Central Otago Motorcycle Hire

12/09/2024

Ad for our business is back up and running ... for the idyllic motorcycling lifestyle, make us an offer.

23/03/2024

Our motorcycle hire business is for sale ... see the updated ad on

29/01/2024

It's only 9 days until we head off on our Burt Munro Challenge tour. Looking forward to a great time with our guests.

29/01/2024

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The motorcycle enthusiast's ideal lifestyle choice. Central Otago Motorcycle Hire are South Island specialists and have been operating for almost 20 years based...

18/04/2023

Motorcycle Mecca in Invercargill ... worth a trip any time ... talk to us about a fnatastic scenic route to include it

Ride into yesterday at Classic Motorcycle Mecca. Get a full 360-degree view of 300 motorbikes at this world-class Invercargill motorcycle museum.

18/04/2023

Easter 2024:

See some of the most famous warbirds in the world join forces with the classic aircraft of yesteryear and the modern jets of today to present a veritable feast

18/04/2023

Southern Classic Motorcycle Racing - usually the last weekend of November, but 2023 dates not yet published. https://www.cams-racing.org.nz/southern-classic/

18/04/2023

Fantastic ride on my favourite highway SH6 to Hokitika for the Wild Food Festival. 9th March 2024

18/04/2023

I'm going to put some links to other events that you can ride to from Cromwell. They will be in separate posts so I can put in the link to their web page. Email us when booking about a special deal for attending events where you may not need to pay for every day you have the bike ... especially if you are parked up for an event. Note this may not apply in peak season due to demand. See below for the Burt Munro Challenge Our email: [email protected]

11/04/2023

I've just registered for The Central Otago Postie Bike Rally come and join me. https://cavalcade.co.nz

26/03/2023

We are still taking bookings for the first half of April, but then we close. Bookings are coming in for the 2023/24 season, so to get the bike of your choice for the dates you are planning, please get in early so you are not disappointed. Note the Burt Munro Challenge is 8-11 February 2024, and Warbirds over Wanaka is Easter 2024.

20/03/2023

Unfortunately there is currently an issue with our website. Please phone the landline number on this page to contact us, or use messenger. We do have bike availability in March. Thank you.

06/03/2023

Thank you to all the riders who have ridden bikes with us so far this season. It's fantastic to have visitors back in our country, and the bikes getting plenty of use. Dates have been posted for tours for the 2023/24 season, so get in early if riding the South Island of New Zealand is on your bucket list. Some bikes have already been booked for peak times next year.
Note the Burt Munro Challenge dates have been released for 2024 - 8th to 11th February - so speak to us about our tour, or get in early to get a bike to go to this iconic event.

The Largest Motorcycle Rally in The Southern Hemisphere.

02/02/2023

The best way to get to the newest event in Invercargill is to fly to Queenstown and go by motorcycle. Talk to us about the best routes and even a special deal while you are watching the racing.

Wondering what’s on in Invercargill? The George Begg Festival will bring the party vibes of the 1960s and 1970s to Invercargill for petrolheads, party people and families alike.

02/02/2023

We still have some bikes available if you are wanting to fly to Queenstown and attend the Burt Munro Challenge.

The Largest Motorcycle Rally in The Southern Hemisphere.

18/08/2022

Finally bookings are starting to come in from our Aussie friends across the ditch and further afield. Make sure you get in early for this season, opening in October 2022 right through to April 2023. Some fantastic riding awaits in the South Island of New Zealand. Talk to us about event specials such as the March Hare Rally in October this year, the Mike Pero Classic in November at Levels and of course the Burt Munro Challenge next February. We can help with travel planning, accommodation bookings and even guide you around some special places.

15/12/2021

Contact us if you want to fly to Queenstown, then ride to the March Hare. Ask about a special "free day" if staying at the rally two nights and hiring for three or more days.

28/10/2021

Unfortunately the Burt Munro Challenge to be held in Invercargill in February 2022 has been cancelled due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 restrictions and new rules that the NZ Government are introducing.
Obviously our tour to that event is also cancelled.
Lock in 8-12 February 2023 and a few days either side if you are planning to come to this iconic event with us.

17/06/2021

Let us take you to next year's Burt Munro Challenge. Fly into Queenstown and join our tour. Dates are 8 February 2022 to 14 February 2022. The ride down to Invercargill includes the Crown Range, out to Glenorchy and Milford Sound. The ride home takes in the Catlins coast. Additions to the tour available including day tours into the hills of Central Otago on a CRF230 or Royal Enfield Himalayan, bicycle trail tours on e-bikes including the newly opened Lake Dunstan Cycle & Walking Trail, wine tasting tours, golf days etc. There are many ways to spend your days from a Cromwell base if you wish to add extra time, or the rest of the family doesn't want to go to Invercargill :-)

22/03/2021

This gives you a bit of a flavour of some of the riding done in the Central Otago region and beyond. We have bikes available for off road and road - fully licensed riders only - and experience will dictate what you can take on the gravel trails.

The 2021 Bannockburn Bike Week.