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Magical Mapua Charms in off-summer Season Selfguided Cycle Tour
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4 to 8 Hours
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Overview
This is a 26 km (2 hours approx) leisurely flat cycle ride on The Great Taste Trail which is one of New Zealand's Great Rides. You will cycle from Nelson to Mapua along the scenic Waimea coastal estuary. If it's warm, pack your swimwear, and perhaps enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches of Rabbit Island.
Cycling on super-comfortable hybrid bikes or ebikes,
your ride starts from our conveniently located depot at Nelson Airport right on the Great Taste Trail.
There's so much to see and do on the way to Mapua with
opportunities to visit award-winning wineries, artisan breweries, cafes and enjoy sampling the "Tastes of the Trail"
Visit an art glass blowing studio and perhaps catch them blowing glass.
Feel the wind in your hair as you ride paths and boardwalks and explore beautiful wetlands with native and exotic nesting birds.
We provide you simple maps and full trail explanation before you go.
At the end of the day we will transport you back from Mapua to Nelson.
What's Included
- Visit and possible tour of Pics Peanut Butter Factory on request
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Use of bicycle
- Wine and Beer Tastings are not included in the Tour price. Allow $10 approximately per tasting of up to 4 wines.
- Tickets on the cycle ferry from Rabbit Island to Mapua. Allow $12 per person
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
We are located in a cream-coloured terminal in Nelson Airport called Airport House. You will find us around the side of the building on your right before you get to the blue Cycle Hire Container.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Mapua
Mapua, where your tour finishes, is a lively seaside town full of the tastes and flavours of the region. With its wonderful restaurants and cafes, winebars where you can do wine tastings and artisan breweries for beer tastings, not to mention the iconic Mapua Smokehouse for fish and chips beside the sea, you will be spoilt for choice. And when you have done with eating and tastings, there's a plethora of art studios and galleries to explore.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Pics Peanut Butter A short detour from the trail, will take you to Pics Peanut Butter Factory. Their peanut butter is wonderful and vies for a place amongst the best. Complimentary tours (1 Hour) and tastings are available but you must book in advance (we can do that for you on request).
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Old Factory Corner
Old Factory Corner in Appleby is a one-stop-shop for local produce and specialty food vendors. Sustainability and showcasing the best of the Nelson Tasman region is at the heart of every business within this boutique complex. You will find great coffee, cafes with fine food, delicious fresh berry icecreams, a deli bursting with products of the region where you can have a free cheese tasting. Just a little further along the road there is a wine tasting opportunity at local organic wineries, Te Mania and Richmond Plains
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Hoglund Art Glass
Hoglund Art Glass Gallery and Studio is a leading creator of art glass. You can enjoy viewing glassblowing most days of the week. Find out how they craft the glass masterpieces through their glassblowing demonstrations. Their glass gallery houses handcrafted unique glass and glass jewellery. On display and available for purchase are glass masterpieces in striking designs from complex glass techniques.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Seifried Estate Cellar Door
Seifrieds is a family-owned winery and has produced fine wines in the Nelson region for over 48 years now. For those interested in wine, you can enjoy a tasting of some of Seifried's finest wines and see why Nelson is such a special place to grow and make wine. With a selection of both current and cellar release wines available, and some of their most interesting wines open for tasting, it’s a wonderful place to challenge your senses and try something new. The Harvest cafe here serves great food and what could be finer than a delicious meal accompanied by fine wines sitting among the vines.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Alcoholic beverages are only available to those over 18 years of age
Operated by Nelson Cycle Hire and Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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