52 Motorcycle Rides in North Island , New Zealand

kiwibob
BMW F650GS (twin)
Score 78

1 : Kartaia - Cape Reinga
North Island , New Zealand
December 18, 2010 - 5.0

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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Aussie_Osbourne
BMW
Score 222

12 : Kalikohe - Ruawai
North Island , New Zealand
August 10, 2010 - 4.0

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

Wheke
2009 Buell Ulysses XB12XP
Score 43

35 / 2 : East Cape / Raukūmara (NZ_TTC 5)
North Island , New Zealand
April 13, 2013 - 5.0

This is arguably one of the best rides in Aotearoa/NZ. Definitely one of the best in Te Ika A Maui/North Island (Im a local, trust me). Its a wee ways to get to either Whakatane or Gisborne from Auckland (main international), but worth it. Most roads in NZ are windy and made for bikes, but this East...

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kiwibob
BMW F650GS (twin)
Score 78

39 / Hamilton Bypass : Otorobanga - Hamilton
North Island , New Zealand
December 18, 2010 - 3.0

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.

Aussie_Osbourne
BMW
Score 222

4 : Taumarunui - Wanganui
North Island , New Zealand
August 9, 2010 - 5.0

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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Wheke
2009 Buell Ulysses XB12XP
Score 43

90 Mile Beach / Te Oneroa A Tohe
North Island , New Zealand
April 13, 2013 - 5.0

RIDE ALONG THE ENTIRE BEACH! It doesnt show a road on the map along the beach, but its a public road and you can ride from Ahipara to Te Paki Stream at the very north past Matapia Island. You can do this as a loop or there and back along the beach, which is pretty but also very straight and flat for...

Tyale
Score 5

Auckland - Waipu and back
North Island , New Zealand
April 11, 2015 - 4.0

Nice Saturday ride

Score 10

Avo Ride : Kingseat - Drury - Pukekohe East
North Island , New Zealand
July 19, 2016 - 3.0

amazing

VFARRR
VFR750
Score 25

Back road from Mangakino to Kihkihi
North Island , New Zealand
April 3, 2016 - 4.0

Nice ride until you reach Waipapa, then it is fairly ordinary with long straights in farmland-countryside

This is a good road to visit the hydro stations Whakamaru, Maraetai and Waipapa.

White Goldwing
GoldwingGL1800
Score 5

Back Roads Pahiatua : Hawkes Bay
North Island , New Zealand
June 2, 2018 - 5.0

Great back roads of this area ride this on a Goldwing and the corners are well marked there maybe stock on some roads but this route has little traffic

Fatflap
Suzuki gsx1100G, Harley D. Dayna Sports,
Score 60

Back Roads to the Highlands : Waikeria - Whakamaru
North Island , New Zealand
December 21, 2016 - 4.0

A quiet backroad ride with twistie and straight section as you climb the hills.

alansim
2015 CVO Road Glide
Score 5

Clevedon - Kawakawa Bay - Kaiaua - Hunua Range
North Island ..., New Zealand
November 17, 2015 - 4.0

Great ride.. Varied road but mainly twisties.. Great scenery.. Perfect afternoon or morning run...

Psnash40
Suzuki GSX650F
Score 10

Clevedon - Whangamata
North Island ..., New Zealand
April 29, 2015 - 4.0

Great route out to Whangamata over the top of the Coromandel Range. Tight twisty fast corners. Excellent sidewall workout. Part of a NZTA Safer Rides route.

Psnash40
Suzuki GSX650F
Score 10

Clevedon to Waihi via K gorge
North Island ..., New Zealand
April 21, 2015 - 4.0

This is a great run from Clevedon down the coast road towards Hauraki plains then on to Paeroa. Then through the Karangahape Gorge to Waihi. Beautiful and varied scenery all the way.

kiwibob
BMW F650GS (twin)
Score 78

Coromandel Circuit (NZ_TTC 3)
North Island ..., New Zealand
December 18, 2010 - 5.0

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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AngelosEvangelidis
TDM850, XTZ660
Score 157

East Cape : Te Araroa
North Island ..., New Zealand
September 19, 2014 - 4.0

A worthy detour to the East Cape.

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marp4u
Z1000
Score 87

Forgotten World HWY / 43 : Taumarunui - Stratford
North Island ..., New Zealand
October 10, 2013 - 4.5

Forgotten World Hwy ...... Not much to say, just go ride it & find out for yourself, In my opinion its amazing, stunning views & awesome twisty bit of road .... Oh there are alot of twists & turns :)

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kiwibob
BMW F650GS (twin)
Score 78

Gentle Annie : Gisborne - Wairoa
North Island ..., New Zealand
February 18, 2013 - 5.0

No real worries about the police but youll be hard pressed to break the speed limit as this is a real twister.

Virtually no traffic on the Friday in February when we went.

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kiwibob
BMW F650GS (twin)
Score 78

Gentle Annie : Omahu - Taihape
North Island ..., New Zealand
February 18, 2013 - 4.0

The Gentle Annie Hill in the middle is narrow with very poor surface and steep but the rest of it is in good order and all tar seal (thats only recent in places so there are still quite a few loose stone chips)

No real worries about the police but youll be hard pressed to break the speed limi...

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firebirdnine
Kawasaki ZX1400
Score 5

Hamilton -Taupo
North Island ..., New Zealand
December 5, 2017 - 5.0

very little traffic nice roads for riding

rabbit
VFR750FN 4XV DR800s 999s
Score 6254

Hamilton Tour : Raglan - Te Pahu - Waitomo - Kawhia (NZ_TTC 4)
North Island ..., New Zealand
January 15, 2017 - 5.0

This 220km tour from Hamilton includes and optional trip to Raglan (where there are sand dunes and the Aotea Harbour) The main route travels first south from Hamilton on SH39 a favoured route by local bikers instead of SH3, it is more twisty and with less traffic. At Waitomo we turn off and head we...

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FJRRider
Score 5

Hamilton via Hwy 22
North Island ..., New Zealand
November 4, 2014 - 4.0

Start Pukekohe Autobahn via Hwy 22 & Raglan to Hamilton

kiwibob
BMW F650GS (twin)
Score 78

Highway 22
North Island ..., New Zealand
December 18, 2010 - 5.0

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 78

Highway 54 : Hunterville - Palmerston North
North Island ..., New Zealand
December 18, 2010 - 4.7

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 78

Hunua Circuit
North Island ..., New Zealand
December 18, 2010 - 4.0

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

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Score 10

Hunua loop : Pukekohe - Hunua
North Island ..., New Zealand
July 12, 2016 - 4.0

Nice for a weekend avo ride. some straights. Some twistys about half way.

Wheke
2009 Buell Ulysses XB12XP
Score 43

Kaipara to Leigh
North Island ..., New Zealand
April 13, 2013 - 4.0

This route can be broken up or done completely in a few hours. Dont bother with SH1 (main route between Wellsford and Warkworth), unless short of time. I couldnt get rid of the map line! A side trip to Tawharanui Beach is worthwhile, as is Goat Island Marine Reserve in Leigh. Plenty of corners and r...

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omamari
Score 5

Kohi - Scenic drive - South Head
North Island ..., New Zealand
June 27, 2015 - 3.0

To try, a lot of urban. All tarmac. Need to try get off South head and come back via Muriwai beach.

Wheke
2009 Buell Ulysses XB12XP
Score 43

Mangamuka & Herekino
North Island ..., New Zealand
April 13, 2013 - 5.0

This route is twisty in most places, and remote. Often no phone signal, but beautiful views and decent road surfaces with little traffic. Tourists can peel off for Kohukohu to catch the ferry across the Hokianga Harbour (beautiful), and continue on another amazing area of roads through Waipoua Fores...

kiwibob
BMW F650GS (twin)
Score 78

Manukau Heads - Waiuku
North Island ..., New Zealand
December 18, 2010 - 5.0

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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Score 5

Motat - Leigh (via Old North Rd)
North Island ..., New Zealand
February 10, 2017 - 5.0

Apart from the north western motorway, this has a great share of undulating curves with a few reverse camber turns (great practice for novice riders to look through the turns). Very few traffic cops ... but be careful there is a speeding camera on Old North Rd. Ride safe guys and enjoy the Awesome s...

rabbit
VFR750FN 4XV DR800s 999s
Score 6254

New Plymouth Tour : New Plymouth - Piopio - Matiere - Stratford (NZ_TTC 8)
North Island ..., New Zealand
January 13, 2017 - 5.0

Starting just outside Stratford (south of New Plymouth) we take the famous State Highway 43 (known locally as the ‘Forgotten World Highway’). This road climbs through some rugged, beautiful countryside. About half way up the road is Hobbit’s Hole (a local name for the Moki Tunnel). After the t...

Maniackb
Hayabusa
Score 5

Ngatea to Auckland through clevedon
North Island ..., New Zealand
December 2, 2017 - 3.0

a few nice twisties

alatier
Ducati 1198
Score 5

Okororie : Hamilton - Cambridge - Tirau
North Island ..., New Zealand
November 27, 2013 - 2.5

Run to okororie from Hamilton..

CarlosConnery
Score 17

Old Forest Explorer (Dead End)
North Island ..., New Zealand
December 23, 2017 - 3.0

No real destination here, just a little trip into the woods for a change of scenery. This can be used to branch off onto other rural roads and explore the area with nearly non-existent traffic or cops.

kiwibob
BMW F650GS (twin)
Score 78

Panguru - Aripara
North Island ..., New Zealand
January 25, 2012 - 4.0

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

kiwibob
BMW F650GS (twin)
Score 78

Paparoa - Dargaville
North Island ..., New Zealand
January 25, 2012 - 3.0

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

Devo
Score 5

Paparoa-Oakleigh
North Island ..., New Zealand
September 23, 2018 - 3.0

This is a very fun road, no logging trucks and motorists will normally pull over to let you past. Has been resealed near the Paparoa end (early 2018)

CliveGC
Triumph Speedmaster
Score 5

Pokeno to Raglan (the old way)
North Island ..., New Zealand
January 7, 2012 - 4.5

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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Wheke
2009 Buell Ulysses XB12XP
Score 43

Raglan to Kawhia via Waitomo Caves
North Island ..., New Zealand
April 13, 2013 - 5.0

A great weekend option to take HWY22 to Raglan from Auckland, and then do this ride the following day. If you are based in Raglan you can start from there and take in Waitomo Caves (world famous blackwater rafting) along the way. The route gives you a few options, but the less travelled road is not ...

KiwiFZ
Score 92

Route 52 : Waipukurau - Masterton
North Island ..., New Zealand
December 2, 2013 - 4.0

A very good ride but remember it is along rural roads and be aware of the possibility of other traffic, particularly trucks, using it. Enjoy!

kiwibob
BMW F650GS (twin)
Score 78

Russell Backroad
North Island ..., New Zealand
January 25, 2012 - 5.0

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...

Bokiwi
Suzuki Boulevard C90T
Score 37

SH5 : Napier - Taupo
North Island ..., New Zealand
November 29, 2016 - 3.0

This is a very scenic ride with a good mix of twisties and open sections, no major hazards but watch out for black ice in the shady parts during winter.

kiwibob
BMW F650GS (twin)
Score 78

Tangowahini - Kaikohe
North Island ..., New Zealand
January 25, 2012 - 3.0

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.

kiwibob
BMW F650GS (twin)
Score 78

Taupo Western Route
North Island ..., New Zealand
December 18, 2010 - 3.0

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.

Reblochon
Moto Guzzi V7
Score 5

tour
North Island ..., New Zealand
August 26, 2018 - 1.0

Tour duller 2018

Mudfish911
Ducati Diavel
Score 5

Urenui to Pio Pio
North Island ..., New Zealand
June 3, 2015 - 4.0

Great ride over Mount Messenger, and later on through the Tongaporutu gorge. Great scenery following the river, but look out for slips. As it is the main road north from New Plymouth there are a lot of trucks on the road, so you need to try to get past them before the interesting parts of the ride...

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KiwiFZ
Score 92

Wanganui River Road - Pipiriki - Raetihi
North Island ..., New Zealand
June 1, 2014 - 4.0

Now that this route is completely sealed it has to be a \"must do\" for the more adventurous and competent motorcyclist. The Whanganui River valley is spectacular and has a lot of history associated with it. Finish the ride down through the Parapara's and you will have had a great day! Warnings: Ce...

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Fatflap
Suzuki gsx1100G, Harley D. Dayna Sports,
Score 60

Western Edge : New Plymouth - Opunake - Hawera
North Island ..., New Zealand
December 21, 2016 - 4.0

This takes you to the western most point of the North Island and the lighthouse with Mt. Taranaki in the background is a superb picture opportunity. With a couple of boutique breweries thrown in.

nzmedic
R1150GS
Score 5

Westgate to Mangawhai Heads
North Island ..., New Zealand
January 18, 2011 - 4.5

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

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Wheke
2009 Buell Ulysses XB12XP
Score 43

Whangarei thru Te Tai Tokerau
North Island ..., New Zealand
April 14, 2013 - 5.0

This can be done in a day with stops, OR go slow and stay in Bay of Islands or the Hokianga. Must visit Arai Te Uru in Hokianga just out from Omapere, also Waipoua Forest there (Tane Mahuta kauri tree). More traffic near Paihia but very quiet elsewhere. The route mapped is longer, but can be shorten...

rabbit
VFR750FN 4XV DR800s 999s
Score 6254

Whangarei Tour : Whangarei - Dargaville - Omapere - Paihia (NZ_TTC 1)
North Island ..., New Zealand
January 15, 2017 - 5.0

This 430km twisty forest tour in the North part of the North Island starts and ends in Whangarei. It can be done in a day with stops, or over 2 days at a more modest. The route can be further extended easily by taking the ferry from Opua to Russel. Head southwest from Whangarei on the 14, then join...

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Oceania > New Zealand

North Island - 52 Motorcycle Roads

1 : Kartaia - Cape ReingaNorth Island , New Zealand December 18, 2010 - 5.0

12 : Kalikohe - RuawaiNorth Island , New Zealand August 10, 2010 - 4.0

35 / 2 : East Cape / Raukūmara (NZ_TTC 5)North Island , New Zealand April 13, 2013 - 5.0

39 / Hamilton Bypass : Otorobanga - HamiltonNorth Island , New Zealand December 18, 2010 - 3.0

4 : Taumarunui - WanganuiNorth Island , New Zealand August 9, 2010 - 5.0

90 Mile Beach / Te Oneroa A ToheNorth Island , New Zealand April 13, 2013 - 5.0

Auckland - Waipu and backNorth Island , New Zealand April 11, 2015 - 4.0

Avo Ride : Kingseat - Drury - Pukekohe EastNorth Island , New Zealand July 19, 2016 - 3.0

Back road from Mangakino to KihkihiNorth Island , New Zealand April 3, 2016 - 4.0

Back Roads Pahiatua : Hawkes BayNorth Island , New Zealand June 2, 2018 - 5.0

Back Roads to the Highlands : Waikeria - WhakamaruNorth Island , New Zealand December 21, 2016 - 4.0

Clevedon - Kawakawa Bay - Kaiaua - Hunua RangeNorth Island ..., New Zealand November 17, 2015 - 4.0

Clevedon - WhangamataNorth Island ..., New Zealand April 29, 2015 - 4.0

Clevedon to Waihi via K gorgeNorth Island ..., New Zealand April 21, 2015 - 4.0

Coromandel Circuit (NZ_TTC 3)North Island ..., New Zealand December 18, 2010 - 5.0

East Cape : Te AraroaNorth Island ..., New Zealand September 19, 2014 - 4.0

Forgotten World HWY / 43 : Taumarunui - StratfordNorth Island ..., New Zealand October 10, 2013 - 4.5

Gentle Annie : Gisborne - WairoaNorth Island ..., New Zealand February 18, 2013 - 5.0

Gentle Annie : Omahu - TaihapeNorth Island ..., New Zealand February 18, 2013 - 4.0

Hamilton -TaupoNorth Island ..., New Zealand December 5, 2017 - 5.0

Hamilton Tour : Raglan - Te Pahu - Waitomo - Kawhia (NZ_TTC 4)North Island ..., New Zealand January 15, 2017 - 5.0

Hamilton via Hwy 22North Island ..., New Zealand November 4, 2014 - 4.0

Highway 22North Island ..., New Zealand December 18, 2010 - 5.0

Highway 54 : Hunterville - Palmerston NorthNorth Island ..., New Zealand December 18, 2010 - 4.7

Hunua CircuitNorth Island ..., New Zealand December 18, 2010 - 4.0

Hunua loop : Pukekohe - HunuaNorth Island ..., New Zealand July 12, 2016 - 4.0

Kaipara to LeighNorth Island ..., New Zealand April 13, 2013 - 4.0

Kohi - Scenic drive - South HeadNorth Island ..., New Zealand June 27, 2015 - 3.0

Mangamuka & HerekinoNorth Island ..., New Zealand April 13, 2013 - 5.0

Manukau Heads - WaiukuNorth Island ..., New Zealand December 18, 2010 - 5.0

Motat - Leigh (via Old North Rd)North Island ..., New Zealand February 10, 2017 - 5.0

New Plymouth Tour : New Plymouth - Piopio - Matiere - Stratford (NZ_TTC 8)North Island ..., New Zealand January 13, 2017 - 5.0

Ngatea to Auckland through clevedonNorth Island ..., New Zealand December 2, 2017 - 3.0

Okororie : Hamilton - Cambridge - TirauNorth Island ..., New Zealand November 27, 2013 - 2.5

Old Forest Explorer (Dead End)North Island ..., New Zealand December 23, 2017 - 3.0

Panguru - AriparaNorth Island ..., New Zealand January 25, 2012 - 4.0

Paparoa - DargavilleNorth Island ..., New Zealand January 25, 2012 - 3.0

Paparoa-OakleighNorth Island ..., New Zealand September 23, 2018 - 3.0

Pokeno to Raglan (the old way)North Island ..., New Zealand January 7, 2012 - 4.5

Raglan to Kawhia via Waitomo CavesNorth Island ..., New Zealand April 13, 2013 - 5.0

Route 52 : Waipukurau - MastertonNorth Island ..., New Zealand December 2, 2013 - 4.0

Russell BackroadNorth Island ..., New Zealand January 25, 2012 - 5.0

SH5 : Napier - TaupoNorth Island ..., New Zealand November 29, 2016 - 3.0

Tangowahini - KaikoheNorth Island ..., New Zealand January 25, 2012 - 3.0

Taupo Western RouteNorth Island ..., New Zealand December 18, 2010 - 3.0

tourNorth Island ..., New Zealand August 26, 2018 - 1.0

Urenui to Pio PioNorth Island ..., New Zealand June 3, 2015 - 4.0

Wanganui River Road - Pipiriki - RaetihiNorth Island ..., New Zealand June 1, 2014 - 4.0

Western Edge : New Plymouth - Opunake - HaweraNorth Island ..., New Zealand December 21, 2016 - 4.0

Westgate to Mangawhai HeadsNorth Island ..., New Zealand January 18, 2011 - 4.5

Whangarei thru Te Tai TokerauNorth Island ..., New Zealand April 14, 2013 - 5.0

Whangarei Tour : Whangarei - Dargaville - Omapere - Paihia (NZ_TTC 1)North Island ..., New Zealand January 15, 2017 - 5.0

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