3 Day Great Taste Trail with Backroad Supported Bike Adventure

From Nelson, this 3 Day Great Taste Trail with Backroad Bike Adventure cycling tour in New Zealand gives you a real taste of the region.

The Great Taste Trail provides visitors many options for exploration into some of the most scenic back country roads led by professional guides, all at a pace within your comfort zone. This combination of breathtaking landscapes and a multitude of cycling options feature serene country back roads, vineyards, hop gardens, orchards and winding rivers framed by Kahurangi National Park. As many of our routes on the 3 Day Great Taste Trail with Backroad Bike Adventure also pass wineries, artisan shops, artists' studios, galleries, and cafes, you will have plenty of reasons to make frequent stops.

The Nelson region is renowned for its abundant vineyards and creative enclaves, and has much more to offer cyclists of all skill levels. We are intimately familiar with the lay of the land, and will map you out the best routes that will suit your abilities and interests. If your idea of a cycling adventure is hopping from one café to the next, we know just where to bring you. If you are looking for hilly or steeper routes, we can customize the tour so you get the challenge that you crave.

Our tours are tailored according to the group's range of abilities so everyone, whether cyclist or non-cyclist, makes the most of the routes and enjoy the tour to the fullest.

Upgrades to electric bikes (e-Bikes) are available at extra cost.

Possible itinerary

• Day 1: Nelson to Mapua (35kms)
• Day 2: Kaiteriteri to Mapua (up to 43kms)
• Day 3: Mahana and Moutere winery route (25 – 37kms)