Magical Mapua Self Guided One Day Cycle Tour

This is a 26 km (approx 2 hours cycle time) leisurely flat cycle ride on The Great Taste Trail which is one of New Zealand's Great Rides. You will cycle from Nelson to Mapua along the scenic Waimea coastal estuary. If it's warm, pack your swimwear, and perhaps enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches of Rabbit Island. Cycling on super-comfortable hybrid bikes or e-bikes, your ride starts from our conveniently located depot at Nelson Airport right on the Great Taste Trail.
There's so much to see and do on the way to Mapua with
opportunities to visit award-winning wineries, artisan breweries, and cafes and enjoy sampling the "Tastes of the Trail" Visit an art glass-blowing studio and perhaps catch them blowing glass. Feel the wind in your hair as you ride paths and boardwalks and explore beautiful wetlands with native and exotic nesting birds. We provide you with simple maps and a full trail explanation before you go. At the end of the day, we will transport you back from Mapua to Nelson.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Mapua, Mapua, Nelson-Tasman Region, South Island

Mapua is a lively seaside town full of the tastes and flavors of the region. With its wonderful restaurants and cafes, winebars where you can have wine tastings, and artisan breweries for beer tastings, not to mention the iconic Mapua Smokehouse for fish and chips beside the sea, you will be spoilt for choice. And when you are done with eating and tastings, there's a plethora of art studios and galleries to explore.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Old Factory Corner, 151 McShane Road, Appleby, Richmond 7081 New Zealand

Old Factory Corner in Appleby is a one-stop shop for local produce and specialty food vendors. Sustainability and showcasing the best of the Nelson Tasman region are at the heart of every business within this boutique complex. You will find great coffee, cafes with fine food, delicious fresh berry icecreams, and a deli bursting with products of the region where you can have a free cheese tasting. Local arts and crafts can also be found here.

Just a little further along the road, there is a wine-tasting opportunity at a local organic winery, Te Mania and Richmond Plains.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Hoglund Art Glass, 52 Lansdowne Road Appleby, Nelson New Zealand

Hoglunds Art Glass Gallery and Studio is a leading creator of art glass. You can enjoy viewing glassblowing most days of the week. Find out how they craft the glass masterpieces on display in the gallery through their glassblowing demonstrations.

Their glass gallery houses handcrafted unique glass and glass jewelry. On display and available for purchase are glass masterpieces in striking designs from complex glass techniques.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Seifried Estate Cellar Door, 168 Redwood Road, Appleby, Richmond 7081 New Zealand

Seifrieds is a family-owned winery and has produced fine wines in the Nelson region for over 48 years now.

For those interested in wine, you can enjoy a tasting of some of Seifried's finest wines and see why Nelson is such a special place to grow and make wine. With a selection of both current and cellar release wines available, and some of their most interesting wines open for tasting, it’s a wonderful place to challenge your senses and try something new.

The Harvest cafe also located here serves great food and what could be finer than a delicious meal accompanied by fine wines sitting out among the vines.


Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Pic's Peanut Butter World, 49 Saxton Road, Stoke, Nelson 7011, New Zealand

A short detour from the trail will take you to Pics Peanut Butter Factory. Their peanut butter is wonderful and vies for a place amongst the best. Complimentary tours (1 Hour) and tastings are available but you must book in advance (we can do that for you on request).

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Wine and Beer Tastings are not available to persons under the age of 18 years."
"Not recommended for infants under 12 months"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 8 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability"



Horário de Início:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Magical Mapua with E-bike
3/19/2024 - 4/28/2024

Monday - Sunday :

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

3/19/2025 - 4/28/2025

Monday - Sunday :

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Magical Mapua Standard bike
3/19/2024 - 4/28/2024

Monday - Sunday :

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

3/19/2025 - 4/28/2025

Monday - Sunday :

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Duração: 4 To 8 Hours
Ponto de partida: Nelson Cycle Hire and Tours, Airport House, Nelson Airport, Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011, New Zealand

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Use of bicycle
• Air-conditioned vehicle

Não Incluído

• Alcoholic Beverages - Wine and Beer Tastings are not included in the tour price- $10

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