awesome photos and for tea and coffee breaks. Your guides know the best places

to eat for lunch and dinner each day. Great cafes with the tastiest food in the world at amazingly affordable

prices - many with art galleries and souvenir shops nearby. Well take you to the best restaurants whereyou can sample the freshest local cuisine, locally brewed beers and award-winning wines.

Rest or Ride DaysOur Rest or Ride Days are a unique part of your NZ motorcycle tour, and take place at all the best Hot

Spots where guests stay for two nights or more, providing full days to explore at their leisure. Want tocarry on riding? No worries! Your guides will tell you the best day ride-outs (and probably want to go with

you). Want to do something really different? No problem, well help arrange that special Lord of The Rings

Safari, a game of golf on an award-winning scenic course, a boat-cruise to an isolated sheep-station, or a

wine-tasting tour to savour our famous Sauvignon Blancs. The guides have a wealth of information and good

expert advice on what to do, where to go, where to eat etc. Rest or Ride Days are always welcomed by ourclients and unique to NZ South Pacic Motorcycle Tours.

Fun & LaughterWe have great fun and lots of laughter both during the tour and in the evenings to make your NZ

motorbike holiday a really memorable one. Well tell you more when we speak with you directly. Talking

bikes, playing games, enjoying the hot-spots, and showing you the special things that other tourists dontget to see, and of course enjoying a great meal together. All these things and more make our New Zealand

Motorcycle Tours unique.

Adventure ToursWe offer Adventure Tours which entail 40% of gravel, shingle or dirt track, enabling the tour to venture into

areas of unsurpassed natural scenic beauty, completely unspoilt by man. This is adventure motorcycling

at its very best - the adrenalin will keep pumping throughout the day as you ride through rivers and over

private farmland on a well-maintained and new or nearly new dual-sport motorcycle.


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We are private motorcycle tour specialists; well make

it happen for you. We design superb itineraries for

individuals, couples or groups looking for a bespoke,private guided tour. Were exible to suit your own dates,

budget, length of tour, and support required (multi-lingualtour guides available). Depart from either Christchurch

South Island, or Auckland North Island, New Zealand.

We also cater especially well for those in the group who

may not wish to ride at all.

PRIVATE MOTORCYCLE TOURS

We offer you the choice to participate in a variety of activities when youre not riding, and almost anysporting or leisure activity is available. Wine-tasting, golf, shing, hiking, whatever your passion, well design

a custom motorcycle tour especially for you or your group. Well make time for you to enjoy all the

special activities that make New Zealand unique - bungy jumping, jet-boating, cruising on the sounds, whalewatching, ying over the Glaciers, to name but a few.

Tours include:-

Motorcycle of your choice with side luggage and top box options

Motorcycle clothing and accessories hire

The South Pacic Hand Book

Superior motel, B&B, Hotel, or Luxury accommodation

Superior B&B accommodation close to South Pacics Christchurch base

Self-catering to ne dining meal arrangements

Two or more professional tour guides & concierge service

Support chase vehicles

Familiarisation Rides

Pre and post tour excursions available

South Pacic Special Kiwi Welcome

Welcome to New Zealand Maori Experience

Airport/city transfers

Motorcycle insurance Full AA breakdown cover

Daily breakfast briengs & tour itinerary maps

Activities and Attraction booking service

Itineraries and packing list sent in advance

Ride New Zealand Live the Dream tee shirt & cap

Mementos/cd photo-shoot presentation folder

GST (NZ goods & services tax)

Use of all South Pacic Motorcycle base facilities

Full concierge support if required


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For riders who like to do their own thing theres nothingmore exciting than hiring a new top-model motorcycle

and setting off into the unknown on an independent,self-guided motorcycle tour of New Zealand - with

South Pacic Motorcycle Tours! New Zealand is a small,

diverse, under-developed country with unpredictableroute. During summer months the best accommodation,

activities and attractions ll up fast. Furthermore,

the time you have available may be wasted if youre

SELF-GUIDED TOURS

not sure where youre going. And if youd prefer the experts to design the best route, pre-book all the

best accommodation, and tell you about all the best things to do based around your interests, the best

alternative to motorcycle rental is to self-guide with a South Pacic Independent Tour.

Its personal!South Pacic Motorcycle Tours specialise in designing personalised North and South Island New Zealand

motorcycle tour itineraries for independent riders. You travel on your own without a guide, but armed with

a special personal route plan and pre-arranged accommodations and activities. South Pacic Motorcycle

Tours Self-guided tours allow you to ride for as long as you like, when you like, freely and safely. Were

always just a phone call away for support, twenty-four hours a day. Well keep in touch with you throughoutyour tour to make sure its all going great.

Be Kiwi!On our tours youre not a tourist, youre one of us. Understand New Zealands culture and heritage by

experiencing all the things that make New Zealand unique and what makes the Kiwi people tick rather thanjust being shown. Experience all the real Kiwiana icons that dene what it is to be a Kiwi, from the sheep-shearing gum-booted farmer to the Kiwi ingenuity of John Britten and Burt Munro (Worlds Fastest Indian).

Be one of us be a Kiwi. Take the most wonderful, breathtaking motorcycle tour of a lifetime guaranteed.

Thats the only disadvantage after this nothing will compare.

Our independent tours are exible. Stay in Motel, Standard or Superior Bed & Breakfast, Hotel or Luxuryaccommodation, all biker-friendly to cater for your needs. We personalise your self-guided motorcycle

vacation to cater for all your special interests, your hobbies, and your pace of travel. How about bungy

jumping, jet boating, cruising on the sounds, whale, dolphin, albatross & penguin watching, ying over the

Glaciers, to name but a few, or how about a few rounds of golf, or some wine-tasting whilst you enjoy this

beautiful country by motorcycle.

We provide you with the famous South Pacic Tour Pack full of useful brochures, vouchers, activity leaets

and maps, and your unique tour itinerary. Easy to read on tour, easy-to-stow away and easy to understand.

We clearly show you your route with distances, the best places to eat, best activities and attractions, good

tips and advice, and our icing on the cake secrets that make our self-guided, independent tours unique. We

know where to go, when to stop, and when to by-pass. Quite simply, with our years of tour itineraryexpertise we can guarantee you the best independent motorcycle tour youve ever had


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One-way HireFor a one-way of fourteen days or more theres no charge

for under 14 days please check our website www.motorbiketours.co.nzRental Price Includes:-

Transfers to/from Christchurch City/airport

Motorcycle hire with full side luggage The South Pacic Hand Book

24/7 booking and support service

Full insurance

AA breakdown and recovery service

Unlimited kilometres on 7 day + hires

Optional familiarisation ride with kiwi rider

Travel maps

Travel and riding tips

Safe luggage storage facility

All government sales taxes (GST)

Assistance with accommodation reservations

Optional Extras:-

Accommodation

Rental Accessories (clothing, helmets, GPS, Intercoms, cell phones etc)

Car hire and other vehicle hire service

Merchandise and clothing for sale from our on-site store.


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ACCESSORIES HIRE

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Whilst we usually advise people to bring their own motorcycle gear for comfort and safety, it may be hard

to travel with all that heavy gear.

To help with your New Zealand motorcycle touring plans we can supply you with motorcycle gear and

accessories. Whether its full motorcycle gear, just a helmet or our latest wireless bike to bike / rider topassenger intercom systems, we can deliver.

Accessories available for hire for just a few dollars a day include:-

Gloves, rain suit, kidney belt, neck warmer, boots, helmet, protective jacket, protective pants, top box, side

luggage, Garmin Zumo GPS, Wireless intercoms, mobile phones

Other products available for sale include Tee-shirts, caps, pens, torches, lanyards, hand-warmers etc.

WIRELESS INTERCOMMS

Introducing the best motorcycle intercom system we have ever known, excellent quality, bike-to-bike or

rider to passenger, connects to GPS, cell phones and anything else that uses Bluetooth technology. No

wires, No hassle, just perfect!

Try before you buy - Hire this system on your New Zealand motorcycle tour and if youre happy you canpurchase the system on your return.

Buy now - Order your very own Scala Rider today and collect the system charged up and ready to go when

you arrive. This way you can use it on your motorcycle tour before taking it home and it was yours to usenew from the box.


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GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

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Deposit & PaymentA 20% deposit is required upon booking.The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to departure

date. Payment can be made by Visa, MasterCard, Amex, or by direct bank transfer.

Motorcycle InsuranceWe insure all of our motorcycles to cover vehicle damage, loss and theft. Before the rider takes the

motorcycle he will be requested to complete and sign an Agreement to Hire Rental Vehicle form.This form authorises SPMT to use the credit card number supplied in the event of any incident involving

damage to the motorcycle or other items hired.

A. $3,500 Insurance ExcessApplies to all motorcycles hired. When an incident involving the motorcycle or items hired nature hasoccurred the rider agrees to immediately pay an appropriate amount deemed by SPMT up to a maximum

amount of NZ$3,500. Where the rider is not at fault SPMT will refund the amount in full.

B. Collision Damage Reduction Insurance(CDR)- NZ$40 per day.This daily payment reduces the insurance excess amount to NZ$500. Not available on1-6 day hires, and offered at SPMTs discretion.

C. Minor Damage Insurance (MDI)- NZ$10 per day This daily payment waivers costs arising from damaged or attened batteries, lost or

broken keys, at tyres and Kea parrot damage (Kea parrots live in remote alpine regions but have beenknown to damage motorcycles if left unattended).

Offered at SPMTs discretion.

Cancellation, Changes & RefundThere may be circumstances beyond your control when you need a refund, and you may cancel with us at

any time. The cancellation policy will apply to any changes made to a conrmed booking less than 30 days.Changes include but are not limited to, change in motorcycle model, pick-up / return cities, dates, and

one-ways. The cancellation date is the date you tell us in writing and fees are as follows:

Written cancellation notice received:-

Greater than 60 days no charge 60 days or less 20% of total booking amount

30 days or less 100% of total booking amount

Once the hire / tour has actually commenced SPMT is unable to offer any refund or part refund, and there

is no refund on any part of the tour, which you may not have used. SPMT reserves the right to cancel a tourat any time, in this case any monies paid to date will be refunded in full.

Medical InsuranceNew Zealands ACC, Accident Compensation Corporation, covers your medical expenses for any vehicle

accident you may suffer whilst you are visiting. Should you suffer an accident and require private care youshould arrange the appropriate insurance. South Pacic Motorcycle Tours will refund part payments

only if a tour is cancelled, dependent upon timescales (see Refunds). Should you wish to be insured for this

eventuality, your own private cancellation insurance is recommended.Travel Insurance South Pacic

Motorcycle Tours Ltd is unable to give a refund once a tour or hire has started, under anycircumstances (see refunds). Should you wish to be insured for this eventuality, travel insurance

is recommended.

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