Cycle Tours & Trails
Family-friendly Tours
Day Tours
What are the highlights of the Magical Mapua Cycle Tour?
- Cycle 26 km from Nelson to Mapua on a scenic self-guided coastal route
- Ride through waterfront trails, forest and the beaches of Rabbit Island
- Take the included ferry across Waimea Inlet
- Explore Mapua Wharf’s galleries, shops, cafés and local food
- Return comfortably to Nelson on the 4:30pm shuttle
What is included in the Magical Mapua Cycle Tour?
The tour includes:
- Trail bike hire
- Route briefing before departure
- Customised paper and digital maps
- Ferry ticket from Rabbit Island to Mapua
- Return shuttle from Mapua Wharf at around 4:30pm
An e-bike upgrade is available for an additional charge.
Food, drinks, winery purchases and other optional stops along the route are not included unless specifically stated in your booking.
The route covers approximately 26 km and is rated Difficulty 2, making it suitable for riders who are comfortable spending several hours on a bike at a relaxed pace.
This is a self-guided experience, so you ride independently using the supplied maps and route briefing rather than following a guide.
The day allows plenty of flexibility for café, winery and viewpoint detours, but you need to reach Mapua in time for the scheduled return shuttle at around 4:30pm.
A minimum of two people is required. Child rates are available on request, and guest heights should be supplied when booking so bikes can be prepared correctly.
Bring water, sun protection and clothing suited to the weather. A light rain layer is useful in changeable conditions.
- More than 24 hours before departure: $50 cancellation fee* per person
- Less than 24 hours before departure: No refund
Note: **Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.
