Tunnel to Town (Nelson City)

Tunnel to Town (Nelson City)
From NZD $142.00
  • Duration: 9 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Nelson, Nelson
  • Product code: TunnTown

Description

Today you will ride through the longest disused rail tunnel in the southern hemisphere, extraordinary mountain vistas, amazing scenery through farmland, orchards, hop gardens, vineyards, coastal estuaries as well as being able to sample world class food and beverage.


1 Day - Spooners Tunnel to Nelson City

Distance: 50kms approximately

Meals: Available along the Trail (own cost)


Your adventure starts at our Nelson City depot at 8:40am, where you will be fitted to your bikes and briefed before you board our trail transport by road, and escape to the countryside at 9:00am. With an approximate shuttle time of 45 minutes to Spooner’s Tunnel, our Kiwi Journeys driver will give you some useful tips about the trail including food and beverage stops.

At 1352 metres long, the Spooner’s Tunnel is the longest tunnel open to cyclists in the southern hemisphere. The old rail corridor into Richmond is unique and the amazing scenery combined with the peace and tranquility of the countryside must be experienced.

Highlights include riding through farmland, pristine native forests, following rivers, swing-bridges, past vineyards and berry farms to name a few. We highly recommend a stop for lunch at the Grape Escape Café and then a real fruit ice cream made from local raspberries and boysenberries.

There are many things to explore and taste in between Richmond and Nelson City. Some of the many options include stopping at Eddyline Brewery & Pizzeria, visiting Pics Peanut Butter World, McCashins Brewery and the Classic Car Museum. Detour off the trail to take the waterfront scenic route, exploring Tahunanui Beach, with many eateries and of course a craft beer isn't far away.


Availability

·          Summer: September to April (with the exclusion of Christmas Day)

·          Winter: May to August (Weekends, School and Public Holidays only)

 Inclusions:

·        Cycle equipment which includes trail bike, light, helmet, repair kit, panniers, and trail map

·        Transport: Nelson to Spooner’s Tunnel

Optional Add On’s:

-     Upgrade to an eBike – Hardtail ($70pp)

-     Upgrade to a premium full suspension eBike - Standard frame ($95pp)

-     Upgrade to a premium full suspension eBike - Step thru frame ($95pp)