9 Bike Tours in Nelson That You Shouldn't Miss

Self-guided half day, full day and multi-day bike hire and tours on and around the Great Taste Cycle Trail. Explore vineyards, craft breweries, cafes, historic villages, beaches and beautiful rural landscapes in Nelson, the Craft Brewing Capital of NZ.

Kiwi Journeys offers top quality services in Nelson on Tasman's Great Taste Trail. With three convenient rental locations, Nelson (beside the I-site), Mapua Wharf & Kaiteriteri we offer day adventures you will remember forever. From specifically designed hybrid comfort bikes to mountain bikes and high end E bikes by Bosch . Our full range of rental equipment is ideal for the whole family. Specialising in * Itinerary planning & booking service * Independent & and guided tours * Luggage transfers * Accommodation & activity bookings * Transport * on trail support * Bike pickup & drop off * Mapua ferry service. Experience the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park or visit the world famous Abel Tasman National Park with Kiwi Journeys.

Explore Nelson/Tasman’s Great Taste Cycle Trail and region by bike. Enjoy magnificent coastal and rural scenery, savour gourmet foods wines and beers right where they are produced, linger in craft studios or historic villages, or stop for a swim at a beautiful beach. Choose from our range of self-guided or guided tours, or simply hire a comfortable bike for a half, full or multi-day hire. We are specialists in the Great Taste Trail and our friendly helpful staff will create a custom tour for you so you can have fun on the trail riding your comfortable hybrid bike or ebike.

We here at Helibike Nelson are all about putting a big grin on your face. We cater for ALL levels of riders and offer a range of great experiences for groups, families or individuals who are looking for something different that will inspire and challenge you. Our trips range from beginner level scenic rides in some amazing places through to full on technical back county riding to challenge the most demanding. Whether we use our own legs, one of the vans , or a helicopter to get there is up to you, but however we do it you can be assured of a great ride in some of the world's best scenery in a relaxed and friendly group. We take pride in our safety systems and take all the appropriate safety equipment with us on all of our trips for your peace of mind. Come and experience mountain biking as it should be.

"Get the dirt on mountain biking in and around a Nelson, New Zealand!" Imagine if you would, a dream mountain bike destination, somewhere with a massive variety of world-class trails, an information centre where helpful people who are passionate about mountain biking will assist you to figure out the best trails for your abilities, maps and guide books are available, there is a wide range of options for shuttles and guided trips too, a workshop to fix your bike quickly and efficiently or to build you a custom dream bike, plus bike rentals, bike washing facilities, coffee, snacks and food, showers so you can clean up after your ride, and a great bar to relax in afterwards — all right there in one central hub with lots of parking. Sounds like the impossible dream, doesn’t it? Except that it isn’t impossible. Gravity Nelson has created just such a “virtual” hub right in the center of Nelson at 53 Bridge Street, behind the Westpac in the Pocket Park alongside the food carts. Gravity’s hub includes: Central access to Nelson’s fantastic world famous mountain biking trails. These trails recently earned an IMBA GOLD Level rating, Nelson city is at the center of them all. A pleasant 4km flat ride to some of the best riding in Nelson: the Codgers and Sharlands trail areas, the scenic Dunn Mountain loop, plus the Grampians for some old school fun. A full workshop for maintenance, repairs, and custom bike builds. A mountain bike rental fleet of high-end Santa Cruz Bronsons, plus access to a fleet of Avanti Torrents. Coffee, snacks, energy bars and gels, plus other ride supplies. Free bike wash facilities. Extensive parking in the Wakatu car park. Pay showers in nearby Montgomery Square. More great food from the wonderful food trucks in the Pocket Park. Guide books, maps and free advice about the best trails to ride. Shuttle services, guided tours, and coaching packages. Nelson Mountain Bike Club memberships and trail permits, plus information about how to donate to the trail builders around Nelson. A 100m walk to the Craft Brew Depot on the other side of the Wakatu car park for a relaxing pint afterwards. It’s all right here, come on down!

We organise, or help you organise, fantastic cycling or mountain biking holidays throughout New Zealand. We work collaboratively with you to find the best places for you to ride. We include unique and different experience within your cycling or mountain biking holiday to make it an unforgettable experience.

Situated deep in the Wairoa Valley, ‘The Gorge’ is home to well over 70km of hand-built mountain bike trails that run through a lush native and beech forest environment. The trails in The Gorge are sublime, and have to be experienced to be fully appreciated. The grades run from two right up to five and there is more riding than anyone can handle in a day.

Escape adventures offers unforgettable cycle tours in 7 different countries. Small groups of no more than 12 people, with 2 New Zealand guides on every trip.