✓ Fully guided ride along the coast from Nelson to Māpua, with a local guide sharing stories along the way
✓ Coffee and a treat at a hidden café
✓ Cruise the boardwalks and estuary views of the Waimea Inlet
✓ Ride through the forest and golden beaches of Rabbit Island, then hop aboard the ferry to Māpua (tickets included)
✓ Explore Māpua’s studios, galleries and breweries
✓ A relaxed waterfront lunch with drinks
A private guided coastal ride packed with sweeping Tasman Bay views, local stories, native birdlife and the creative charm of Māpua’s waterfront.
After a pick-up from your accommodation, your guide will lead you out of Nelson along the coastal Great Taste Trail. Stop for coffee and a treat at a hidden café, then cruise the boardwalks of the Waimea Inlet, one of the largest estuaries in the South Island. Keep an eye out for wading birds such as kōtuku ngutupapa (royal spoonbills) and godwits, and hear the conservation stories helping this special habitat thrive.
Ride on through the pine forest and past the golden beaches of Rabbit Island (Moturoa), then hop aboard the ferry for a short, scenic crossing to Māpua. Here, explore the village’s studios, galleries and breweries before settling in for a relaxed waterfront lunch with drinks. With full support all day and transfers back to your accommodation, all you need to do is enjoy the ride.
Check the booking page for current availability or get in touch for assistance.
Everything is taken care of, so you can simply relax and enjoy the day. Your experience includes:
Final inclusions are confirmed when you book.
Choose from our wide range of bikes, including comfortable touring bikes, low-step and cross-bar e-bikes, a tandem, an electric cargo bike, plus kids’ bikes and trailers for the whole family. We’ll match you with the right bike and size when you book.
As this is a private guided experience, our team will be in touch before your tour to confirm your pick-up time and location, along with any dietary or accessibility needs, so your day runs smoothly from start to finish.
Book online or contact Cycle Nelson if you would like assistance.
