Based by Tahunanui beach, The Gentle Cycling Company offers bike hire, single day tours, shuttles and multi day tours around the Great Taste Trail. It also provides mountain bikes for hire from Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park
Great Taste Beer Tour – day trip
Visit some of Nelson’s best breweries, pubs and bars while cycling this cruisy, flat circuit.
You will enjoy coastal views and follow a short rail trail whilst cycling between a coastal country pub, historic tap room and breweries with hop-tastic delights.
Finish the tour back at our base, with the Sprig & Fern Tavern a short stroll away, or let us shuttle you home. Includes door-to-door transport, trail bike and beer tasting. Cost $130, e-bike upgrade $50.
Great Taste Wine Tour - day trip
Take a day to explore the spectacular coast and wine country located around the Great Taste Trail. Linger at wineries, immerse yourself in cafe’s, restaurants, galleries and relax with friends. We recommend e-bikes and the ferry assisted hop to magical Mapua. There are three wonderful wine options to choose from so visit our website for more information.
From $95 adult, e-bike upgrade $50. Duration: One day.
Coastal Classic multi-day trip
This three-day/two-night trip is one example of our self-guided, multi-day tours on the Great Taste Trail. Trips include all transfers, bike hire and accommodation. We provide a personalised pre-departure briefing so you can circle all the cafes and swimming spots on our legendary topographic trail maps. As the trail route includes Kaiteriteri (the gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park) day trips in the park can easily be added to these itineraries.
Cost: from $995 adult, e-bike surcharge $150. Duration: From three days, two nights.
Great Taste Trio multi-day combo trip
This special trip, in conjunction with Wilsons Abel Tasman, combines the 2.5 days of cycling the Great Taste Trail followed by 2.5 days in the Abel Tasman National Park, with all the details taken care of. In the park, you will stay at the Wilsons beachfront lodges, with either walking or kayaking options available.
Cost: From $2,650 adult. Duration: From five days.
Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park
We offer half-day and full-day mountain bike hire from our base at Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park with half-day hires from $53. Our daily Coastal Shuttle connects Nelson and Kaiteriteri return during summer – one-way fares start at $50.
