Pack up your worries and head off on a fantastic tour of the Nelson region
Discover sculptures and unexpected artistic touches along the route
Stop off at this wonderful winery on day 3
Get stuck into some lovely cycling and enjoy the fruits of your labor
Detour off route to some vineyards as you go

Art and Food Cycle Tour

Duration
5 days
Site savings
$12
From
$570 USD

A great 5 day ride for foodies and lovers of wine, craft beer or art. It includes a detour off the Great Taste Trail up into the beautiful Moutere foothills – the Tuscany of NZ. On this ride, you will have time to explore the historic Moutere area, with it's scenic hop gardens and premier vineyards. There are some hills on the route, so it is best for reasonably fit cyclists or for those riding electric bikes. For one day of this itinerary, the cycling is on roads, which are mostly very quiet.

  • Category
    Cultural & Historical
  • Type
    Self-Guided
  • Duration
    5 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    2 - Novice
  • Activity Level
    2 - Moderate
  • Elevation
    3 - Intermediate
  • Terrain
    Mixed
  • Distance
    64.3 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    12.9 miles
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  • Where does the tour start and end?

    The tour starts and ends in Nelson on the South Island of New Zealand. Nelson has its own airport (NSN) which connects to other airports within NZ. Both Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Wellington Airport (WLG) are international airports relatively closeby that connect with Nelson.

  • How long is the tour? How many days cycling?

    The tour is 5 days long with 5 days of cycling. There's an option to extend the tour by one extra day, so if you choose that option, the tour will then be 6 days long with 5 days of cycling.

  • What's the tour like?

    The tour will take you on a delightful meander from Nelson to Kaiteriteri (with a transfer back to Nelson at the end) via the historic Moutere area. The tour is self-guided with detailed maps and information, centering around the art, and fantastic food and drink on offer in the region. The Moutere area, in particular, is quite hilly and as such has been likened to Tuscany in Italy with its rolling hills. The tour operator, therefore, suggests that participants should be fairly active and happy to cycle on hills. Alternatively, e-bikes are available to ease any discomfort.

  • As the tour is self guided, how will I know where to go?

    A 'Good Things' Map is included with the tour. These are waterproof, topographic-style maps. They illustrate the tour operator's exclusive recommendations for detours off the trail to visit all their favourite places. They provide tips for the best local food, wine, craft beer, art, history and landscape.  You will have detailed instructions about where to cycle each day to reach your destination and the tour operator is simply a phone call away if there are any issues in this regard.

  • Can I extend my trip? Or visit Abel Tasman National Park?

    Yes! The tour is designed to make it easy for you to stay an extra night in Kaiteriteri or  add a National Park Day to your trip. Here are the available options:

    Add On Option: An extra night in Kaiteriteri
    Why not enjoy a relaxing stay in Kaiteriteri at the end of your trip. There is a range of accommodation in Kaiteriteri including an Eco Resort, with vegetarian restaurant, spa, massage and pool facilities.

    Add On Option: Abel Tasman National Park Day
    Staying the night in Kaiteriteri makes it easy to use the following day for a trip in the Abel Tasman National Park. In the morning, it’s an easy walk to the beachfront where your Park Day begins. Wilsons Abel Tasman offers a range of single day trips in the park (standard retail prices apply). For a flexible full day walking trip option, the Open Day Pass is recommended. There is also a range of full day kayak trips available. If you’d like to book a Park Day as part of your cycling trip, the tour operator will ensure your whole itinerary fits together seamlessly.

    Contact us if you’d like an additional night in Kaiteriteri or a day in Abel Tasman National Park

  • Is there a limit for the luggage transfers?

    Yes. Due to health and safety concerns, the maximum bag weight for the luggage transfers is 15kg. The tour operator can provide secure storage for extra luggage at their base.

  • If I'm driving to Nelson, is there parking available?

    Yes. The tour operator has plenty of free, off-street parking for your vehicles at their base.

  • Please read here for a message from the tour operator regarding COVID-19

    For any trip that can not go ahead due to government imposed Covid 19 restrictions which prevent planned travel between your home and our location you will be eligible for a 100% credit or refund. For trips that include a Wilsons Abel Tasman component, please refer to their terms and conditions

  • Are children welcome?

    Yes. The Great Taste trail is very suitable for children and the tour operator has a minimum age of 1-year-old for their tours. Child discounts are available.

Overall Rating:
5.0/5
Sean and Sarah
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

Once again thank you very much for your curation and support of our 5 day break around Nelson and Abel Tasman. We just had ‘the best’ time. The experience you offer is fantastic. As I said when we debriefed, perhaps the greatest surprise for us was that unforeseen consequence of navigating between experiences through some amazing countryside – namely the fact that we didn’t have time to think about anything else (including work) while we were on the road. We wish you continued success with your business and will unashamedly promote the experience and your service to friends and family.