Great Taste Trail multi-day bike rides explore Nelson Tasman over three to seven days. Choose independent cycling with local support, from boutique coastal escapes to longer inland itineraries and e-bike holidays. The featured packages include accommodation, luggage transfers and bike hire, with routes, meals and transfers varying by tour.
Coastal Views, Cellar Doors and Time to Unwind
Make your next cycling holiday as much about the stops as the scenery. Starting from Nelson, Great Taste Trail itineraries connect estuary boardwalks, coastal paths and welcoming communities. Ride through Rabbit Island, explore the cafés and galleries around Māpua Wharf, or follow orchard-lined routes towards Motueka and Kaiteriteri.
Inland journeys reveal another side of Nelson Tasman, with hop gardens, river valleys, rural villages and the historic Spooners Tunnel. Along the way, local wineries, breweries and artisan food producers provide tempting reasons to pause. Choose a holiday that gives you the right balance of riding, exploring and settling into comfortable accommodation each evening.
Choose Your Great Taste Trail Cycling Holiday
Ride Independently, with Local Support
Travel light with accommodation, luggage transfers, bike hire and route information arranged for you. Some packages include an e-bike, while others include a standard bike with an optional electric upgrade. Included meals, ferry crossings, airport transfers and shuttle services differ between tours, so compare the details when choosing your holiday.
These itineraries combine the freedom of independent riding with local planning and assistance. Match your choice to the daily distances, hills and riding surfaces, as well as the number of days available. Longer routes can include rural roads and substantial days in the saddle. Tell us about your cycling experience and preferred pace so we can help you choose a suitable package. For shorter outings, explore our Great Taste Trail self-guided cycle tours.
Compare Great Taste Trail Multi-Day Cycling Holidays
| Cycling holiday | Duration | Bike arrangement | What makes it different? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Great Taste Supported Bike Tour | 4–7 days | Standard bike included; e-bike upgrade available | A flexible premium itinerary combining coastal and inland riding, boutique accommodation and options to add extra days |
| Great Taste Trail Premium Cycle Tour | 3 days / 2 nights | Standard bike included; e-bike upgrade available | A shorter boutique escape combining coastal riding with the Moutere countryside |
| Great Taste Trail Explorer | 5 days / 4 nights | Standard bike included; e-bike upgrade available | An inland and coastal itinerary with an additional overnight stop at Wakefield to spread the riding across five days |
| Great Taste Trail Delight | 4 days / 3 nights | Standard bike included; e-bike upgrade available | A more concentrated itinerary through Spooners Tunnel, rural valleys and Māpua, with longer riding days at the start |
| Great Taste Trail & Abel Tasman E-Bike Tour | 4 days / 3 nights | E-bike included | Three cycling days followed by an Abel Tasman sea shuttle experience, with lunch at Awaroa Lodge |
| Great Taste Trail Circuit by E-Bike | 4 days / 3 nights | E-bike included | Coastal and inland riding through Māpua, Motueka and Spooners Tunnel, with a shuttle connection on Day 3 |
| Magical Māpua & Moutere by E-Bike | 3 days / 2 nights | E-bike included | Two nights based in Māpua, with coastal exploring, Moutere wine country and selected dining experiences |
All seven packages offer independent riding with arranged local support. Daily distances, accommodation, meals and transfer arrangements vary. Itineraries may include road sections, shuttle transfers or adjusted routes; confirm the current riding plan and inclusions for your travel dates.
