Multi-day tours along the Great Taste Trail
Cycle the best of the Nelson Tasman region
Explore the Mapua, Nelson and the Abel Tasman National Park areas at your own pace. Our multi day tours allow you to explore the best of the region, in a way that suits you.
Local knowledge of the region gives you an unforgettable experience
Our multi day Great Taste Trail tours have been curated to give you a unique trip. Our specialist local knowledge means we tell you all the off-the-beaten-path recommendations and give you an insight into the beautiful Nelson region.
If you wish to explore the incredible Abel Tasman National Park, we can suggest a tour to suit. As the seasons change, so do the things to do in Nelson. We give suggestions because we know what the best options are. Popular isn’t always the best; we understand this unique area and can provide you with the most unforgettable experience.
Great Taste Trail Multi-day tours
For someone who wants something a bit unique, we offer a range of carefully designed Great Taste Trail multi-day tours. These are ready to ride tours, but armed with our local knowledge, you’ll find out-of-the-way places that will delight. If you want it tailored to suit your timeframe or interests, we can easily adapt an itinerary to suit your requests
Our bespoke tours can include non-cycling days such as a sky wire ride, vehicle based guided day tours, and of course a range of options to enjoy the Abel Tasman National Park, Golden Bay or Marlborough Sounds. If that sounds like your type of holiday, check out our Tasman Explorer page
We can also offer our ‘Explore More’ cycle experiences that can be incorporated into a Great Taste Trail Cycle tour. If you like more out of the way, gravel roads, we can add them to your tour.
We have carefully selected gravel routes (a mix of sealed and unsealed back roads) that take you to beautiful locations that are not on the local cycle trail.
What is the best way to ride The Great Taste Trail?
Custom Itineraries
People are not one-size-fits-all, so why should your Nelson cycle tour be? We believe that our up-to-date, local knowledge counts for a lot when you’re planning a cycle tour. The Great Taste Trail can be ridden in different directions and in different order of segments. Our itineraries are well thought out, offering you the best experiences that we know you’ll love.
Local Knowledge
Cyclists will enjoy the varied nature of The Great Taste Trail and the landscapes it passes through, however many ‘tastes’ of the region are off the trail. We can help you find these other locations, even if you choose a self-guided option. Our comprehensive route notes and maps will help you to explore along the way, confident in the knowledge that you won’t cycle past the best coffee stop or scone on your route.
Do It Your Way
Our tours are adaptable, so we can accommodate all abilities, and particular interests within a group. We can even put together itineraries for groups made up of non-cyclists as well as cyclists.
We appreciate that your chosen cycle tour is yours to enjoy, in a way that best suits you, therefore we do not amalgamate groups. We also allocate each group their own tour manager, to take care of any questions and requests the group may have when on tour.
What our cyclists are saying
. Nicky and Lisa are extremely responsive, friendly, and easy to work with. Most importantly, their local knowledge helped ensure that we got the most out of our week in the Nelson/Mapua/Abel Tasman area. We highly recommend Wheelie!”
To anyone who vaguely wants to cycle through to being an experienced cyclist, Wheelie Fantastic will certainly deliver more than the bike – you will not be disappointed. This amazing cycle service included pick ups and a range of cycling routes that made us want to return!”
“3 days, 100 odd kms (give or take), a few hills thrown in for good measure and stunning scenery. So much on offer here. Vineyards, views, mountain bike trails, leisurely trails, old pubs and coffee at Ginger Dynamite. My e-bike was fabulous. Power assist to help my pathetic legs up all those hills.
Local people with local knowledge giving great experiences
Unique small group cycling tours to discover hidden gems in Nelson Tasman are our speciality.