Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve
Famous for it's Golden Sand beach and blue-green water, Kaiteriteri offers a well appointed Camp ground with Cabins, General Store, Restaurant and our Mountain Bike Park. Activities include Kayaking, Water Taxi tours to Abel Tasman National Park, walking tracks and Mini Golf. We are at the Northern end of the Great Taste Trail.
The Tasman region is famous for its produce, both from the water and the land, there is no better place to enjoy this than Waterfront Restaurant at Kaiteriteri. Our head chef and his team have created menus showcasing local produce. The dining experience is enhanced with a fine selection of Tasman wines and craft beers. Based at the world renowned Kaiteriteri Beach, we are delighted to offer exceptional dining in a relaxed coastal environment.
Simply Wild Journeys
Simply Wild Journeys are the experts in private bespoke luxury travel & adventure experiences in Nelson, New Zealand.There’s nowhere else in the world where you’ll find, within a short distance, three spectacular National parks, glistening golden sand beaches and turquoise crystal clear waters, alongside alpine meadows and snowy mountain ranges. Enjoy all year in a climate that rivals the Mediterranean.
Nelson City Top 10 Holiday Park & Motels
We are the closest Holiday Park to Nelson City and within walking distance to shops, supermarket & cafes. We offer a range of quality affordable accommodation – studio & 1 bedroom motels, cabins & sites. Communal kitchen with outdoor BBQ area - great for group gatherings. Qualmark rated 4 star plus.
The Gentle Cycling Company
Cycling the Great Taste Trail? We provide bike hire, shuttle, maps, itinerary planning, tours, accommodation bookings and a sunny Nelson welcome.
Appleby House and Rabbit Island Huts
200 mtrs off Great Taste Trail - Choose from Appleby House, three different room types, very spacious and luxurious. Or Rabbit Island Huts, a special Kiwi experience litle bit hotel, little bit glamping and a little bit traditional kiwi camping.
Everything included, luxury linen, WiFi, complimentary speciality breads, condiments, tea and coffee. BBQs, outdoor fires and onsite shop.
Waterfront Kaiteriteri
The Tasman region is famous for its produce, both from the water and the land, there is no better place to enjoy this than Waterfront Restaurant at Kaiteriteri.
Our head chef Niall Aird and his team have created menus showcasing local produce.
The dining experience is enhanced with a fine selection of Tasman wines and craft beers. Based at the world renowned Kaiteriteri Beach, we are delighted to offer exceptional dining in a relaxed coastal environment.
JointWorks Studio
JointWorks Studio is a studio making handwoven items, and handmade wooden items.
- Handwoven - scarves, wraps, wall hangings, jackets, tablemats and kneerugs.
- Furniture - small coffee tables, tables, wall units, decorative boxes.
- Commissions - we would love to work with you to create something unique to you, please ask.
- Posting - we are happy to post your purchases home.
Sprig and Fern Tavern Milton Street
Voted Best Bar in New Zealand and Best Bar in Nelson for 2012. Serving 17 different craft beers and ciders in a homely traditional kiwi villa. Park up in our massive bike rack, order your takeaway from next door and enjoy with a beer in the Nelson sun – what could be better?
Sprig and Fern Tavern Brightwater
We are just down the road from where the Great Taste Trail crosses Ellis St in Brightwater. Drop in for a coffee and cake, or if you fancy, a cold craft beer. Your last chance to sample S&F craft beer if you are heading west to Wakefield.
Destination Tasman
Your destination is our pleasure! We can transport you and your group, with bikes, to any destination in the top of the South. We offer budget-friendly group fares and you can ride-share so it is easily affordable for each member.
Sprig and Fern Tavern Hardy St
Nelson CBD’s craft beer bar with tons of bike parking and social seating to discuss the epic ride just completed. Close to all the best MTB trails and cycle tracks in Nelson and unofficial clubrooms to a good number of bike clubs and groups locally.
Greenacres Golf Club
Greenacres Golf Club is a NZ Top 40 golf course set amongst stunning parkland scenery. The cafe and bar are open 7 days between 9.30am - 3.00pm, and there is a great selection of food prepared daily on the premises. There is ample indoor and outdoor seating to relax and enjoy the views in a friendly setting.
Greens Motel
The Greens motel is nestled amongst the trees at the end of a quite cul-de-sac. No traffic noise at night and only two minutes from Nelson airport. Great views of planes landing from your private balcony. Airport closed in the evening so the best of both worlds close to airport without the noise.
We boast a wonderful outlook over the Golf Course, Tasman Bay and to the Mt Arthur Ranges beyond. You'll love relaxing on your balcony taking in the views. Enjoy Nelsons mild climate conditions. With New Zealand most sunshine hours city, Nelson is a great place to visit. Just a short 10 minute drive away from the central city and 15 minutes from Richmond mall for the shopping traveller.
Sitting next to Nelson Golf course and a children’s play ground at the end of the driveway. Greens motel is the perfect location for every traveller. We offer great corporate rates for the business traveller. Golf Packages can be tailored to from the devoted player to the amateurs. Couples to Families. Long stays also offered if required. We welcome every traveller and our friendly staff are more than happy to help.
Our accommodation includes your choice of studios, one or Two bedroom units with kitchen amenities in every unit.
Nelson Cycle Hire
Getting out and having fun on the cycle trails is easy with Nelson Cycle Hire. We can supply you with super-comfortable trail bikes that make cycling a breeze and we have a range of 2 and 3 day self-guided tour packages. We are at Nelson airport right next to the cycle trail and can provide pick up and delivery service for you, your luggage and the bikes.
Kimi Ora Eco Resort Ltd
Just a 10-minute walk from Kaiteriteri Beach, Kimi Ora Eco Resort offers rooms with a balcony and sea views. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, free breakfast and a range of luxury facilities including a spa and wellness centre.
Kimi Ora is a 10-minute drive from Abel Tasman National Park and a 50-minute drive from Golden Bay. Nelson Airport is a 1-hour drive away.
All rooms offer a kitchen or a kitchenette. They feature a dining and lounge area with a satellite flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Some rooms boast a fireplace, a spa bath, air-conditioning or BBQ facilities.
Enjoy a swim in the heated indoor or outdoor pools, or warm up in the hot tubs, steam room or saunas. The games room features a billiards and table tennis table. You can make use of free guest bicycles and mountain bike hire, to explore the famous Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park.
Kimi Ora Restaurant serves vegetarian cuisine. Your free continental buffet breakfast includes cereals, organic cheese and yoghurt, fresh fruit salad, toasts, spreads, nuts, juice and organic tea and coffee.
Hybrid E-bikes
HYBRID E-bikes - we get you out there. Designed in New Zealand for New Zealand conditions, whether commuting to work, trail riding or winery touring you can rest assured HYBRID bikes are fast and nimble on flat city streets AND far superior to similar e-bikes on hills where performance is critical.
Little Dynamite
Cafe style food and great tasting Sublime coffee to takeaway in the heart of Riwaka. Home to the award winning pie in the Cafe Boutique section of the Bakels pie competition 2016.
Riverside Cafe
Riverside Café is a beautiful & tranquil café offering the perfect rest stop in all seasons. It is located right next to the Cycle Trail in the historical Riverside Community, established 1941. Awesome coffee, freshly baked cakes, and a lunch menu which includes wild meats, Tasman specialities, and produce from our organic gardens.
Unique cacti and bonsai garden, amazing kids playground, indoor, covered verandah and garden seating, beautiful mountain views and just across the lawn is Che Vincent's Art Gallery.
Please check website for opening hours - https://www.riverside-cafe.co.nz/ - these are currently
Mon 10-2.30pm
Tues CLOSED
Wed CLOSED
Thursday - Sunday 10-3.30pm
Saturday nights from 6pm - reservations highly recommended
Tasman Bay Backpackers
The fire's roaring, the atmosphere's relaxed, the hostel's family run, it’s warm, spacious & homely. Just like your favourite café – great kiwi music, friendly & genuine people. A place to remember & come back to. Free & Unlimited Wi-Fi. FREE hot chocolate pudding/ice cream served every night of the year. FREE all you can eat breakfast, May to October. Central but quiet location.
Mapua Ferry
Mapua Ferry, your vital link on Tasman's Great Taste Trail.
The Mapua Ferry provides the only direct link from Rabbit Island to the buzzing community of Mapua, which comes alive with people during the weekends and the holiday seasons.
The Mapua Ferry offers many options for holiday makers and locals alike including scenic tours and bike hire. Reliable daily service in the season from October to April and a weekend service over the off peak winter season.
McCashin's Brewery Bar, Cafe & Bottlestore
Open 7 days from 6:30 am. Brewery tours 11.00 am and 2.00 pm Mon-Sat, free tastings of beers and ciders at any time if you can't make one of the tours (bookings taken at other times for groups of 10 or more subject to staff availability). All day breakfast from 8am, woodfired pizzas and amazing burgers, great coffee, live music Sat and Sun afternoons, beer garden, bike parking, child friendly, Sat Market, free wi-fi, growler and rigger fills.
Nelson Airport
Getting to and from the Nelson/Tasman cycle trails is only a short domestic flight away from the main centres and with the 4th busiest Airport in New Zealand, Nelson has plenty of flights every day to get you here whenever you want, so whats keeping you? Hire your bike at the airport and cycle away on your choice of the many guided or supported options or just do your own thing. We can't wait to see you!
McGlashen Pottery
One of NZ leading potters producing a wide range of contemporary well designed tableware, plus ceramic art pieces and paintings.
Trailways Hotel Nelson
Welcome to Trailways Hotel, one of Nelson’s most stylish and contemporary venues. We are centrally located, close to all that is cycle friendly in Nelson and within a few minutes walk of the central shopping precinct, theatres, cultural and sporting attractions, restaurants and cafés, the information centre, and close to the scenic waterfront. Stay in the heart of Nelson city and explore the region, famous for its sunshine, wine, seafood, art and craft, Saturday morning open-air market, its five national parks and abundance of outdoor recreation. Trailways Hotel is right on the Maitai river and many of its rooms open onto the river view. There are 47 air-conditioned rooms consisting of studios, studio spas, spacious suites and interconnecting rooms. We offer plenty of carparking, a swimming pool and wonderfully luxurious beds. Also overlooking the river is our award-winning The Tides Restaurant and Bar, with a popular outdoor terrace to relax on and delicious meals to enjoy. So enjoy a bit of luxury by staying at Trailways Hotel in Nelson.
Nelson Car Storage
Your gateway to the Great Taste Trail.
Located near Nelson Airport, at the start/end of this great trail, you can store your car or campervan/motorhome with us while you take on the challenge. Have peace of mind knowing that your vehicle is safely parked in our fully fenced and secure storage yard, while you're enjoying this wonderful trail.
Hidden Sculpture Garden
A sculpture garden and galleries set in 5 acres of mature garden/forest with pond. Featuring the work of David Carson and varied New Zealand artists. Also provide accommodation, with a cottage that sleeps 1 to 4 and house that sleeps up to 9.
Jester House
New Zealand Cafe of the Year 2013-2014, the iconic Jester House café is your perfect lunch or coffee destination. With tame eels to feed and an art filled garden it’s an experience not to be missed.
B&B accommodation is available in the giant Boot.
Secure bike parking.
Please check for opening hours and days.
Baton Country Escape
Halfway between Motueka and Tapawera will see you arrive at The Baton Country Escape, 1.4km from the Baton Bridge. A sunny three-bedroom home on a working farm awaits you with meals provided on request and a 'pay for what you use' fridge. Wifi, lockable double garage and bike charging facilities. A heat pump and a fireplace for winter travellers.
Cycle Journeys
The South Island is home to some of the best Great Rides in New Zealand, and this includes the Great Taste Trail. Come and explore the trail with our support and friendly advice. From bike hire to daily luggage transfers, shuttles to accommodation bookings, we can do everything to provide you an unforgettable self guided cycling experience.
Great Memories - No Worries
Kiwi Journeys
With some recent changes to the ownership of Trail Journeys Nelson, we are pleased to advise that the company has re-branded to Kiwi Journeys and has returned to family run, Nelson-based ownership and is now 100% New Zealand owned. Kiwi Journeys offer a premium service for bike hire, independent packages, supported guided tours and transport associated with Tasman's Great Taste Trail. With three convenient rental locations, Nelson (beside the I-site), Mapua Wharf & Kaiteriteri we offer day and multi day adventures you will remember forever. From specifically designed hybrid comfort bikes to mountain bikes and high end E bikes. 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
- One way hires
- Mapua Ferry service.
Palms Motel
We are situated at the beginning of the Great Taste Trail and we have a bike lock up room. Our motel is close to all local amenities. The fully fenced swimming pool is heated in summer and in the pool area is a large electric barbecue and dining area.
South Island Tours NZ
South Island Cycle Tour is a fully supported four day tour, through the remote South Island high country. Cycle on quiet country roads, meet a local farmer and stay in unique accommodation each night. Hear the wonderful historical information, from your local guide enjoy great meals and comfortable beds.
Tasman Great Taste Cycle Tour is a five day supported cycle tour, discover the very top of the South Island, Golden Bay, Takaka, stay in coastal accommodation, enjoy two boat rides, cycle on quiet roads and the new Nelson Great Taste Cycle Trail, includes local walks and salmon fishing, a wilderness nature and cycling adventure.
Snowball Manor
Snowball Manor offers a rural retreat in Wakefield. Enjoy the comfort of this modern and luxurious bed and breakfast set in 16 acres and just 100m off the Great Taste Trail.
Main House:
- Two queen sized bedrooms, both with ensuites and French doors that lead into the garden
- One room with twin beds and ensuite
- All bedrooms have underfloor heating and heated towel rails
- Quality linens and towels
- Spectacular garden and farm to explore
- Large outdoor patio which is great for a BBQ and entertaining
- Access to laundry facilities
- Spacious living and kitchen with separate lounge - enjoy the home theatre with surround sound
- Gourmet breakfast
- Drying room for wet clothing and boots
Snowball Manor Cottage:
- One double room and one twin room
- One bathroom with separate toilet and vanity
Cafe Rhubarbe
Great coffee, cold drinks and simple food done well.
Oceano Restaurant, Rutherford Hotel
Oceano Restaurant offers a delicious breakfast menu and an a la carte dinner menu.
Before heading out for the day enjoy a relaxed breakfast soaking up the early morning sun at Oceano Restaurant.
For evening dining, Oceano truly captures the essence of Nelson offering the freshest produce cooked to perfection, offering a seasonal menu specialising exceptionally fresh seafood along with choices of chicken beef and lamb. Plant based, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available. The wine list showcases local regional wines which add to the flavour of your evening.
Opening Hours:
Breakfast:
6am - 10am, Monday to Friday
6am - 10.30am, Saturday and Sunday
Dinner: 6pm - late
Sprig and Fern Brewery
A multi-award winning craft beer brewery located in the heart of the Nelson/Tasman region. We are a working brewery and sell beer and cider from the brewery shop Tuesday – Saturday. Champion Brewery Runner-Up at the 2012 NZ Beer Awards. Real natural, real drinkable craft beers and ciders.
Parkside Motel
Perfectly positioned on the southern entrance to Nelson, Parkside Motel offers 13 modern, spacious, sunny, Qualmark Four Star Plus rated accommodation. Relax in comfort after exploring the readily accessible activities on offer in the Nelson and Tasman districts. 150m from the cycle trail which passes on the other side of Jubilee Park. Just 10 minutes drive from Nelson Airport and 15 minutes from Nelson City’s centre. Sandy beaches, vineyards, craft studios are nearby. Richmond’s business centre with shopping and restaurants are conveniently within walking distance.
All of our quiet units have self-catering facilities and are serviced daily. Choose between spacious studio and standard and executive one bedroom units, some with spa baths, and roomy two bedroom units. Almost all rooms have balconies or patios with views over the swimming pool, the adjoining park and out to the Mt Arthur Range and Kahurangi National Park. Bike stands a guest laundry and barbeque are available for you to use.
Cherry Homestead
We welcome you to stay in our cute little farm cottage here at Cherry Homestead, an old tobacco farm converted into an organic small scale orchard.
The cottage is privately situated on the property and overlooking the farm and the Kahurangi mountains. The cottage is newly renovated and sleeps up to 5 people with 3 people in the little sleep out.
With the Great Taste Trail on our doorstep, it's the perfect stop to rest those tired legs. Offering a fully self-contained cottage, including private deck with BBQ, stunning view, on-site craft studio, we hope to make your stay an unforgettable one.
112 The Hangar
Sprig and Fern Tavern Tahuna
Just on the outskirts of Nelson and close to beautiful Tahunanui beach. You can kick back and relax on the huge veranda and watch the action on the sports fields opposite. Only a few hundred metres off the cycle route from Nelson to start of the Great Taste Trail.
Great Rides App
The only mobile app designed for the NZ Great Rides and a national partner of the NZ Cycle Trail. Working offline it offers GPS tracking, over 1500+ pages of maps, photos and trail section descriptions. Download it free today.
The Last Straw Cottage
Bethany Park
Just off the golden sands of Kaiteriteri Beach with a 15 minute walk to waters edge, Bethany Park is located beside the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park in the fabulous Tasman Bay. Bethany Park has many accommodation options and caters for all group sizes. Hop on your bike and explore all that the bike park has to offer from our front gate.
Biking Nelson
Biking Nelson is a guided cycle ride and cycle hire business that has over 20 years combined experience in all of the disciplines that make up this sport. We cater for all ages, skills and abilities. From nice cruisey beginners trails to more advanced tracks in Nelson.
Pic's Peanut Butter
Pic's Peanut Butter is an all-natural, great-tasting spread. In fact, Kiwi's love it so much it is New Zealand's best-loved Peanut Butter.
If you want to see why, come visit us at Peanut Butter World and join a group of peanut butter enthusiasts from all around the world to hear the Pic's story, learn all about our peanuts and watch what goes on on the factory floor. During the tour, you will be able to taste your product from our very own peanut butter-making bike, get to poke through momentos, and read all about Pic''s adventures prior to Peanut Butter.
Pic's Peanut Butter Factory is open Monday to Friday with 3 tours running per day, 10:00am, 11:30am and 1:30pm. They can be pretty popular so make sure to book ahead on tours@picspeanutbutter.com
Eddyline Pizzeria & Brewpub
Located just off the Great Taste Trail, we are the ideal place to stop and sample the delights of the Nelson Tasman region. Perfection is a flavourful craft ale or lager with a slice of our wood-fired pizza. We proudly serve Eddyline Brewery beers, which are brewed right down the road (4 minute bike), in Stoke, Nelson using an all electric, solar powered steam-fired brewery, using the best NZ hops and others from around the world, 100% NZ malt, and specialty yeast strains that come together to create the award-winning beers we are now known for. In addition, we offer local Nelson wines, ciders and a variety of delightful non-alcoholic options. The term pub comes from Public House, meaning a place that we like to think of as a community's living room; a place to meet and socialize with old friends and make new friends.
If keen, the Silvan Mountain Bike park is just up Champion Road where you can ride our signature trail CrankYanker before celebrating your ride with one of our fine beers. Opening in early 2023 is the brewery tasting room and New Mexican Taqueria at 15 Elms Street.
Milnes Beatson Limited
Milnes Beatson is committed to providing a comprehensive range of practical accounting services for today's economic environment. We can provide you with valuable information to help you make the right decisions, whether you are a business, an organisation or individual. Milnes Beatson is dedicated to making a difference for our clients by providing advice that's tailored to who you are and where you want to go. Whatever your needs are, we can help find the solutions! Milnes Beatson is proud to be associated with the Cycle Trails Trust, finding solutions to keep the wheels rolling.
The Apple Shed Kitchen and Bar
Park up and relax at The Apple Shed Cafe. Located on the historic Mapua Wharf, cyclists can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Waimea Estuary.
A stunning place to experience local seafood, locally roasted coffee, Nelson wines, and warm hospitality.
We invite you to join us on The Great Taste Trail!
Closed Mondays but the Jellyfish - next door - is open and also has great food.
Village Cycles
Established in 1987, Village Cycles is a business built on a genuine passion for cycling - from youngsters on their first bike through to top competitive cyclists. We have an extensive range of top brands for all ages and capabilities and pride ourselves on our knowledge and the services we offer.
Located on Queen Street, near the main traffic lights and less than 500m from the Cycle Trail, you will find Village cycles with its rustic exterior. There is plenty of parking both at the front and rear of the shop.
Village cycles has strong ties to the local cycling community and is the assembly place for a number of bunch rides. There is always a buzz about the place with people coming and going and stuff going on.
We are open 6 days a wekk so come on in and have a look around!
Seifried Cellar Door and Harvest Kitchen
Enjoy an afternoon among the vines with a selection of wines, grown and made by the South Islands oldest winery – Seifried Estate. Juicy Sauvignon Blanc, bright fruity Pinot Gris, rich creamy Chardonnay, lusciously floral Rosé, and gorgeously savoury Pinot Noir, as well as the world acclaimed Sweet Agnes Late Harvest Riesling, and an array of unique artisan varietals. A la carte dining, fabulous platters, homemade baking and great coffees as well. Fun for the whole family with children’s playground.
Harvest Kitchen: Wednesday to Sunday, 9am – 4pm
Seifried Cellar Door: Monday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm
CLOSED PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Dine. Taste. Experience.
Baton Run Hut Haven
River Island Cottage
This delightful cottage is situated right alongside the Baton Valley section of the Great Taste Trail - 3kms up the Baton Valley Road from the Woodstock intersection. Peaceful and secluded, it is the perfect place to rest up and enjoy a true back country experience. Wake up to the sound of bird song and a view of the beautiful Baton River. Great value at $120 per night for 3. The cottage has one queen size bed and one single, a well equipped kitchen and BBQ. It features an enclosed outdoor shower and a traditional composting toilet. Free wifi.
Additional accommodation may be available on request.
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
Set in delightful cottage gardens overlooking the Waimea Inlet in Nelson on the Monaco Peninsula, this is a unique boutique property offering superb accommodation. Onsite facilities include a swimming pool, gymnasium, and onsite businesses – Paul Harris Jewellers, About Beauty with three treatment rooms, and Point Six Hair salon.
Built from bricks and timber recycled from the Nelson Wharf, this waterfront hotel combines traditional English village style with modern comforts, it will appeal to travellers seeking an elegant and private escape in extensive gardens.
The hotel provides 70 elegant and spacious rooms, suites, cottages and terrace houses. The self-contained cottages are charming, each beautifully furnished and featuring French doors opening onto the Village Green, the stream or a private courtyard. Family accommodation is available.
At the Monaco Kitchen restaurant you can enjoy fine local and international cuisine in relaxed and contemporary surroundings as you admire the views from within the restaurant or in the surrounding courtyard.
The hotel makes the ideal base from which to explore the diverse Nelson Tasman region – there are golf courses, wineries, cycle-ways and art galleries aplenty. An array of thrilling experiences can be arranged including a private heli-charter, wine tours, horse riding, quad biking, skydiving or a cruise in the Abel Tasman National Park.
Accent House B&B
We are both privileged and excited to be heading into our 2nd summer season as owners of The Boutique Bed and Breakfast “ACCENT HOUSE” in beautiful Mapua. We look forward to welcoming guests to Accent House which is set in an acre and a half of park like native landscaped gardens.
The Gates Accommodation
Stylishly different accommodation. City chic meets country style in these designer, boutique holiday homes and glamorous camping site on a 2ha farm close to Mapua.
Copper Gate is a beautifully appointed 4 bdrm/2 bthrm eco-house that can be hired as 1, 3 or 4 bdrm (but you have exclusive use of the building). The Paris Suite at Copper Gate is an ideal option for a honeymoon couple and commands a stunning view to the farm and sea/mountains beyond; 3 bdrm Corru Gate is themed around art and rural culture; Kissing Gate glamping has lovingly restored retro caravans - Pearl the lounge and Ruby the sumptuous boudoir - with a luxury bathroom/kitchen/dining room nestled in a glade beside a pond with outdoor bath and quirky art.
Set in cycling heaven, The Gates has ample room for cycles – or you could hire our electric or standard bikes. It’s a 10 minute ride to Mapua seaside village with its cafes, artisans and tranquil inlet.
Toad Hall
At Toad Hall we aim to use the healthiest and freshest produce we can. Our cafe prides itself on creating clean, healthy food to nourish not only the people eating them, but the community that grew, caught and harvested them. We have a diverse blackboard menu, as well as a variety of salads and cabinet options available. We also have the Toad Hall Juicery using the freshest, healthiest local fruit and veges to make you the most delicious nutrient rich drinks you will find anywhere.
Abel Tasman Estate
Directly on Tasman's Great Taste Trail, our beautiful comfortable and private accommodation is set on 25 acres and 2 minutes walk to the Motueka River. It will leave you recharged and rejuvenated after your day of cycling from Wakefield through to Kaiteriteri. Check our website for recent 5-star reviews from Airbnb and Bookabach.
Eden's Edge Lodge and Cheese Shop
Cheese shop featuring local cheese from the top of the South Island. Drinks, cheese and lunch packs available. On-site of Eden's Edge Lodge.
Wilsons Abel Tasman
Take a break from cycling. Travel with style aboard Wilsons Abel Tasman’s Vista Cruise into the National Park. The Wilson family has been welcoming visitors to the region since 1841 so their team knows how to show you the best of the Park with beach stop, walking, guided sea kayaking and beachfront lodge stay options. Choose from a 2 hour cruise to a 5-day all inclusive holiday staying at our Beachfront Lodges. Our Great Taste Trio combines cycling from Nelson to Kaiteriteri with a journey into Abel Tasman National. We take care of all the details leaving you more time to relax and enjoy the Great Taste Trail and beyond.
The Honest Lawyer
Situated on Monaco Peninsula with spectacular views of the Able Tasman and Waimea Estuary. The Garden Courtyard provides a unique family friendly setting with plenty of seating, a giant chess set and beautiful grounds, including it's own orchard. Live music plays every Thursday and Friday night. Sunday afternoon includes live music and a bouncy castle for the kids.
The perfect place to relax with friends, share a great meal or book in for a special occasion. Stay for a night or a week and feel yourself unwind.
The Villa
The Villa is a popular European style café in the heart of Wakefield village set amongst beautiful rose gardens.
The Villa, owned and operated by local couple Marleen Mandok and Michael Meissner- is renowned for its friendly service and warm and inviting atmosphere. It’s the perfect place to take a break on your cycle journey. We even have an e-bike charging station for you to use while at the cafe.
The award-winning café serves great coffee and has an extensive cabinet full of freshly baked homemade goodies with a full a la carte menu.
Mapua 41 South Holiday Accommodation
New studio/apartment/house in the heart of Mapua and the Cycle Trail. Modern design and interiors, self-contained, espansive decking, underfloor heating for winter warmth and cycle lock-up. 2 to 4 minutes walk to shops, cafes and the wharf.
Motueka i-SITE Visitor Information Centre*
Book in advance – we’re a popular destination, so phone or email us with your requirements and details and we’ll do the hard work for you. We offer a FREE booking service for accommodation, activities, transport and ferries and we know the special places which will help make your visit memorable.
Mapua Leisure Park
Relax in spacious park like setting. We are a short distance from the Mapua ferry, cafes, bars, restaurants and local galleries. Our accommodation ranges from cabins, chalets to motels. We have a large number of camp sites – powered and non powered.
Tuatara Tours NZ Ltd
Tuatara Tours is an experienced and innovative walking and cycling adventure company, based in the South Island of New Zealand. The vision at Tuatara Tours is to encourage as many people as possible to be involved in fun, adventure and the outdoors.
The Pear Orchard Lodge
The Pear Orchard Lodge is a peaceful, self-catering lodge on a working orchard with beautiful sunny rooms, excellent facilities, friendly hosts, and amazing views in the heart of the Nelson Tasman region. Ideal for groups, events, and individual travelers. Sleeps up to 20 people in a variety of room options.
Linen, towels, toiletries, hairdryer, etc all included. E-bike charging stations. Complimentary tea and coffee. Breakfast optional. Enquire about catering options and supermarket deliveries.
Tasman Village Cottage
Beautiful self catering or catered cottage situated in a half acre garden filled with roses, peonies, lavenders, fruit trees, large vegetable garden and abundant bird life. The cottage has its own entrance and drive well seperated from the house for privacy. Conveniently located 200m away from The Great Taste Cycle Trail for both cycling and walking.
The Bakery @ Wakefield
Uncompromised quality brought to you every day from a small-town bakery that will keep you coming back for more.
The Wakefield Hotel
The Wakefield Hotel was originally built in 1867 and offers a fantastic restaurant dining experience as well as a full bar snack menu available daily. The Wakefield Hotel has also recently undergone extensive upgrades and redesign of the hotel, gaming room, bar and bedrooms - now boasting double rooms with or without ensuite as well as twin shares and family rooms.
Rob - the Wakefield Hotel's friendly onsite manager, offers a full continental Bed & Breakfast service as well as organising packed lunches for day tripping guests who wish to explore some of Wakefield's hidden treasures.
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Nelson's Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park and Motel is the ideal base for your cycling holiday, situated five minutes’ ride from Nelson’s city centre and on the coastal link track to Tasman's Great Taste Trail. Whether you're here to ride the cycle trails or just relax pre or post adventure, Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park has a comprehensive range of accommodation from camping sites and cabins to studios and motel units, plus storage facilities available for bikes. Direct access to the beach with plenty of recreational activities and cafes and bars within walking distance.
Proper Crisps
Proper Crisps is all about keeping it simple – producing “truly outstanding” hand made crisps. There are no additives, artificial preservatives, colours or flavours. When you're eating Proper Crisps, you're eating all natural.
Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park
Relax in park like setting amongst mature trees & native birds. Walking distance to town for cafes, shops & supermarket. A range of quality affordable accommodation from cabins through to studio, one, two & 3 bedroom motels. Bike & luggage storage available. Full ticketing service for local attractions.
Tasman View Accommodation
Tasman View Accommodation is a unique property offering stylish boutique accommodation, situated on a private farmland setting, directly on the Tasman Great Taste Cycle Trail. Established on the ridge separating the Moutere Valley from the coastal Mariri area, it offers 360° panoramic mountain and sea views.
We offer the option of 3 self-contained attached double units, each with a separate external entrance. Unpack your bags and make yourself at home in our gorgeous retreat. It is great for couples, small groups or families looking for a relaxing time away from it all. You can enjoy a picnic by one of our natural ponds, a stroll around our 8.6ha farmlands or relax on our private guest outdoor deck whilst taking in the breath-taking views of the region.
Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel
Rutherford Hotel’s central city location provides a gateway to many of the great cycle ways the region has to offer.
Sprig and Fern Tavern Motueka
We are located just off the busy Motueka High St, an ideal stopping point if you are heading north to Kaiteriteri or the Abel Tasman National Park. Place your bike in the rack and relax in the cool tavern or sun yourself in the open air beer garden. You will feel most welcome in the S&F Motueka while you relax and gear up for the next part of your journey.
Eden's Edge Lodge and Cheese Shop
Peaceful and serene self-catering lodge with many amenities. Just 4 km from Motueka. Cheese shop on the lodge grounds.
Knott Home
Knott Home is located in the heart of Brightwater and is on the Tasman Great Taste Cycle Trail. Situated opposite HQ café where you can enjoy a gourmet breakfast or brunch or a glass of wine with lunch options. Easy 2-minute walking distance to other local amenities. Surrounded by local wineries and well known for growing great Hops, Brightwater is a great place to base yourself so you can explore the great outdoors.
Knott Home is a quiet oasis that offers several different accommodation options. Accommodation is separate/stand alone to our private home and your privacy well be respected. Set at the rear of the property and surrounded by a private and fully fenced garden area with a swimming pool and spa you will be able to sit back and relax in the outdoor seating areas whilst you enjoy the many local amenities at hand.
Off road parking and easy self- check in with lock box access makes it a simple and hassle-free arrival process. Ample space for bike parking.
Wheelie Fantastic Cycle Tours
We are a local company, with a passion for cycling. We specialise in premium multi-day tours along Tasman’s Great Taste Trail. We provide high-quality trail bikes and e-bikes for comfortable cycling on the trail. For gravel enthusiasts, we can also provide gravel bikes to help you explore the cycle trail as well as the local gravel routes. Using our local knowledge and experience, we also offer a range of day tours that not only use the official trail but also take our guests to hidden gems, off the beaten track. Our unique itineraries, take in wineries, hop gardens, studios and galleries, cafes and restaurants. All of our itineraries can be adapted to suit the specific needs of our guests. We don't amalgamate groups so your itinerary is yours to enjoy at a pace that suits you. If you are travelling with your own bike, we can also offer luggage, people and bike transfers as well as secure car parking. You decide, we provide.
Our formula is simple: Local People + Local Knowledge = Great Experiences
Gravity Nelson
Gravity Nelson is here to help you have a fantastic time riding the incredible trails of the Nelson region. We are happy to chat with you online, over the phone, or in person to point you in the right direction. We offer high-end Santa Cruz and Evil mountain bike rentals, as well as a fleet of Mondraker Electric MTBs. We also have a full-service workshop if your own bike needs a tweak or a part. We also arrange coaches, guides, shuttles and other services with reliable operators. We support trail builders and clubs in the region through selling memberships & donations. We are your one stop for all the information you need to make you time riding in Nelson simple outstanding. Don't wait, drop in to get the dirt on riding around Nelson.
- Free trail advice and information
- Guiding
- Coaching (private and groups)
- Rentals - Santa Cruz, Evil and Mondraker E-Bikes
- Shuttles and transfers
- Workshop and riding supplies
- Bike sales
We are also the organizers of the Coppermine Race (http://www.coppermine.co.nz/)
Jellyfish Restaurant & Bar
Great food from land and sea – come and enjoy our seaside restaurant and bar right on the wharf at Mapua. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, come in and enjoy some great food and service with million dollar views in paradise. Enjoy the beautiful Mapua Wharf.
Closed Tuesdays but The Appleshed - next door - is open and also has great food.
Hop Federation Brewery
Hop Federation is a boutique craft brewery nestled in the heart of Riwaka, a small village located close to the Abel Tasman National Park. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, apple and cherry orchards as well as local hop growers, the brewery provides
the perfect location for locals and visitors to the region to stop at the tasting room and sample our range of beers. Approx 100mtrs off the main trail, the brewery is open 7 days a week from 11am and all tastings are complimentary.
Java Hut
Java Hut is a funky coffee bar, serving seriously good coffee, sweet treats, cold drinks and ice blocks. Try our Swallow Coffee, locally roasted by Sublime and relax outside in one of our deck chairs.
My Ride Richmond
My Ride Richmond is a locally owned bike shop which offers professional and reliable service with honest advice. We stock great brands including Rocky Mountain, Scott, Avanti, Pro, Shimano, Sram, Maxxis, Muc Off, Cateye, Evoc and heaps more! Our full service workshop is staffed by our pro mechanics who have an outstanding knowledge base and professional attitude towards servicing your bike!
Mapua Smokehouse
Fish & Chips on the Wharf - it's what Mapua's all about!
Fernwood Holiday Park
Friendly, affordable accommodation. Sheltered powered and tent sites. Cabins, studio and 2 bed motel units. Wi-Fi and bike hire. Fully equipped kitchen, organic herb and vegetable garden, BBQ, TV lounge, (warm and cosy in winter), swimming pool and playground. Situated on SH60, 2kms south of Motueka. Adjacent to Moutere Inlet and new Tasman's Great Taste Trail cycle way.
Sprig and Fern Tavern Richmond
A genuine kiwi tavern awaits visitors who may have just completed the Great Taste Trail at Richmond. Good fish and chips from next door and a cold craft beer enjoyed alongside the friendly local regulars.
Nelson Rotary
Nelson Rotary has been part of Nelson’s story since 1927. Over the years it has been involved in hundreds of initiatives that have helped make Nelson/ Tasman region a great place to live and play.
Rotary has supported community initiatives such as Founders Park, the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, Tasman's Great Taste Cycle Trail and the Tahunanui Recreation Reserve. The beauty of the city has also been enhanced by the 11,000+ trees that have been planted and the “hanging baskets ” in the city centre which are a feature of Nelson city in the summer months.
Helibike Nelson
Helibike Nelson is a small Nelson based company who love to take people on adventurous mountain bike rides in and around the top of the South.
Our driving force is the reward that comes from the huge grin we see on your face at the end of the day, knowing we have taken you on a ride that has not only left a mark on your soul but will be a part of your memories forever.
We like to create a relaxed, fun atmosphere in our groups that feels like a group of mates on holiday. Our trips are led by our experienced professional guides who each bring their own unique personality, and who strive to understand and meet your needs. We keep our groups small enough to make sure that we can offer the best of ourselves and pay attention to the little things that make a difference.
We are dedicated to your enjoyment and safety, so whilst you get on with having the best ride of your life, we take care of the logistics, health and safety requirements and ensure you get home safe and sound.
We know our rides and destinations intimately. Where we take you, how we get there, and the interactions you have with our people and the environment are all extremely important to us to get right for you. We have chosen and developed a range of rides and adventures, each unrivalled and unique in its character, just like the riders we take there.
