Back in 2013 we visited NZ by car, and immediately know we had to come back and ride a Harley.

After some searching on the net I ran across Bularangi's homepage; all the information given their gave us a pretty good feeling that they may be the RIGHT people to deal with.

After intial contact was established Ali was more than very helpful to plan our 4 weeks trip. She even sent a motorcycle atlas to Germany, and gave us additional recommendations based on their experience.

When we arrived a perfectly maintained ULTRA CLASSIC was waiting for us in Auckland. Minor problems, i.e. missing tie-downs for the ferry crossings, were solved immediately. Ali showed her concern when cyclone Pam hit NZ and she contacted us to make sure we understand the situation and how to avoid any risk. We stayed at the Bularangi Lodge in Waihi and Ali spent time with us for an exceptional diner.

We put about 6200 km on the bike, with no problem at all - me dropping it is not the bikes problem :-(

I cannot see anybody beating Bularangi when it comes to touring or hiring a Harley Davidson in NZ.

Thanks again Ali; we had the time of our lifetime.

Reviewed over 9 years ago

The guys at Bularangi could not have been more helpful to a pair of virtual novices from England.

The bike was in prefect order & we were given all the kit we needed to handle copious amounts of baggage. Importantly, prior to our arrival & over several weeks, Baz or Ali were extremely prompt & helpful with endless email queries & we appreciated their patience. We can't credit Bularangi with creating some of the finest scenery in the world on the South Island but certainly seeing it on one of their bikes made it extra special

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

We´re a long time Harley riders (me and my wife) in Brazil (where we ride our bike) and worldwide (Europe, US, South America, always on rented bikes), so I am very comfortable to state that we´ve never

had the highest level of services (we could say “personal care”) we´ve got from Baz (the Master of the Bikes) and (Ali, the Angel Guardian of our journey). They provide good bikes, maps, accommodation, tips and a valuable support to fulfill my wife´s dream to be at the Hobbit premiere in Wellington and to have a dinner at Hobbiton´s Green Dragon Pub 

We did a 20 days independent tour in both islands, riding 3000km in 2 bikes and 15 overnight places. Even though it was a complete unknown country (continent, hemisphere) for us (not to mention the left lane drive “look right and drive left” – Baz´ golden tip), we felt always very confident and protected by our Boularangi friends, like when we face a sturdy thunderstorm in Coromandel Peninsula and Ali shows all her concern, care and professionalism, advising us to stay one day more where we are, to avoid us to drive amidst the storm.

We will surely be back to NZ (we´ve miss the Coromandel Loop on a good wheather, it rained all the time ) and surely will hire Boularangi again.

Thanks and cheers to all you kiwi awesome guys

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

These guys were absolutely great.

They dropped off the new and well cared for bike at the hotel on the evening before my trip, programmed my gps already with the nicest routes and off I was. Coming from Switzerland I had to concentrate on the left hand traffic, but with Baz's tips I got the hang of it quick. Ali at the office organized a Hobitton tour and tickets ready to go once I made to the Shire. Great experince as well. I had a great time and when I brought the bike back it was smooth and hasselfree.

Reviewed about 10 years ago

Ali and Baz have got to be the best "business/customer" oriented people I have ever met.

They provided a great experience for us, with very well maintained scooters. I could not have asked for more. It was like meeting up with my best bros right from start to finish.

Like Spinaltap's amps, these folks are a definite "11". Thank you so very much!

Reviewed about 10 years ago

Back in 2013 we visited NZ by car, and immediately know we had to come back and ride a Harley.

After some searching on the net I ran across Bularangi's homepage; all the information given their gave us a pretty good feeling that they may be the RIGHT people to deal with.

After intial contact was established Ali was more than very helpful to plan our 4 weeks trip. She even sent a motorcycle atlas to Germany, and gave us additional recommendations based on their experience.

When we arrived a perfectly maintained ULTRA CLASSIC was waiting for us in Auckland. Minor problems, i.e. missing tie-downs for the ferry crossings, were solved immediately. Ali showed her concern when cyclone Pam hit NZ and she contacted us to make sure we understand the situation and how to avoid any risk. We stayed at the Bularangi Lodge in Waihi and Ali spent time with us for an exceptional diner.

We put about 6200 km on the bike, with no problem at all - me dropping it is not the bikes problem :-(

I cannot see anybody beating Bularangi when it comes to touring or hiring a Harley Davidson in NZ.

Thanks again Ali; we had the time of our lifetime.

Reviewed over 9 years ago

On Holiday from the UK.

Had a fabulous days ride out from Auckland to and around the coromandel peninsula, very good prices, hired a roadking which was very nicely turned out and rode wonderfully, jackets and helmets supplied, we had a guide for the day who showed us the best route and to give us some local insight. A real nice guy and good rider/guide. I Would recommend this company and this route (but not a great route if your not an experienced rider as the road is very twisty up and downhill ) We loved it😎

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

Nothing is perfect so you get a 9!

and may I say thank you very much.. good people at the front and the back of the scoot adventure.

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

Ali and Baz have got to be the best "business/customer" oriented people I have ever met.

They provided a great experience for us, with very well maintained scooters. I could not have asked for more. It was like meeting up with my best bros right from start to finish.

Like Spinaltap's amps, these folks are a definite "11". Thank you so very much!

Reviewed about 10 years ago

These guys were absolutely great.

They dropped off the new and well cared for bike at the hotel on the evening before my trip, programmed my gps already with the nicest routes and off I was. Coming from Switzerland I had to concentrate on the left hand traffic, but with Baz's tips I got the hang of it quick. Ali at the office organized a Hobitton tour and tickets ready to go once I made to the Shire. Great experince as well. I had a great time and when I brought the bike back it was smooth and hasselfree.

Reviewed about 10 years ago

From the moment we contacted Ali and Baz to see if they could help us fulfill our dream of touring the North Island of New Zealand on a Harley everything was taken care of.

The finest details were covered with professionalism, friendliness and hospitality which was outstanding. When we collected the original bike we reserved it proved a bit of a handful, so a quick telephone call later and we were then riding the Heritage Softail which is the same bike we own in Zurich. This model was better suited to us as we are so familiar with it, it made the adventure so much better.

The trip details provided by Ali and Baz were outstanding and we literally had the time of our lives, covering most of the trips they had suggested and recommended. The other tips concerning places to eat and stop at were fabulous, and without the guidance and assistance of this great team we would not have seen as much as we did. New Zealand is paradise and to have a service like this available is such a great initiative.

We wish Ali and Baz continued success and have no problem whatsoever in recommending their business to anyone.

With fondest regards,

Sandra and Robert Downie

Reviewed almost 11 years ago

I planned the trip to New Zealand with my 19 yr old niece and really wanted to take in some riding as part of the trip.

I am an experienced rider, she however has never ridden before so I was a little concerned how she might take it all in. She said she was game so I went ahead with the plan.

It was a piece of cake from the moment I made the decision to go with Bularangi. I emailed the inquiry explaining the situation and very quickly received a cheerful, informative response with detailed information on how the day would play out.

Ali was incredibly flexible with the plan in case the weather did not cooperate. I certainly did not want my niece's first bike tour experience to be in an all day washout because I was locked in to the reservation.

Ali's instant understanding of my desire to build a love of the sport for my niece was wonderfully refreshing.

True to her emails, she called our hotel the night before to do a 'weather check' and see that we were arrived in town, happy, healthy and ready for our tour.

At 8:30am ON THE NOSE, Dave and Glen pulled up at the front door of our hotel. We geared up and set off on one of the most fun days I have had in my life. Their love of riding and professionalism as hosts shined thru in how smooth the day played out. Even though both of them had personal plans later that evening, they took the extra time to come back into town a lovely scenic route that we did not have time for in the morning. Expanding the reason why I love to ride and giving us the opportunity to fall even more in love with the breathtakingly beautiful New Zealand.

At the end of the day my niece could not stop talking about how fantastic the ride was and asked if she could come with my husband and myself when we take our 3 or 4 day bike trips in the States. Complete Success!

Thank You! Ali and Dave and Glen for a wonderful day! and a future of watching the next generation grow into two-wheeled explorers.

Reviewed over 11 years ago

Ali and Baz helped us plan our independant tour from start to finish.

Ali was available on the phone whenever we had a query from here in the UK. Once they knew what we wanted they gave excellent advice on routes and accomodation. We had a specacular 12 day tour covering the top of North Island. 300 k's a day was about right and gave us time to enjoy the scenery and swim etc. Our bike (Ultra classic) was comfortable and reliable, much larger than what we are used to but ideal for the tour. Plenty of storage space. Sat nav was essential and all set up for us. We were even given a $100 dollar voicher to make up for the sat nav arriving 1 day late.. Highlights of our tour were the Bay of Islands (receomend arriving by ferry one way but leaving by road as the route is great on a bike. Also the coromandel if you enjoy bends. All in all a fabulous experience. Already saving for our return to do South Island!

Fran and Stan

Reviewed almost 12 years ago

Great Customer Service from the first enquiry email.

If you are considering hiring a Harley Davidson to tour New Zealand - and if you ride a motorcycle you will know it is the only way to see any country at it's best - then you will get first class service from Baz and Ali...Not forgetting Tony of course! Thanks for a great experience guys!

Reviewed almost 12 years ago

My wife and I hired Harleys for a day, to tour the Coromandel.

Ali was a star leading up to the trip and very accommodating, as we had a tight travel schedule. On the day, bikes were ready when we arrived, decent helmets, gloves and jackets were available. The bikes ran faultlessly and we had great weather. The Coromandel loop is some 260km of winding, ascending and descending, good quality road, with spectacular scenery. An added bonus was that the annual Beach Hop was on and and on our way down from Whitianga in the afternoon, we passed a huge number of pristine cars from the 50s and 60s travelling towards us. After returning the bikes, Baz and Ali invited us to share a drink with them on the back patio, a great end to a fantastic and memorable day. Thanks guys, we won't hesitate to recommend you !

Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in March 2012

Sorry for the late review.

Hi Ali,

It was an amazing experience all together. The bike, the route, the hotels, and mostly your company have all been great. We had an unforgettable experience and will hopefully be back soon to tour the Southern island.

We really appreciate your efforts in organizing the whole trip, to the last detail (including the stops we made). We especially enjoyed the ride around Taupo Lake and up the volcano roads. The lodges you chose for us were also excellent. We highly recommend the Poet's Corner in Waihi and the Taupu Lake Lodge.

Thanks for everything.

Rana and Imad

Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012

I had been waiting over 30 years to do this and I was not disappointed!!

I felt completely safe and enjoyed every minute and km of our ride around the Coromandel.

Baz was awesome. My daughter and I would recommend this experience to all!

Reviewed over 12 years ago

I was very pleased with the response time from Ali when enquiring about the tour.

She responded in a timely manner considering the time change we were dealing with.

Baz was my tour guide for the day, and he did a very fine job at that. He is very knowledgable about the area including the history and culture. The Coromandel Peninsula Tour was fabulous. The sights we saw were beautiful!! The route we road was very enjoyable.

This tour was definitely the highlight of my trip to New Zealand. I am looking forward to my next New Zealand adventure!!

Reviewed almost 13 years ago

This has to be my best motorcycle trip to date.

Everyday was excellent and so it is hard to define a particluar highlight. The booking, collection and returning the bike was so easy to do. The roads were excellent for motorbikes and I found every day was a different experience. I definetly want to return to do it all again

Reviewed almost 13 years ago