Gravel ‘n’ Gold Trail Bike Tours
Climb astride our Royal Enfield Himalayans to explore the back blocks of Central Otago. Learn the history of the heady days of the Otago gold rush while enjoying spectacular scenery.
Tours include refreshments, meals and overnight accommodation as applicable. All tours available for up to four people (no pillions). All riders must have a motorcycle license as many roads are public.
These tours are the ultimate visit to the hills of Central Otago. You will have innumerable memories of a fantastic day or two visiting such sites as the upper and lower Nevis Valleys accessed over the highest publicly maintained road in New Zealand, the Hawksburn road to Clyde, Thomson’s Gorge, Bendigo Historic Reserve and more.
Included: Motorcycle, Petrol, Riding Gear, Lunch, Water, Cooler Bag
Tour | Duration | Distance | Description | Price | |
G1 | Nothing But Nevis | 6 hours | 150 km | Nevis Road to Garston and return | $395 |
G2 | The Hawksburn Thomson Loop | 6 hours | 150 km | Hawksburn Road, Thomson’s Gorge and Bendigo | $395 |
G3 | Nevis and Thomson | 9 hours | 225 km | Nevis Road to Commissioners Creek, then Hawksburn,Thomsons Gorge and Bendigo | $545 |
G4 | Nevis quickie | 3 hours | 90 km | Nevis Road to Commissioners Creek, then into the Water Wheel. | $295 |
Other Options | e.g. Dansey’s Pass | minimum 2 hours | up to you | 1 bike + guide – $95 per hour, 2+ bikes – $75 per hour per bike. Transport to start point and return at $1.20 / km |