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‘Meditation in Motion’
Don’t reinvent the wheel, sage advice, which I think is apt when someone else writes an article that is appropriate…
Exercise and Mental Health: The Powerful Impact of Cycling
Regular physical activity has long been recognised as a cornerstone of good health, but its benefits extend far beyond just…
The Art of Slow Travel & The Benefits of a Slow Travel Bike Holiday
As cycle tour operators, we experience seeing the joy of expectation when our customers are embarking on a cycle tour.…
Are E-Bike Cycle Tours More Eco-Friendly Than Using a Regular Bicycle?
As a cycle tour operator, we have watched as cycle tours on regular/conventional bicycles have become less common than tours…
Top 5 ‘Must Do’ when on a Great Taste Trail cycle tour
When you are on a multi-day cycle tour on Tasman’s Great Taste Trail, there is a temptation to cycle on…
Free Food on The Great Taste Trail
The Great Taste Trail passes through areas known for growing fruit and vegetables, so its not surprising that for most…
Food Hubs on the Great Taste Trail
There are some locations where there is a cluster of places that offer a range of food and drinks. Apart…
New Tastes on The Great Taste Trail- Spring 2022
As Spring has arrived, more people will be out and about cycling on The Great Taste Trail. There will be…
The Great Taste Trail’s new section – Woodstock-Tapawera
After many years of development, the missing part of The Great Taste Trail was completed in April 2022. The trial…
Biking Tours With Children On The Great Taste Trail
The level of enthusiasm children have for a biking tour on The Great Taste Trail will be influenced by the…
Top 5 reasons why you should do The Great Taste Trail when you visit Nelson
Many people choose Nelson as a holiday destination. When people say they are going to Nelson, that can mean many…
How to prepare for your first cycling holiday
You’ve booked a cycling holiday - now what do you do?If you book a cycling holiday, as motivation to get…
Do you need to use an e-bike on the Great Taste Trail?
Here are a few pros and cons to weigh up when deciding if you should opt to ride an e-bike…
Top 5 things to do when following The Great Taste Trail
When you explore the area using The Great Taste Trail, there are other places just off the trail and other…
Cycle Trail to Tapawera
The Great Taste Trail has connected to Tapawera. The official opening of the trail segment between Tapawera and Kohatu was…
Tastes of the Region-Upper Moutere & Artisans
The Upper Moutere is a village in the Moutere Valley, 12 kms from the coastal village of Mapua and 18kms…
The Lesser Known Little Kaiteriteri
Little Kaiteriteri is less well-known than it very close neighbour, Kaiteriteri. It's a bit of an 'open secret', as it…
Ride Local, Eat Local, Be a Local
When planning a cycle trip, there is, in my opinion two very important factors to know. If you are starting…
Tastes of Summer & Autumn
Nelson - Tasman Festivals 2020 The Nelson Tasman area bursts with produce, especially the summer berry season. Boysenberries being a…
The Great Taste Trail – Our favourite section in Spring
We get asked by our customers and locals, what is our favourite part of Tasman’s Great Taste Trail? There are…