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New Zealand - 62 Motorcycle Roads

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12 : Kalikohe - Ruawai
North Island , New Zealand
August 10, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

An uncrowded and beautiful far north of this fantastic country. Nice corners too. Enjoy!


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4 : Taumarunui - Wanganui
North Island , New Zealand
August 9, 2010 - 5 stars route rating5.0

Heading south the road is superb, offering loads of great corners and fantastic scenery. New Zealand is really a gem for bikers!


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6 : Arrowtown - Cromwell
South Island , New Zealand
August 9, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Twisting up and around the hills, this road offers some nice corners


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6 : Greymouth - Wanaka
South Island , New Zealand
August 10, 2010 - 5 stars route rating5.0

This ripping tarmac goes round the glacier and along the coast and can keep you amused (literally) all day. Wonderful!


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6 : Nelson - Blenheim
South Island , New Zealand
December 19, 2010 - 5 stars route rating5.0

A very good mixture of bends and straights, with lots of amazing scenery thrown in for good measure.


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6 : Nelson - Renwick
South Island , New Zealand
August 10, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Nice coastline and great roads


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60 / The Coastal Highway : Collingwood - Mapua
South Island , New Zealand
August 9, 2010 - 5 stars route rating5.0

Twisty road of tight turns in places, can be crowded in places but still very good


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63 : Renwick - Kawatin
South Island , New Zealand
August 9, 2010 - 3 stars route rating3.0

A nice combination of straights and twists towards Kawatin


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65 : Ariki - Spings Junction
South Island , New Zealand
December 5, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

This road twists and turns through pleasant forest.


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7 : Hanmer Springs - Waipara
South Island , New Zealand
August 10, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Twisty and nice


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  • Anzac
  • KTM 950 ADV
  • Score: 45

73 / Arthur's Pass / West Coast Road / Otira Hwy : Kumara Junction -
South Island , New Zealand
December 6, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.5

Steep climbs, ups and downs, dramatic changes in scenery and some great curves make this an excellent biking road.


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75 : Motukarara - Akaroa
South Island , New Zealand
August 8, 2010 - 5 stars route rating5.0

Wonderfully twisty nice road with a selection of nice views and great scenic places to stop. Excellent


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  • Anzac
  • KTM 950 ADV
  • Score: 45

77 : Darfield - Mount Hutt
South Island , New Zealand
December 6, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Pleasant twisty section with nice scenery.


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  • Anzac
  • KTM 950 ADV
  • Score: 45

79 : Rangitata - Fairlie
South Island , New Zealand
December 6, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Lush environment and some nice corners, nice road.


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8 / Lindis Pass : Cromwell - Fairlee
South Island , New Zealand
August 9, 2010 - 5 stars route rating5.0

Loads of interesting scenery and great corners on the old Maori trail part of this route at the start. Continues on with more good corners


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  • Anzac
  • KTM 950 ADV
  • Score: 45

8 : Fairlie - Twizel
South Island , New Zealand
December 6, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Pleasant riding road with really nice views at the lake.


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  • Anzac
  • KTM 950 ADV
  • Score: 45

80 / Mount Cook Road : Twizel - Mount Cook
South Island , New Zealand
December 6, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

This beautiful ride along the lake takes you up to New Zealands highest peak (3500 metree)


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82 : Waimate - Kurow
South Island , New Zealand
December 5, 2010 - 3 stars route rating3.0

Nice scenery and some nice curves, a pleasant biking road.


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85 : Alexandra - Palmerston
South Island , New Zealand
December 6, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Beautiful scenery and a good selection of straights and corners with interesting sights


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87 : Kyeburn - Mosgiel
South Island , New Zealand
December 6, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Really nice twisty road with good selection of sweepers and some tighter turns. Spectacular rocky terrain but can be quite windy.


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90 / Waikaka Valley Hwy : Raes Junction - Gore
South Island , New Zealand
December 5, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Good corners, decent surface and nice surroundings.


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92 : Invercargill - Balclutha
South Island , New Zealand
August 8, 2010 - 5 stars route rating5.0

Beautiful beaches, rich farmland, combinations of nice straights and twisties, surely one of New Zealand's best roads?


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94 / Te Anau-Milford Hwy : Milford Sound - Te Anau
South Island , New Zealand
December 6, 2010 - 5 stars route rating5.0

Surely one of the best motorcycling roads anywhere? The combination of fjords, mountains, great views and the great road make this one of the best.


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96 / 93 : Invercargill - Clinton
South Island , New Zealand
August 8, 2010 - 3 stars route rating3.0

A pleasant road away from the masses. Nice and relaxing


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  • Anzac
  • KTM 950 ADV
  • Score: 45

Arnold Valley Road : Stillwater - Jacksons
South Island , New Zealand
December 6, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Beautiful scenery and nice curves. Plenty of nice things to look at!


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Arthurs Pass
South Island , New Zealand
December 19, 2010 - 5 stars route rating5.0

A very cool road to ride. You have to keep a close eye on weather. High risk of being caught in snow. Corners are tight and twisty, and scenery is out of this world. Take some extra warm clothes aswell!


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  • Anzac
  • KTM 950 ADV
  • Score: 45

Ashley - Amberley
South Island , New Zealand
December 6, 2010 - 3 stars route rating3.0

Pleasant scenic sweeping road.


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Beach Road / Waianakarua Road : Oamaru - Waianakarua
South Island , New Zealand
December 5, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Fun little road with nice coastal views.


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Brighton Road : Kew - Brighton
South Island , New Zealand
August 5, 2010 - 3 stars route rating3.0

A pleasant little scenic excursion along the coast. A few nice corners too (although not loads)


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  • kiwibob
  • BMW F650GS (twin)
  • Score: 64

Cape Reinga
North Island , New Zealand
December 18, 2010 - 5 stars route rating5.0

The last few kilometers were tar sealed earlier this year (2010) making this one of the must do roads in the country. Its quiet, apart from tourist traffic so pick your time, and offers spectacular views


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  • IGS1
  • R1150GS
  • Score: 115

Christchurch - Geraldine (Quickest route)
South Island , New Zealand
June 8, 2011 - 1 star route rating1.0

The roads and scenery only become interesting after Geraldine. This is the quickest way to get there out of Christchurch. Main road can get busy so this is the quickest back road. Flat, straight and rather boring but if you get to Geraldine quickly you have more time to enjoy what lies ahead. Care n...


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  • IGS1
  • R1150GS
  • Score: 115

Christchurch to Geraldine (more scenic route)
South Island , New Zealand
June 10, 2011 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Some nice views of the Alps and Rakia Gorge makes it quite interesting. Definitely the most scenic route to Geraldine from Christchurch and worth the extra time it takes if you are not in a hurry


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  • IGS1
  • R1150GS
  • Score: 115

Christchurch to Kaikoura - Inland Route
South Island , New Zealand
May 22, 2011 - 4 stars route rating4.0

A really great ride in summer. Our prefered route to Kaikoura even though it is a bit longer. A lot more fun after Mt Lyford. In winter and spring, the left over grit put down to combat the ice spoils the fun of the twisty bits.


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Clydevale - Beaumont
South Island , New Zealand
December 5, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

A pretty road and a fun ride along the river. Tuapeka punt worth a stop.


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coat road and bush
South Island , New Zealand
May 5, 2011 - 5 stars route rating5.0

Fantastic Road Punakiki is worth a stop Pancake rocks


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  • kiwibob
  • BMW F650GS (twin)
  • Score: 64

Coromandel Circuit
North Island , New Zealand
December 17, 2010 - 5 stars route rating5.0

Probably one of the best days out you can find in the North Island. Weekends are best avoided due to the volume of traffic.


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Gebbies Pass Road : Christchurch - Motukarara
South Island , New Zealand
August 8, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Lots of nice corners and pleasant views on this popular Christchurch excursion


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Glenorchy - Queenstown (along the lake)
South Island , New Zealand
August 8, 2010 - 5 stars route rating5.0

Loads of great corners, but try not to get too distracted by the fantastic views!


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  • kiwibob
  • BMW F650GS (twin)
  • Score: 64

Hamilton Bypass (Highway 39)
North Island , New Zealand
December 18, 2010 - 3 stars route rating3.0

This route has been well signposted in recent years and is much busier than it used to be. It still makes an excellent alternative to transiting Hamilton and will certainly save time as well as being much more interesting.


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  • kiwibob
  • BMW F650GS (twin)
  • Score: 64

Highway 22
North Island , New Zealand
December 17, 2010 - 5 stars route rating5.0

One of the local favorites, coupled with a great selection of places for lunch in Raglan


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  • kiwibob
  • BMW F650GS (twin)
  • Score: 64

Highway 54
North Island , New Zealand
December 17, 2010 - 5 stars route rating5.0

Make sure to stop at the Stormy Point Lookout for fantastic views of the Rangateki Valley


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  • kiwibob
  • BMW F650GS (twin)
  • Score: 64

Hunua Circuit
North Island , New Zealand
December 17, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

An interesting mix of rural back roads with good lunch stops at Cleveden


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Kaikoura - Walau
South Island , New Zealand
August 10, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.5

Nice scenic route with good selection of straights and corners


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Kelso - Dunrobin - Ettrick
South Island , New Zealand
December 5, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Stunning views and some nice corners, a fun little connecting road.


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Leader Road : Waiau
South Island , New Zealand
December 5, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Twisty and scenic road running east towards the coast.


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Macraes Road : Waynes - Hyde
South Island , New Zealand
December 5, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Really fun up and down twisty road near to the gold mine.


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  • kiwibob
  • BMW F650GS (twin)
  • Score: 64

Manukau Heads
North Island , New Zealand
December 17, 2010 - 5 stars route rating5.0

Another nice circuit and Waiuku is pretty good for lunch spots. Make sure to stop at the top and walk up to the lighthouse (theres a clean public loo there too)


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Mount Cargill Road / Coast Road : Dunedin - Mount Cargill - Evansdale - Karitane
South Island , New Zealand
December 5, 2010 - 5 stars route rating5.0

Great views, virtually no traffic and excellent selection of corners.


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  • kiwibob
  • BMW F650GS (twin)
  • Score: 64

Panguru - Aripara
North Island , New Zealand
January 25, 2012 - 4 stars route rating4.0

As always in rural NZ the surface is a constant surprise. This was a spectacular ride and hardly any traffic.


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  • kiwibob
  • BMW F650GS (twin)
  • Score: 64

Paparoa - Dargaville
North Island , New Zealand
January 25, 2012 - 3 stars route rating3.0

A quiet road (highway 12) with a mix of hill country and flats. Good fun.


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Pareora River Road : Cave - Pareora
South Island , New Zealand
December 5, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Pleasant surroundings with interesting historical sites to visit and a nice road to ride.


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  • CliveGC
  • Triumph Speedmaster
  • Score: 5

Pokeno to Raglan (the old way)
North Island , New Zealand
January 7, 2012 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Stunning views on good day (about 50km to each side on the ridgelines) stacks of twisties through to SH23. The local roading guys fix bad seal by covering it in gravel and letting the cars/trucks pack it in. A few days ago (4/1/2012) they had put out a sign warning of this - that's the first one Z...


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Portobello Road : Vauxhall - Portobello
South Island , New Zealand
August 5, 2010 - 5 stars route rating5.0

A really nice low sweeping road along the coast to Portobello. Nice corners and great views. Enjoy!


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Queenstown - Arthurs Point - Arrowtown - Arrow Junction
South Island , New Zealand
December 6, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Pleasant road, can be formed into a nice circuit from Queenstown


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  • kiwibob
  • BMW F650GS (twin)
  • Score: 64

Russell Backroad
North Island , New Zealand
January 25, 2012 - 5 stars route rating5.0

As always in rural NZ the surface is a constant surprise. This route is only recently tar sealed and (on this occasion) still lots of gravel patches but they should clear quickly.

Outside of the holiday season I'd expect little traffic except locals so you'd need to be on the lookout. There w...


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  • Anzac
  • KTM 950 ADV
  • Score: 45

Scenic Hwy : Mount Hutt - Arundel - Orari Bridge
South Island , New Zealand
December 6, 2010 - 3 stars route rating3.0

Nice scenery and a couple of nice corners.


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  • kiwibob
  • BMW F650GS (twin)
  • Score: 64

Tangowahini - Kaikohe
North Island , New Zealand
January 25, 2012 - 3 stars route rating3.0

As always in rural NZ the surface is a constant surprise. This makes a very nice alternative to the coastal route but only if you've already done that one.


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  • kiwibob
  • BMW F650GS (twin)
  • Score: 64

Taupo Western Route
North Island , New Zealand
December 18, 2010 - 3 stars route rating3.0

The western route makes a great alternative to the main north-south route through the North Island. The roads are in generally good condition with wide sweeping bends. The main hazards are the logging trucks which can move surprisingly fast and consequent overtakers.


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  • Anzac
  • KTM 950 ADV
  • Score: 45

Waddington - Rangiora
South Island , New Zealand
December 6, 2010 - 2 stars route rating2.0

Pleasant little sweeping stretch


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  • LAWZN8R
  • Streetfighter zx12r
  • Score: 5

Wainui Rd / 2 / 30 / Braemar Rd / Thornton Rd :( WRSC Poker run )
North Island , New Zealand
November 14, 2010 - 3 stars route rating3.0






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Weir Road / Blackmount Road : Clifden - Manapouri
South Island , New Zealand
December 5, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Sweepers and some other corners and some long straights. Nice surroundings and low volume of traffic. Good ride


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Westgate to Mangawhai Heads
North Island , New Zealand
January 18, 2011 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Great ride. Mostly rural back roads with some short State Highway excursions. Watch for Police on State Highways.