Want a forest and bird experience like no other? Come to NZ . . .

Isolation doesn’t work for everyone — but it’s what makes New Zealand’s native bush and forestry truly extraordinary. Nestled at the bottom of the world, our flora and fauna have evolved in remarkable isolation, resulting in a landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth. Around 80% of our trees, plants, and shrubs are endemic, you won’t find them growing naturally anywhere else. For motorcycle riders seeking an unforgettable journey, we offer a one-of-a-kind playground through towering forests, ancient trees, and untouched wilderness.

New Zealand’s native bush isn’t just a forest — it’s a living, breathing ecosystem with five distinct layers: the forest floor, undergrowth, sub-canopy, canopy, and emergent layer. Each layer tells its own story and plays a crucial role in the health of the environment. Imagine riding your Moto Guzzi through beech forests where the canopy filters dappled sunlight above, or cruising past the majestic Kauri — some of the oldest and largest trees on the planet. Coastal Pohutukawa trees, known as New Zealand’s Christmas trees for their bright red blossoms, frame many scenic coastal routes, creating breathtaking backdrops at every turn.

Around 10-to-15% of New Zealand’s land area is cloaked in native flora. From the towering Rimu, Totara, Rata and Matai trees that dominate the emergent layer, to the dense podocarp and beech forests of the South Island, each ride gifts a corner of Aotearoa’s natural heritage.

But it’s not just the trees and plants that make this landscape so special — New Zealand is also home to some of the world’s most unique bird species, many of which evolved in isolation alongside the forests. Keep your eyes and ears open and you might spot the vibrant Tui with its melodic song, the friendly yet cheeky Pīwakawaka, fantail, or glimpse the elusive Kiwi, our country’s iconic nocturnal bird. Keep your eyes peeled for the Kererū, a huge wood pigeon known for getting drunk on fermented berries and sometimes falling out of trees!

And watch out for the South Island's Kea, a clever and mischievous alpine parrot, who is famous for stealing things like windscreen wipers and cameras (watch your bike when you're around them!)

There’s no better way to truly connect with this ancient landscape, and its winged friends, than on two wheels.

Don’t just take our word for it — come ride amongst New Zealand’s incredible native forests and discover why this country is a Moto Guzzi rider’s dream destination.