Wheelie Fantastic Cycle Tours

Visit the most scenic winery in Nelson, as well as several other boutique wineries offering award-winning wines. Discover New Zealand’s oldest pub, artisans’ studios, historical places of interest and stunning scenery all within a 10-30Km route. This adds up to a unique cycling experience.

Enjoy exceptional tours over 3, 4, 5 or 6 days - We have itineraries to suit all abilities, especially a range of abilities within a group. We can even put together itineraries for groups made up of non-cyclists as well as cyclists. Check out our website to see what the 'Wheelie Difference' is on all our tours.

We arrange the logistics using our up to date local knowledge.

Two of the most popular cycle days are mapua to kaiteriteri and The Upper Moutere area. Great Taste Trail- Kaiteriteri to Mapua to Kaiteriteri. This is one of the favourite sections of the trail for both locals and tourists. The many cafes and changing scenery along this 43 km section, provide a memorable day along the trail. The vibrant village of Mapua offers lots of options for sampling the flavours of the region, with cafes, restaurants, a brewery and wine bar in the village and the wharf area.

Exploring amazing locations close to the trail, means this area is a 'must do' if you want to find some hidden gems. Cycle to the Moutere region, enjoying quiet country back roads, vineyards, orchards, hop gardens as well as stops at studios and galleries as well as outstanding Nelson wineries and New Zealand’s oldest pub with a large selection of local craft beers.

We appreciate that your chosen itinerary is yours to enjoy in a way that best suits you, therefore we do not amalgamate groups. We work with the dates that suit you.

Our two base tour allows our guests to enjoy both the coastal locations of Clifftops Retreat, Te Koi the Lodge at Bronte or Split Apple Retreat and ‘Edenhouse’, the boutique luxury lodge in the heart of the countryside.

Edenhouse is considered to be in ‘the 101 best hotels in the world’. It is set in 48 acres of private grounds and surrounded by quiet country roads. The Great Taste Trail is only a couple of Kms away from its door. This provides a perfect location to cycle to or from. The luxurious surroundings, the exceptional cuisine, and the legendary hospitality of your hosts, Peter and Bobbie Martin, make this a wonderful location to return to after your day’s cycling.

Other activities can be arranged that are within easy reach of Edenhouse, so a day away from cycling could include a private boat trip into the Abel Tasman National Park, or a scenic heli trip over Kahurangi National Park.

Allow us to take you to places most people don’t know exist. Experience the tranquility of the countryside, hop gardens, vineyards, orchards, majestic rivers, with a stunning backdrop of Kahurangi National Park. Many of our routes also pass wineries as well as artisans studios and galleries.

All this and yet never too far away from a coffee stop! This tour can give you a real flavour of the area, if you are pressed for time.