Great Taste Trail Cycling Tour
Experience culinary delights, fine wines, and breathtaking scenery
Lifetime Deposit
Self-Guided
Great Taste Trail Cycling Tour Overview
Explore the flavours of New Zealand's South Island on a self-guided cycling tour along the Great Taste Trail.
Your bike tour will start and ending in Nelson. Along the way, this 6-day pedalling journey takes you through stunning landscapes and local vineyards, offering the chance to sample delicious wines.
Cycling the Great Taste Trail offers a mix of paved trails, country roads, and gravel tracks on mostly flat terrain. Enjoy mountain and ocean vistas, and experience the pristine Abel Tasman National Park. Optional activities like cycling, kayaking, trekking, and dolphin spotting make for an unforgettable adventure.
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Trip highlights
Appreciate the beauty of New Zealand's stunning seaside and dramatic Alpine landscape.
Savour incredible delights and fine wine at local cellar doors as you ride and dine.
Cycle in a private group on this self-guided cycling adventure tour.
Pedal through a variety of scenic terrain and enjoy the balmy Mediterranean climate.
Day By Day Itinerary
Arrive to Nelson (flights from all major NZ cities), transfers included. Meet your guide and fellow riders at a local restaurant for dinner and get to know each other!
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Nelson
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Dinner
Begin your ride from your hotel and enjoy a fun stop at a fascination museum! A wine tasting, lunch and views await you on the trail. Retire to Wakefield for a comfortable overnight.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Wakefield
- Distance:
- 30km
- Meals:
- Breakfast
The journey to Kaiteriteri features a thrilling ride through Spooners Tunnel, a delightful bakery stop with incredible pies and a brief forest transfer. A scenic route alongside the Motueka River leads to the inviting ocean – perfect for a refreshing swim on a warm day!
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Kaiteriteri
- Distance:
- 50km
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch
Today is a rest day from the bikes, but a highlight visit to the Abel Tasman National Park. After enjoying views from your boat transfer, enjoy a fully guided informative hike through this incredible national park.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Kaiteriteri
- Distance:
- 10km hike
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch
Another exciting day of pedaling today. Riverside cycling and quirky cafe visits decorate the route on your way to the inlet hub of Mapua. End the day with a private wine tasting overlooking the water and a special restaurant dinner.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Mapua
- Distance:
- 40km
- Meals:
- Breakfast, dinner
Jump on a ferry to cross the fast flowing Mapua inlet, then oceanside cycling, and maybe a quick swim on your way back to Nelson for sad farewells and onward transfers or an extra night in Nelson.
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- 32km
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch
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Inclusions
Included
- 5 full breakfasts, 3 dinners, 1 sumptuous lunch and 2 picnic lunches are included.
- Accommodations for 5 nights are included.
- This tour is fully guided with on call support/sag wagon never far away. Pick up and drop off transfers are included, as well as boat transfers to and from Abel Tasman National Park.
- All food and wine tastings and outlet visits per itinerary
- Boat transfers to and from Abel Tasman National Park, park entry, fully guided walk with National Park Guide
- Mapua Ferry ticket
- Lightweight fair trade cycling t-shirt
- Environmentally friendly water bottle
- Guide services
- Fully guided with on call support/sag wagon never far away
Not included
- Getting to and from Nelson
- Any flights
- Meals not mentioned as included
- Travel insurance
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Fees not mentioned as included
- Bike rental
Optional Extras
- Bike rental:
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- Hybrid Bike
- E- Bike
- Extra nights in Nelson
- Single room upgrades
Non-Standard Cancellation
- Cancellations 65 days or more prior to tour start date: Your deposit will be held by 10Adventures with terms of the Lifetime Deposit Promotion as listed above, and all other payments will be refunded.
- Cancellations between 34 and 64 days prior to tour start date: 50% cancellation fee. If full payment received, any amount over the 50% cancellation fee will be returned.
- Cancellations between 0 and 33 days prior to tour start date: 100% cancellation fee.
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FAQ
We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 3 / 5. A combination of paved trails, quiet country roads and gravel tracks, the majority of cycling is on flat, scenic terrain and is a delight to ride. Average daily distances are 30 km-40 km. The tour will complete the full Great Taste Trail loop, and includes a short shuttle section to keep you off the steep dirt tracks.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
5 full breakfasts, 3 restaurant dinners, 1 sumptuous lunch and 2 picnic lunches are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover biking. Get your travel insurance.
You can fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), which is well-connected to major cities in New Zealand, including Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. However, you can also reach the city by car, bus or train, however, these might be long-distance journeys.
Yes, the tour material is in English.
The tour ends where it starts, in Nelson.
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. You can choose from Hybrid Bike or E-Mountain E-Bike.
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a bike suitable for itinerary demands.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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