Nelson to Mapua Day Biking

Where? Nelson City to Mapua

Distance: 32 km

Meals: Available along the Trail (own cost)

• World of Wearable Art exhibition
• Craft breweries and wineries
• Honest Lawyer, a country style pub
• Coastal route
• Waimea Swing Bridge
• Rabbit Island
• Golden Bear Boutique Brewery

• Your adventure starts at our base in Nelson where you will be fitted to your bikes and briefed on your tour.
• From here you will start your cycle ride to Mapua on Tasman’s Great Taste Trail.
• The Nelson Depot opens at 9:00am and your departure time is flexible.
• As of 1st Dec 2017 the Trail Hopper transport leaves Mapua at 1:30 pm and 6:00 pm, so you can plan your day around these departures. Prior to this date transport will be arranged on an individual basis or requirement. 
• You may choose to explore Nelson City before following the blue Great Taste Trail markers and heading south out to the seaside village of Mapua.
• Along the way, take in the ‘World of Wearable Art’ (WOW) exhibition then enjoy the atmosphere of the Honest Lawyer, a country style pub.
• There are also many craft breweries and wineries to sample along the way.
• Continue on the Trail, take the coastal route and enjoy the views from the coastal boardwalks of the Waimea Estuary and fertile farmland (home to a range of internationally significant bird species including the white heron).
• Cross the spectacular Waimea Swing Bridge then on to Rabbit Island. Take a swim in a freshwater swimming hole or the warm sea waters and sandy beaches of Rabbit Island.
• The trail takes you along the main beach of Rabbit Island where you will come to the Ferry landing.
• A short trip across the channel on the iconic Mapua Ferry lands you at the Mapua Wharf.
• Here you can enjoy the buzzing atmosphere of galleries, studios, restaurants, cafes, shops and the Golden Bear Boutique Brewery.
• We recommend you spend most of the day exploring, then relaxing for dinner on the Mapua Wharf before jumping on the Trail Hopper transport and returning to Nelson.

• Minimum of 2 pax
• The last Ferry leaves at 5:10 pm from Rabbit Island to Mapua
• From 26th April, this is only available on weekends, School and Public Holidays
• Not available on Christmas day

Do I have to book in advance?

• Yes, we encourage you to book this trek in advance.
• For day activities, we recommend you to book 48 hours before the tour.
• For multi-day packages, the earlier you book, the more significant is the chance that you can participate in the journey.

When do I have to pay?

• We have a "book now, pay later" policy. Due to this process, we don't ask for any bank card details.
• We created our booking system to be convenient and secure for you.
• The provider will contact you and discuss the payment with you later.

What other fees do I have to pay?

• There are no hidden fees on Trekhunt (like booking fee, cancellation fee, etc.).
• We don't charge you any additional fees.
• We offer this tour precisely with the same price and conditions as the provider.

Is booking secure?

• We created our booking system to be convenient and safe for you.
• We don't ask any of your bank card details!
• We only ask you to provide us your name, email and mobile number.
• We forward this information to the provider, who can send you the tour details.

Don't miss out. We recommend you to book this tour today.