Great Taste Trail Extended Weekender 1 self-guided tour

 Day one 

You will be met by the Nelson Cycle Hire Team, and fitted      

to your cycle, issued accessories, route instructions and maps

        
Start the trail at Nelson Airport, cycle to Mapua on the Great Taste
Trail (26km) (approximately 2 hours cycling).     

On the way visit medal winning wineries, cafes and restaurants, swim at white sand beaches, indulge in
scrumptious real berry fruit icecreams, visit glassblowing studio, sample local
cheese.

   
Cross from Rabbit island to Mapua on the bike ferry

       
Stay 2 nights at a delightful B&B in Mapua 

Day Two

Exploring The
wonderful Moutere

Explore the wonderful taste and culture of the scenic Moutere,       

visit medal winning wineries, restaurants,       

check out some of the regions abundant art studios,        

eat lunch at NZ oldest pub or a vineyard restaurant, or have a picnic
in  vineyard.        

Check out the regions history, (Somerset Cottage)         

indulge in the freshest picked fruits from roadside stands         

return to your B&B in Mapua

Day Three

Mapua to Kaiteriteri

        
Follow the scenic coastal route on the Great Taste Trail and enjoy great
views from Tasman Ridge         

Lovely lunch restaurants to enjoy at Motueka or 

       
At Riwaka a delicious taste experience awaits - enjoy an award winning home- made pie followed by  a yummy berry

icecream with a fresh cherry on top for dessert and to wash it all down across the road  there's a beer tasting from the Hop Federation.         

On your way and enter Kaiteriteri on the Easy Rider mountain bike trail set in beautiful bush (easy grade).

Swim or kayak and laze at beautiful Kaiteriteri beach.

From here you will be met and transported back to Nelson at a time that suits you.