Motorcycle & Scooter rentals in Auckland

John over at Te Waipounamu Motor Cycle Tours runs an amazing operation! I bought a old rental motorbike off of them to do a trip around New Zealand and they were very helpful and informative on how to run and treat my motorcycle. Before I left on my trip they helped me check it out and service it to make sure it was ready for the journey even though they had no obligation to help me since I had purchased the motorbike from them and was not renting it. I Would highly recommend Te Waipounamu Motor Cycle Tours if your looking to do a motorcycle trip across one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

Nov. 16, 2017

Fabulous experience. Lovely motorbike rental and service always available. Called multiple times after renting and had help each time. Recommended very much. Best way to go around the island.

June 2, 2024

Wonderful experience. John is super flexible and understanding. I moved my reservation twice and never heard any complaints. The motorbike is in excellent condition and all the safety kit you could need is available.

April 18, 2018

Had a great ride around the South Island. Kudos to Perry and the team for their support before and during the ride. I highly recommend them to anyone planning a motorcycle trip around NZ.

March 23, 2019

Very professional, knowledgeable team. Nowadays offering motorcycle serviceing WOF as well. They also have a good selection of tyre, I wearing the second set from them. Good service, from good people.

July 28, 2021

We did a two week tour over both islands and the motorbikes had no issues at all. Good people there. We even damaged one motorbike and the people were extremely fair in the cost to cover the damage, no markup at all. I would highly recommend renting here.

March 27, 2024

Just did a one-week self guided tour of the South Island on BMW GS1250. Had an amazing week that I will never forget. The motorbike was great and the trip was seamless. Nan and the crew are very caring and responsive, and a pleasure to work with.

March 21, 2024

Hired a motorbike for 3 weeks to tour South Island. Easy going and friendly bunch of guys run this place, and offered good advice on fuel, distances and places to go. Their knowledge of NZ was exceptional. Easy and pragmatic check in and check out. The motorbike was in great condition and performed faultlessly for 3 weeks and 1800km. Highly recommended!!

Feb. 28, 2019

I rented the Kawasaki Vulcan for the weekend from Easy Rider Motorcycle Hires. I also needed a helmet and gloves. They made it all so simple for me and I loved my ride. Would definitely recommend.

Dec. 16, 2024

John hooked my father up with an awesome triumph 800 tiger for the day. top motorbike at a very reasonable price. john was friendly, helpful and accommodating. will be back. 100% recommend TeWaipounamu Moto Tours for your next moto rental. thanks again John

Jan. 1, 2021

We where greatly surprised by the welcome at the shop and the care to the details of our motorcycle trip. We really had a good experience during the motorcycle trip and with the all team. Thank you very much John, Perry. I hope we'll see you soon, for another ride! We were very pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome when we arrived at the store, and the care they took in advising us on the itinerary. We had a very good experience during our trip as well as with the whole team. Thank you very much John, Perry. Hope to see you soon for another trip :)

May 4, 2018

Great experience - we got the electric motorbikes which were so much easier and faster (especially up hill) than the non-electric. We did see non-electric for $40 when we got off the ferry but chose the electric for $60 due to reading other people’s reviews about how hilly it is. So much to see and do! And so much fun! The service was friendly and efficient. They give you a map and show you how to use the motorbikes. Highly recommend! Great day for singles, couples or families with slightly older kids (due to having to ride on the road at points where there is no motorbike path).

Feb. 17, 2018

Great people to deal with, very helpful and the motorbike was awesome too. Will definitely hire again.

Feb. 17, 2025

Absolutely great experience!!! The staff and folks running this outfit were amazing to work with and helped me make my trip a one of a kind. Was a last minute trip during the high season and still got set up with a great motorbike a great price and some great advice on where and what to see. 100% recommend and look forward to coming back sometime.

June 5, 2018

I highly recommend the folks at Te Waipounamu!!! Their primary concern was making sure we had a great time! Riding the South Island of New Zealand was a "Bucket List" trip for me and my wife. I do not think it is possible to overstate the beauty of New Zealand. There is no better way to see the country then on the back of a motorcycle. Te Waipounamu could not have been easier to work with or more straight forward. We rented a BMW R1200RT and it was beautiful. The perfect motorbike for riding two up. The trip was great. Our thanks to John & Perry for all their experience, route advice and making sure our trip was a blast!!!

April 28, 2018

Highly recommend. Great motorbikes, very affordable and John and the team were great to deal with. A great way for locals to see the country or rent a motorbike if your own isn't suitable for touring. Looking forward to our next trip. Cheers

Oct. 19, 2020

Very nice experience. Rented their electric niu scooter. More than enough range for a 1 day tour of the island. Just remember that you have to let go of the brake before you can set off otherwise it won't go.

Dec. 28, 2017

Firstly I’d like to thank John,Gordon,Perry and their crew for their help on our South Island motorbike trip. I admit that after reading a couple of dodgy reviews online I was a bit sceptical so I called John and had a conversation with him that put my mind at rest (it seems a disgruntled customer got his mates to leave bad reviews even though they didn’t hire motorbikes from Te Waipounamu!).John kept us in the loop by contacting us via email and phone in the weeks before the trip which was much appreciated.We arrived in Christchurch from Australia and went round to check on the motorbikes the day before our hire period where John and the crew allowed me to set up our motorbikes to our preference and fit intercoms and GPS in their workshop and using their tools all with that famous kiwi banter and good humour.We had an absolutely fantastic lap of the beautiful South Island including a couple of roads recommended by Gordo.Both motorbikes ran perfectly and started easily every day even in torrential rain on the west coast and it was good knowing that if we did have problems help was only a phone call away.On returning the motorbikes I was again allowed into the workshop to remove our intercoms and GPS and given a beer to boot!To follow on from this great service as we were trying to organise a taxi John stepped up and offered us a lift to our accommodation which was over and above the call of duty!Te Waipounamu Motorcycle tours come very highly recommended from both Belinda and I,don’t be put off by negative reviews these guys are fantastic and I wouldn’t have any qualms about renting from them for my next South Island motorbike trip and neither should you.Steve Herbert.

May 12, 2018

Fabulous and friendly service. I had the best day out on the motorbike around Waiheke and tasting their delicious wines. Cycling is the best way to enjoy the beautiful island by far. Thank you, I will be back!

Dec. 22, 2022

Excellent, friendly and efficient service. Rent an electric scooter for 2 for the day, it was a very pleasant way to go around and discover the island. Just the battery is running out a bit fast but since most of the activities are close it's not such a big deal.

Dec. 18, 2021

I had a great experience with this business. They set me up with a good motorbike, good riding gear, and a good GPS. Wayne was friendly at the shop and Nan very responsive coordinating the rental by e-mail. Thanks to them I had an extraordinary riding experience all over the South Island.

April 11, 2025

The best motorbike shop on the Island!! I was stranded with a broken front spoke. We had come over for the day to ride the Island. Within 5 kms my day was ruined. The friendly staff at eCycles let me borrow a front wheel for the day. It made my day and I couldn’t thank them enough!!!!

March 21, 2018

Had a great week in New Zealand and these guys were wonderful. They were extremely friendly and helpful, and provided highly detailed information that made the self guided tour a breeze. The hotels booked under the package were all surprisingly nice and clearly well selected in each region. I don't know what all these one star reviews are talking about but I find them highly suspect. First of all, you would only be charged for damage if it was done by you. They went over every little preexisting scratch and mark with me during my preride check and documented everything. There wasn't much there because the motorbike was in very good condition. Upon my return, they gave the motorbike a quick 10 second once over and handed my security deposit back. But even beyond my personal experience, I think there's some extortion going on. All the one star reviews have the same strange type of spelling and grammatical errors. I understand English isn't everyone's first language but ALL of them with the same English ability?!? Come on, if you're going to extort someone, put some effort into it. I wouldn't hesitate to use these guys again. Matter of fact, I might have to since my wife wants to go back. New Zealand was just stunning.

Nov. 9, 2017

March 2024, I rented a RT1200 for 24 days and the motorbike was top shape with brand new tires. Man, the owner was amazing, full of good advise and easy going, especially because we pick up and return the motorbike on a Sunday. Thanks Nan for everything and long life to Te Waipounamu and you. Jocelyn, Montreal, Canada

March 26, 2024

I was so lucky I had an inside tip to walk the 1.5km out of the ferry terminal to this shop to hire a motorbike. I'd walk twice that distance to get the experience i had!!! Take the journey it's worth the extra for the extra you get from this place!

Jan. 24, 2019

Great place to buy or rent a e.g. motorbike or scooter! Friendly service, knowledgeable staff!

Dec. 24, 2020

Hired the tandem electric motorbike.Was so much fun and a great way to see the island. We were so pleased we got the motorbike and loved the island. thank you.

Jan. 5, 2024

Second time with Riderly Auckland and had a perfect week in NZ with my friends (brand new GS 800, V-Strom 600 and Tiger 900). Perfect online communication before as well as during our trip, staff in Auckland very nice and friendly. Our 100% recommendations

March 11, 2025

I just got home from an amazing motorcycle tour of New Zealand. I spent 15 days on a Suzuki V-Strom 650 rented from Te Waipounamu and led by Fred Rau. The motorcycle performed flawlessly and was in perfect condition (as were the other 5 motorbikes on our tour). I highly recommend renting motorcycles from John and going on a tour led by Fred Rau.

March 1, 2018

I rented from Easy Rider in Auckland for a two week adventure around the country in late Feb/early Mar 2025. Jason and Karmen provided me with a Triumph Bonneville America, as well as helmet, bags, and camping gear. They couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating, and the motorbike was perfect for my purposes. From the time I started the booking process, to picking up the motorbike and gear, to returning everything and settling up, they were professional, friendly, and pleasant to work with. I never felt like it was purely transactional, and I appreciate that. You won't go wrong with Easy Rider Motorcycle Hires.

March 12, 2025

Crazy experience with the best electric motorbike i ever try. From beach to beach, vignard and also the big motorbike park near the sport park.

March 5, 2021

When I was a boy growing up in Iowa there was a small local sporting goods store whose posted slogan was, “In Business for Fun”. That is the feeling I got from Te Waipounamu Motorcycle Tours Ltd: completely professional, but in business for the fun of motorcycling. John Rains is the proprietor of Te Waipounamu Motorcycle Tours. The motorbikes were well sorted out. The price negotiated for our extended rental was fair to both of us. In addition, both of us really appreciated John’s willingness to mount a Ram ball on my motorbike for a GPS and the throttle lock we brought with us, on my friend’s motorbike. Te Waipounamu Motorcycle Tours’ courtesy was further extended to us when they agreed to store our flight luggage and clothing during our 25 day tour of discovery, which did in no small part, make it all possible. John took the time at the end of our trip to sit down and talk with my friend and me at the end of tour supper, which was a welcome surprise and very much appreciated. Although John wasn’t seated near my passenger, she commented to us that John had been very kind and gracious to her. She appreciated the personal attention and courtesy. The personal touch impressed all of us. Top flight service can be a rare commodity in today’s fast paced world, whether here in the States or in New Zealand, but we found it at Te Waipounamu Motorcycle Tours Ltd. Congratulations on a shop well run and best wishes to you and your men down the road. Sincerely, Craig Ament

March 8, 2019

Rented a motorbike for two weeks and roamed around the south Island. Service in and out was friendly and helpful, with lots of advice from experienced riders. The motorbike (a 2015 DL650) was delivered tuned up and ready to roll, and it purred like a kitten for 4500 km worth of mountains and chaos. Price was about 300$ less than competing companies. To improve : the gear I was loaned (at a bargain price of 50 bucks for head to toe equipment) was all well worn. Serviceable but showing age and wear. That's ok, I came to ride not to win fashion shows.

Oct. 25, 2018

The team here were awesome at helping us decide what we needed (from motorbikes to scooters). We ended up hiring a electric scooter for the day it was the most amazing way to see the Island. The team made sure we had an extra large battery so that we could tandem on the scooter all day and not run out of battery - we had it from 10am-6.30pm and still had 40% battery when we dropped it back. Would highly recommend

Jan. 15, 2021

The Best Motorcycle Rental Company in New Zealand. Nan and his crew were the best in making a 3 week tour of the South Island a true dream ride. I rented a late model BMW F750GS and had a trouble-free trip. Nan was always available through the holidays to help me out and answer questions. Book with Te Waipounamu and save grief from renting at other discount rental companies in Christchurch. BTW: second time renting from Te Waipounamu, first time being in 2011. Both great experiences.

Jan. 31, 2024