Coastal Cruise – Kaiteriteri to Mapua

Get ready for a full day of adventure on the Great Taste Trail! Enjoy sweeping views, golden beaches, and relaxing countryside as you ride through some of Tasman’s most beautiful landscapes. With plenty of scenic stops, local flavours and vibrant coastal charm along the way, this is the perfect day out for riders who want stunning scenery and an unforgettable experience.

Your journey begins at Kiwi Journeys HQ in Nelson City at 8:35am, where you will be fitted to your bikes and  briefed. From there, enjoy a scenic 60-minute shuttle to Kaiteriteri Beach,
famous for its golden sands and crystal-clear waters. Our Kiwi Journeys driver will give you some useful tips about the trail including food and beverage stops along the way.

You will start you ride at your own pace from Kaiteriteri along the stunning Great Taste Trail, passing through Riwaka, Motueka, Lower Moutere, and Tasman. This self-guided cycling route offers panoramic views, picturesque stops, local cafes and breweries, and charming rural scenery.

Your journey ends at the vibrant Mapua Wharf, where you’ll drop off your bike and have time to explore the wharf’s galleries, boutique shops, restaurants, cafes, a wine bar, and a local craft brewery.

At 5:30pm, catch your return shuttle back to Nelson. An epic day from start to finish!

Timings:

• 9:00am Pick-up: Kiwi Journeys HQ - 16b Paru Paru Road, Nelson (please be here by 8:35am for sign in, briefing and bike fitting)
• 9:00am – 10:00am Shuttle to Kaiteriteri
• 5.30pm - 6.05pm, Shuttle back to Nelson City

Inclusions: 

• Cycle equipment which includes trail comfort bike, helmet, repair kit & pannier
• Souvenir map
• All transport, including Nelson City to Kaiteriteri and Mapua Wharf to Nelson City

Optional Extras: 

• Upgrade to a trail eBike – Hardtail ($70pp) 

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