My boyfriend really wants to take a motorcycle trip to New Zealand either at the end of this year or the beginning of next year. My question is, when is the best time (weather wise) to do a trip like this? We definately want to tour the South Island and possible some highlights on the North. We will be also stopping in Fiji on the return. Any advice or suggestions would be very helpful. Also, any suggestions for motorcycle rental companies. We plan to tour independantly, not in a group.

Thanks

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friend who rents bikes all over suggests you look at this site for info, although I am sure there are others:

http://www.motorcycle-hire.co.nz/hire.html

I just realized that I can't spell very well. I meant to say motorcycle (not morotcycle)

My folks are bikies and I bought this book for them when I was last in new zealand - it might be worth you getting a copy. (it's on amazon as well if you're OS)

Great Escapes: Motorcycle Touring in New Zealand - $34.95 AU

Peter Mitchell
The pleasures of motorcycling and the appeal of the open road are brought to life in this guide. Here is a comprehensive network of more than 40 favoured "escape" runs; each is accompanied by a map, route description, and an overview of attractions and highlights.
ISBN 1877135453
Format PaperBack
Category Travel Guides - World Wide
Publisher Longacre Press
Publication Date 28-Oct-2000
Pages 156

http://www.dymocks.com.au/ContentDyn...SBN=1877135453

Thanks for the suggestion about the book. I ordered it today.