Hi Yannis,
You can get International flights direct to Christchurch, if you're flying to Auckland first you'll get a local flightto Chch pretty cheaply if you book early enough. Just watch the luggage allowance on the local flight as it may be less than your International limit.
The South Island is by far the most scenic and least populated. Pretty well all the roads are fantastic for riding, each have something different to offer. There are also lots of non sealed roads some of which are only open during the summer, these can take you into some really remote places. Bear in mind you'd need a suitable bike so a big road tourer wouldn't cut it. Not all rental companies allow bikes to be take off seal so check this out. Accommodation will be getting booked up by that time of year, especially in the tourist areas eg Queenstown, Wanaka, Takepo so better to have you're first night or so sorted. After that go where the sun is shining and book a day or two out, that way you have lots of flexibility rather than being stuck to a set itinerary.
Feel free to pm me if you need more specifics, or contact me through our web site - you'll find quite a lot of useful information there.
Cheers, Clive
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