Nelson Tasman
Motorcycle Festival

Two days of adventure riding at its best. 

 KMC are working with Nelson City council and Tasman District council to host an event for both Adventure Bikes and Road bikes that both showcases our region to visitors, and also allows local Adventure riders to enjoy access to a variety of off road trails that would not normally be available.  Road bikers will be catered for with 2 days of scenic roads throughout Nelson and Tasman while taking part in Poker runs and mini events individually or in teams of 4. 

NEW DATES!!

The festival will be held on Friday the 3rd and Saturday the 4th of May culminating in an evening prize giving in Nelson

In this first year we hope to attract 50 Adventure bike riders and 50 road bike riders. Being located in the middle of New Zealand we hope to attract a number of riders from outside of the region.

Each bike will need to be vetted by local motorcycle shops leading up to the event and stickered with sponsors logos to verify their participation. 

Two days of riding

The course has been planned to provide participates access to a unique range of trails and locations we would not normally be allowed to access.

ADVENTURE BIKES

Day 1- Urban riding and Forestry

Stages include- Centre of New Zealand, Grampians, Founders Park, Cable Bay Adventure Park

Day 2- Adventure Bikes rural and Forestry

Stage Include-The Gorge Mountain Bike Park.

More stages and trails to released in the coming weeks

ROAD BIKES

Day 1- Poker Run

Leave Nelson for a self guided poker run around the Tasman region visiting well known (and some not so well known) locations to collect a winning poker hand.

At these locations teams and individuals can participate in motorcycle skills tests and general life skills tests, to compete for a variety of prizes to be won for the weekend.

Day 2- Details to be released