Are Kiwi drivers the most courteous and considerate in the world to motorcyclists? We are five days into our 14-day... Read More
The best word of advice I’ve received about riding in New Zealand is that if it’s wet on one coast,... Read More
If you’ve got nearly an hour to spare and want to watch some great adventure riding in the scenic New Zealand South Island, settle in for the second annual KTM NZ Adventure Rallye film. The 112 riders who took part in the rally included some Aussies and Americans who rode... Read More
Nothing beats local knowledge when you’re riding overseas and today we have an old friend in Christchurch who reveals the... Read More
Even when we are just expecting a transport stage in our two-week Hobbit Odyssey, New Zealand surprises us. Day 13... Read More
When the co-founder of New Zealand’s oldest motorcycle tour company recommends a road as one of his favourites you know you are in for a crescendo to finish your Kiwi tour. Day 14 of our Hobbit Odyssey motorcycle tour of the North and South islands on a Harley-Davidson Road King... Read More
Hobbit Odyssey Day 3: Ferry ride We are sitting on the Interislander Ferry heading to the South Island of New... Read More
Riding in New Zealand is all about the twisties and today we have had a big slice of twisty heaven!... Read More
From a sad and glum Greymouth to streams lined with bright wildflowers, from squally seaside rain to sparkling sunny lakesides, from straight and boring roads to the highest road in New Zealand that challenges the Stelvio Pass for excitement … This is day five of our 14-day Hobbit Odyssey motorcycle... Read More
“How long will it take to get to Milford Sound,” Mrs MBW asks Phil, the service station attendant in Te... Read More
Despite only travelling 255km today, we hopped from cold and windy misty mountains in the Lord of the Rings Fiorland... Read More
The inaugural Iron Run rally in Queenstown next month is expected to be a rocking success. Rally spokesman Chris Elles says the March 20-21 event is sitting at well over 1600 confirmed registrations. “So it’s already looking to be the biggest ever Harley-Davidson event in New Zealand with a brand... Read More
If it’s experience you want when you travel to New Zealand, you should probably consider Te Waipounamu Motorcycle Tours. Te... Read More
Today we head to New Zealand for two short weeks to explore mainly the South Island by motorcycle. We’ve ridden... Read More
As we cruise back into Auckland at the end of our two-week Hobbit Odyssey to return the trusty Harley Road King, we think back on the best and worst of summer riding in New Zealand. The Good: 1 Scenery. There really are no boring parts; at least we didn’t see... Read More
There is nirvana around every corner in New Zealand. That’s my verdict after riding the long way on Harley-Davidson motorcycles from Dunedin to... Read More
Some of the most beautiful scenery and roads in the world are in New Zealand and the best news is... Read More
New Zealand offers some of the world’s best motorbike roads and a large number of postcard-worthy routes, begging you to explore on your motorbike. While many people opt to explore these locations by car, we all know there is no better way to do it than on a motorbike. What... Read More
A new computer wheelie game encouraging riders to perform long wheelies comes as a Kiwi rider has caused outrage after... Read More
The second Harley-Davidson dealership in Auckland, New Zealand, is opening with a party and a Harley jacket and watch to... Read More
I have returned to Australia after a two-week motorcycle tour through New Zealand with new opinions of Kiwis and their gorgeous country. What a friendly bunch they are. They are the most welcoming nationality I have encountered … Apart from the cranky lady at the Auckland transport information desk who told... Read More