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Nelson to Mapua Guided Cycle Tour - For 2

Nelson and Abel Tasman

TJN022

For 2 people

1 Day

$798

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$798

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Overview

Highlights

Discover the beauty of Tasman's Great Taste Trail
Relaxing, customised cycle tour with your own personal guide
Stop at wineries, craft breweries and museums depending on your interests

Become fully immersed in the Tasman's Great Taste Trail with this full day cycle tour. Your guide will curate a custom itinerary to suit your interests that may include stops at wineries, breweries and museums, while also experiencing the beauty of Nelson and Mapua, and everything in between!

What's Included?

Bike and helmet hire
Repair kit, carrier bag, odometer and trail documentation
Personal guide for the day
Bottled water
Souvenir map
Mapua Ferry crossing
Mapua Wharf to Nelson transfer
Lunch voucher (25$/person)

Starting in Nelson, your personal guide will get a feel for your interests while fitting you with a bike and safety equipment. You might want to stop in at the World of Wearable Art exhibition and a host of local pubs, wineries and craft breweries along the way. They are great spots to relax, catch your breath and grab a bite to eat. After running you through the order of the day, you'll hop on your bike and head off towards Mapua on Tasman's 35km Great Taste Trail.

You will follow the blue Great Taste Trail markers out of Nelson City, following the old Railway Reserve cycle path on the way to Richmond. You may choose to savour a refreshing craft beer/lunch from Stoke or Eddyline Brewery before turning onto the coastal path, where there'll be a chance to taste award-winning wines at Te-Mania or Seifried wineries.

Following this, you'll enjoy some bird watching on the Waimea Estuary which is home to a range of internationally significant bird species including the white heron. The path then takes you across the Waimea Swing Bridge and on to Rabbit Island where you will board a ferry for a short scenic trip across the channel to Mapua. Make the most of your free time here by exploring the local galleries, restaurants, cafes, shops and the Golden Bear Brewery before being transported back to Nelson City.

Session Length

This experience is a full day in duration, starting at around 9am and returning at 6pm
Available all year round, excluding Christmas Day

Important Information

Restrictions

Minimum age of 18 is required if consuming alcohol.

Guidelines

This tour is all grade one riding (easy) where a moderate fitness level is required
A disclaimer must be signed by all participants prior to commencing their experience
Participants are advised to make their own insurance provisions in case of unforeseen circumstances
Return transportation from Nelson Airport or your local accommodation can be organised through the supplier at an additional cost
Beer and wine tastings are at your own cost
Minimum age of 18 is required if consuming alcohol; ID may be required

Cancellation

Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to this policy:

Rescheduling

Over 60 days prior to the experience date: No charge
Between 11 and 60 days prior to your experience date: A cancellation fee of 15% of your itinerary total will apply
Within 10 days of your travel departure date: No refund will be given
Change of participant is not permitted

Numbers on the Day

The tour runs with a minimum of two people.

Weather

In the event of rain or inclement weather your experience will still go ahead unless contacted by the experience provider.

Dress Code

Comfortable casual clothing.

Location

This experience departs from Nelson CBD and visits Richmond, Rabbit Island and Mapua.