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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
McGlashen Pottery
One of NZ leading potters producing a wide range of contemporary well designed tableware, plus ceramic art pieces and paintings.
Nelson Classic Car Museum
Nelson Classic Car Museum (NCCM) is the best place to see more than 150 cars in immaculate condition. From our little 1908 Renault AX, to classics of the 1950s including Vauxhalls, Triumphs and Cadillacs, through to the exquisite mastery of Jaguar and Ferrari, our Museum is the place to marvel and admire an incredible collection of iconic cars. Come and relive your own memories of your grandad’s car, your first car and your dream car!
As well as impeccably presented cars, there is a Museum Store, Café, and cycle parking.
Open Daily 10am-4pm (Closed Christmas Day) 1 Cadillac Way, 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
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.
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.
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.
