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Ride Tasman's Great Taste Trail from Cycle Nelson's Tāhunanui base on an e-bike, at your own pace. The trail is flat, well signed and mostly off-road, through coastal and rural country.
Every option includes a tasting at Seifried, the South Island's oldest family winery, first planted in 1973.
Our team fits your e-bike and helmet, gives you a trail map and talks you through the route. Free parking, 5 km from Nelson city.
Bronze: Classic Wine & Cycle. 44 km return to Seifried, with optional café, artisan food and microbrewery stops.
Silver: Coastal Wine & Ride. 22 km along the coast to Seifried, then the 4:30pm shuttle brings you and your bike back to Nelson.
Gold: Wine & Dine. Our most popular day, 30 km. Seifried, Rabbit Island, a short boat crossing to Māpua and a second tasting at the wharf, then a road transfer to Nelson.
Food is at your own cost. Seifried's cellar door is open daily, 11am to 4pm. Cycle Nelson has run tours on the Great Taste Trail for 17 years.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet in front of reception at Tahuna Beach Holiday Park, 70 Beach Road, Tāhunanui, Nelson. Search "Cycle Nelson Tahunanui" in your maps app. Free parking at our base, 5 km from Nelson city.
What to expect
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meet in front of reception at Tahuna Beach Holiday Park, 70 Beach Road, Tāhunanui, Nelson. Search "Cycle Nelson Tahunanui" in your maps app.
- Free parking at our base, 5 km from Nelson city.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meet in front of reception at Tahuna Beach Holiday Park, 70 Beach Road, Tāhunanui, Nelson. Search "Cycle Nelson Tahunanui" in your maps app.
- Free parking at our base, 5 km from Nelson city.
- This is a self-guided ride. You get a briefing and a map, then set your own pace.
- Wine tasting is for guests aged 18 and over.
- Seifried's cellar door is open daily, 11am to 4pm, so plan to arrive before 4pm. Seifried is closed on public holidays.
- Food is not included. Harvest Kitchen at Seifried is open Wednesday to Sunday only, so plan lunch elsewhere on a Monday or Tuesday.
- Gold runs daily from late September to late April. In winter it runs on weekends, school holidays and public holidays, when the boat crossing to Māpua operates.
- Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
- Bring a sunhat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a rain jacket, a long-sleeved top and a water bottle.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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