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SINGLE DAY
CYCLE TOURS

Immerse yourself in Nelson and experience it like a local. Since 2009, Cycle Nelson has been sharing the region’s stunning landscapes, hidden gems, and delicious local flavours with riders of all levels.
Our single day cycle tours offer rich, unforgettable adventures — from scenic trails to boutique wineries, beaches, and historic spots — all created by people who call this place home. Sit back and cycle, enjoy the ride, and connect with the stories, tastes, and sights that make Nelson Tasman so special.
Self Guided Tour

Mapua Cycle & Shuttle Tour

Coastal 28km ride to Mapua via Rabbit Island, ferry crossing included, explore wharf cafés, wineries, and galleries, then shuttle back to Nelson.

Coastal 28km ride to Mapua via Rabbit Island, ferry crossing included, explore wharf cafés, wineries, and galleries, then shuttle back to Nelson.

Coastal 28km ride to Mapua via Rabbit Island, ferry crossing included, explore wharf cafés, wineries, and galleries, then shuttle back to Nelson.

Coastal 28km ride to Mapua via Rabbit Island, ferry crossing included, explore wharf cafés, wineries, and galleries, then shuttle back to Nelson.
$160pp
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$50 E-bike upgrade
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Mapua Cycle & Shuttle Tour

Coastal 28km ride to Mapua via Rabbit Island, ferry crossing included, explore wharf cafés, wineries, and galleries, then shuttle back to Nelson.
$160pp
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$50 E-bike upgrade
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SINGLE DAY
CYCLE TOURS

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Magical Mapua: Cycle and Shuttle Tour

Coastal 28km ride to Māpua via Rabbit Island, ferry crossing included, explore wharf cafés, wineries, and galleries, then shuttle back to Nelson
$160pp
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$50 E-bike upgrade
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Self Guided
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Spooner's Tunnel Tour – A Scenic Downhill Adventure

Shuttle into the Tasman hills, then enjoy 50km downhill through forests, farmland, historic Spooner’s Tunnel, hop plantations, native forests, wineries, and villages back to Nelson. Optional coastal detour to Rabbit Island & Māpua
$145pp (min 2)
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$50 E-bike upgrade
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Gravity Winery + Gallery – 'Tuscany of NZ' Boutique Winery Tour

Cycle 15–30km through Moutere’s rolling vineyards and hills, visiting boutique wineries, historic pubs, artisan food, and coastal village Māpua. Morning and afternoon shuttles included
$295pp (min 2)
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$50 E-bike upgrade
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Great Taste Wine Tours – Great Taste Trail

Bronze – Classic Wine & Cycle $95pp
Cycle scenic trails to Seifried Winery and optional stops at cafés, artisan foods, and microbreweries

Silver – Coastal Wine & Māpua Escape $175pp
Ride to Seifried Winery, Rabbit Island, ferry to Mapua for wine tasting, galleries, and cafés

Gold – Ultimate Wine & Dine Experience $225pp
Explore Rabbit Island and Māpua, enjoy wine tastings, local art, boutique shops, and fine dining with shuttle back to Nelson
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Great Taste Beer Tour – Stoke Brewery & Pub Tour

Cycle a relaxed flat route through Nelson’s breweries, pubs, and coastal trails, including Eddyline, McCashin’s, Coastal Country Pub, and Sprig + Fern Tavern
$130pp
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$50 E-bike upgrade
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Self Guided
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Freehouse Great Taste Beer Tour – Extended

Explore Nelson’s breweries and iconic pubs on mostly off-road trails, ending at The Free House with a tasting
$160pp
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$50 E-bike upgrade
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Self Guided
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Paddle & Pedal Tour: SUP-Paddle-Boarding or Kayak

Combine a full day coastal bike ride with a 1-hour morning kayak or SUP session, explore wildlife at Fifeshire Rock, enjoy a swim, coffee, or local treats, then ride along the coast on the Great Taste Trail
$90pp
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Self Guided
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Waka & Wheels Tour

Shuttle to Kaiteriteri, enjoy a 3-hour cultural Waka experience, then cycle 46km to Māpua via Great Taste Trail with local food and drink stops
$295pp
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Self Guided
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Rabbit Island Picnic Tour – Golden Sands & Gourmet Delights

Flat 45km round-trip to Rabbit Island, enjoy beaches, coastal views, orchards, swing bridges, and a picnic with local treats. Optional winery, gallery, or brewery stops on return
$125pp
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$50 E-bike upgrade
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Self Guided
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Family Fun Loop

Trail bikes, E-bikes, child bikes, trailers available.
Easy off-road loop with coastal views, cafés, bars, beaches, playgrounds, plus stops at The Honest Lawyer pub, Pic’s Peanut Butter World, Classic Car Museum, or McCashin’s Brewery
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Mapua

Magical Māpua Artisan Tour – Coastal Taste & Culture

Guided coastal ride with sweeping Tasman Bay views, Māori and European history, native birdlife, and conservation stops. Coffee and treat at a hidden café, golden sands of Rabbit Island, and ferry to Māpua village for artisan studios, galleries, breweries, and a relaxed waterfront lunch

Inclusions: bike & helmet, transfers, guide, coffee/ice cream, pastry/scone, ferry ticket, lunch, return transport
2 People = $1,990 
Extra $363pp
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10am–4pm
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Guided
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Mapua

Magical Māpua Artisan Wine Tour – Curated Coastal Experience

Premium e-bike journey along Tasman Bay with sweeping coastal views, Māori and European history, and
conservation stories. Stop for coffee and a fresh-baked treat, visit a boutique family-run winery for a guided
tasting, and ride on to Rabbit Island before a short ferry to Māpua. Finish with a wine-tasting tree and seasonal
lunch platter on the waterfront, plus time to explore galleries and artisan studios

Inclusions: premium e-bike & helmet, guide, transfers, coffee & treat, boutique winery tasting, ferry ticket, wine
tasting tree & lunch, return transport
2 People $2,240
Extra $425pp
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10am–4pm
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Guided
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Moutere House

Marvelous Moutere Tour – Boutique Wineries & Artisan Treasures

Shuttle from Nelson to the sun-drenched Moutere Valley, “New Zealand’s Tuscany,” then enjoy a guided e-bike
journey through rolling vineyards, orchard-lined lanes, and artisan studios. Stop at boutique wineries like
Gravity, Heaphy, and Neudorf for private tastings with local platters, and explore the Moutere Inn, artisan
workshops, and historic sites along the way

Inclusions: bike & helmet, personal guide, transfers, wine tastings & platters, cafe/historic pub/art visits
(optional), return shuttle
2 People $2,475
Extra $788pp
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10am–5pm
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Guided
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Tunnel & Taste Tour – Ride, Sample, Discover

Shuttle from Nelson to Spooner’s Tunnel, a 1.4km historic railway tunnel, then cycle through native forests,
rolling farmland, orchards, vineyards, and hop plantations. Stop for seasonal treats, coffee, or ice cream, with
optional wine or craft beer tastings at boutique wineries and breweries along the way. Relaxed, scenic, and
flavour-filled

Inclusions: premium bike & helmet, guide, transfers, Spooner’s Tunnel experience, coffee/ice cream, seasonal
snacks, optional wine/beer tasting, return shuttle
2 People $2,175
Extra $588p
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10am–4pm
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Guided
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The Hop Cycle – Craft Beer Tour

Cycle through Nelson Tasman’s hop-growing heart, guided by locals to craft breweries and backroads. Sample
a wide range of beers and ciders, meet passionate brewers, and learn the region’s hop-growing heritage.
Relaxed pace, scenic trails, and immersive tasting experiences make for a flavour-packed day

Inclusions: bike & helmet, hop-loving guide, transfers, hop experience, craft brewery tour, beer tastings, local
snacks, return lift
2 People $2,175
Extra $588p

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11am–5pm
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Guided
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Custom guided tour

Custom Guided Tour

Enquire about our custom guided tour options.
Large groups or small
From $450pp
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$50 E-bike upgrade
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Talk to us about customising your perfect cycle tour.
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Multi-Day Tours

Guided multi-day tours designed to enrich your ride along the trails. This is cycling with support and local insight. Because sometimes the experience is the journey.
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Mountain Bike Tours

Explore the wild trails off the beaten track. Want to get there by chopper? Cycle back from the bay? Our bespoke tours take you into adventure.
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EXPLORE THE REGION

Nelson Tasman is at its most breathtaking when explored on a bike with Cycle Nelson. Follow the Great Taste Trail, a 200km loop connecting Nelson, Richmond, Wakefield, Motueka, and Kaiteriteri, and take in vineyards, orchards, and sparkling coastlines along the way. 

Stop at Māpua Wharf, cruise through the historic Spooners Tunnel, or enjoy the golden sands at Kaiteriteri. Ride world-class mountain bike trails carved through native forest and mountain ridges, where epic landscapes make every turn an adventure. Whether you’re a casual rider or a keen adventurer, seeing Nelson Tasman by bike with Cycle Nelson is an unforgettable way to experience the region.
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Bike Hire

Bike hire available from Nelson Airport, Tahunanui and Kaiteriteri. All bikes, all terrains with a cycle to suit your needs.
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Shuttle Services

Our cycling shuttle service across Nelson Tasman, including Nelson Airport luggage / accomodation drop off.
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