Locals Said This Is New Zealand’s Best Road… Were They Right?

Haast Pass Motorcycle Ride | Queenstown to West Coast | BMW R1300 GSA | RTW S6 EP36 We’d heard it more than once… “If you ride one road in New Zealand, make it Haast Pass.” So we did. In this episode, we leave Queenstown and head west, chasing one of the most talked-about motorcycle routes in the country. What starts as wide open lake views quickly turns into something else entirely… tighter roads, changing weather, waterfalls dropping straight onto the tarmac, and that feeling you only get when a ride properly gets under your skin. This isn’t just about ticking off a famous road. It’s about finding out if it actually lives up to the hype. We’re riding our BMW R1300 GSA two-up, fully loaded, continuing our round-the-world journey and adding another stretch of road to the list that people told us we couldn’t miss. If you’re planning a New Zealand road trip, a motorcycle tour, or just wondering what Haast Pass is really like to ride… this is the full experience, exactly as we found it. 🛒 Our Travel Shop: Explore our travel-tested gear & stickers: https://seanandemilytravels.com/shop 🗺️ Navigation App – calimoto: Get a 30-day free trial ➤ Use code: S&E30 Get 10% off yearly plans ➤ Use code: S&E10 Start here: https://linktr.ee/calimoto_SeanandEmily 🛟 Travel Safety – Protected by Global Rescue: Worldwide emergency rescue, evacuation, and medical support for overlanders: