Art and Food Cycle Tour

The tour is 5 days long with 5 days of cycling. There's an option to extend the tour by one extra day, so if you choose that option, the tour will then be 6 days long with 5 days of cycling.

The tour will take you on a delightful meander from Nelson to Kaiteriteri (with a transfer back to Nelson at the end) via the historic Moutere area. The tour is self-guided with detailed maps and information, centering around the art, and fantastic food and drink on offer in the region. The Moutere area, in particular, is quite hilly and as such has been likened to Tuscany in Italy with its rolling hills. The tour operator, therefore, suggests that participants should be fairly active and happy to cycle on hills. Alternatively, e-bikes are available to ease any discomfort.

A 'Good Things' Map is included with the tour. These are waterproof, topographic-style maps. They illustrate the tour operator's exclusive recommendations for detours off the trail to visit all their favorite places. They provide tips for the best local food, wine, craft beer, art, history and landscape.  You will have detailed instructions about where to cycle each day to reach your destination and the tour operator is simply a phone call away if there are any issues in this regard.

Yes! The tour is designed to make it easy for you to stay an extra night in Kaiteriteri or  add a National Park Day to your trip. Here are the available options:

Add On Option: An extra night in Kaiteriteri
Why not enjoy a relaxing stay in Kaiteriteri at the end of your trip. There is a range of accommodation in Kaiteriteri including an Eco Resort, with vegetarian restaurant, spa, massage and pool facilities.

Add On Option: Abel Tasman National Park Day
Staying the night in Kaiteriteri makes it easy to use the following day for a trip in the Abel Tasman National Park. In the morning, it’s an easy walk to the beachfront where your Park Day begins. Wilsons Abel Tasman offers a range of single day trips in the park (standard retail prices apply). For a flexible full day walking trip option, the Open Day Pass is recommended. There is also a range of full day kayak trips available. If you’d like to book a Park Day as part of your cycling trip, the tour operator will ensure your whole itinerary fits together seamlessly.

Contact us if you’d like an additional night in Kaiteriteri or a day in Abel Tasman National Park

Yes. Due to health and safety concerns, the maximum bag weight for the luggage transfers is 15kg. The tour operator can provide secure storage for extra luggage at their base.

Yes. The tour operator has plenty of free, off-street parking for your vehicles at their base.

For any trip that can not go ahead due to government imposed Covid 19 restrictions which prevent planned travel between your home and our location you will be eligible for a 100% credit or refund. For trips that include a Wilsons Abel Tasman component, please refer to their terms and conditions

Yes. The Great Taste trail is very suitable for children and the tour operator has a minimum age of 1-year-old for their tours. Child discounts are available.