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Wheelie Fantastic Cycle Tours offer a wide range of high quality cycling experiences in the Nelson Tasman region of the top of the South Island, New Zealand. Specialising in bespoke and luxury tours which can be self-guided, guided and premium guided. The guided option has one guide, premium guided gives complete flexibility, with a bike guide and a guide with a vehicle in attendance for the duration of the tour. Using local knowledge, we create unique itineraries to help our customers discover the hidden gems of the area. We also have put together day and multi-day itineraries that are ready to enjoy and which caters for a wide range of abilities. We use high quality bikes which are designed for comfort and performance on roads and trails.
Important Tour Details - Moutere Wine And Artisans Day Tour:
Departs/ Finishes: Pick-up from accommodation.
Contact Details: Wheelie Fantastic Phone: 0800 229 253 or +64 3 543 2245
Pick-up time: as stated above.
Length of tour: full day tour. Cycling distance will be 25-30 kms.
Fitness Level: Moderate (more than basic level of fitness or hire an e-bike)
What to bring: layers of warm clothing, wind proof jacket, cycle shorts or comfortable shorts, trainer shoes, sun screen (SPF 30+ is best), sun glasses and your camera!
What is provided: Bike hire, helmet, pannier day bag, wine tasting (tastings locations subject to availability). Purchase pick-ups. Route map and guide with discounts for wine and food.
Notes: Please advise re any dietary requirements or allergies.
Ride a section of one of New Zealand’s Great Rides. Segments of the Trail can be ridden as a day (or half-day) ride. The trail is a dedicated cycle route which showcases much of what the Tasman region offers, by way of scenery, produce and skilled craftspeople. Riding a bike along the trail gives cyclists a chance to see how people live, work and play. Local seasonal produce, real fruit ice-creams, cafés, galleries, breweries and wineries can all be found along the trail. A one way route helps cyclists see more of the trail during the course of a day. The guide will help select a suitable section of the trail, based on how far the cyclists would like to ride and the nature of the terrain they prefer.
What’s included: bike hire, helmet, pannier day bag, water bottle, route maps. Pick up and drop off at guests’ accommodation (guided options include pick up and return, self-guided pick-ups available POA). Lunch (with guided options only).
Duration: 1 day
Distance: 10 – 45+Km
Fitness level: A basic to moderate level of fitness required
Trail Grade: Easy to Moderate
Group Size: 2-12
Options: Premium guided, guided or self-guided. Multi-day tour options available.
This is a private tour which showcases some of the most iconic locations of the region. This guided day tour is vehicle based, with the option of an easy cycle ride on Rabbit Island. The tour starts with guests being collected at their accommodation. This is a relaxing day, with a knowledgeable guide and the private use of the vehicle exclusively for the guests. The first stop is at the tranquil setting of Rabbit Island. The long sandy beach and parkland creates a peaceful environment that can be explored by either a short walk or bike ride along a dedicated cycle trail by the beach. After a short drive to the coastal village of Mapua, there is time to explore the small village by bike or walking and stop off at the shops, studios and galleries. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the wharf area, with lots of photo opportunities. This is also the location for a relaxing lunch at one of the restaurants on the wharf. After lunch the tour is vehicle based. There will be opportunities to sample some locally produced wines in the picturesque countryside. This gives a real flavour of New Zealand and the area has the feel of being a hidden gem. It also provides two more studios and galleries to visit.
What’s Included: bike hire, helmet, day pannier bag, water bottle, lunch at a restaurant at Mapua. Pick up and drop off at guests’ accommodation.
Duration: Full day
Distance: 5 -20kms
Fitness level: basic
Trail Grade: Easy
Group Size: 2-12
Options: This tour is also available as a vehicle based guided tour for those who do not wish to cycle.
Visit the most scenic winery in Nelson, as well as several other boutique wineries offering award winning wines. Discover New Zealand’s oldest pub, artisan’s studios, historical places of interest and stunning scenery all within a 10-30Km route. This all adds up to a unique cycling experience.
What’s included: bike hire, helmet, pannier day bag, water bottle, wine tasting, a platter lunch at a vineyard (with guided options only). Purchase pick-ups. Route map (for self-guided option).
Pick up and drop off at guests’ accommodation (guided options).
Duration: Full day (guests may shorten this to a few hours if pressed for time)
Distance: 10 - 30+Km
Fitness level: Moderate (slightly more than basic level of fitness)
Trail Grade: Easy to moderate (the route uses quiet country roads and a local cycle/walk path)
Options: Premium guided, guided or self-guided. Vehicle based tour - This tour is now available as a vehicle based guided tour, for those who would like to experience this area without cycling. A few other stops at galleries can be included with the vehicle option.
This private tour starts with the guests being collected at their accommodation and then taken to the tranquil setting of Rabbit Island for an easy, guided bike ride along a dedicated cycle trail by the beach and through forest. The time and distance the guests cycle can be tailored to suit their needs (or it can be omitted entirely if they prefer a purely vehicle based tour).
After a short drive to the quiet village of Upper Moutere, home to the oldest pub in New Zealand as well as family owned boutique wineries. There is time to browse, two unique galleries in the village before arriving at New Zealand’s oldest pub for craft beer tasting and a relaxing lunch, with fare that showcases local produce. After lunch the tour continues by vehicle through the picturesque countryside to another studio in a stunning location before finishing the day at an award-winning winery for wine tasting. This gives a real flavour of New Zealand and the area has the feel of being a hidden gem.
What’s Included: bike hire, helmet, day pannier bag, water bottle, lunch, beer tasting and wine tasting. Pick up and drop off at guests’ accommodation.
Duration: Full day
Distance: 5 – 15kms
Fitness level: basic
Trail Grade: Easy
Group Size: 2-12
Options: This tour is also available as a vehicle based guided tour for those who do not wish to cycle.
Enjoy quiet country back roads before joining The Great Taste Trail. Allow us to take you to places most people don’t know exist. Experience the tranquility of the countryside, hop gardens, orchards, majestic rivers, with a stunning backdrop of Kahurangi National Park. The route also passes artisans’ studios and galleries. All this and yet never too far away from a coffee stop!
What’s included: bike hire, helmet, pannier day bag, water bottle, route maps.
The guided options also include pick up and drop off at guests’ accommodation as well as morning tea and a café lunch.
Duration: 1 day
Distance: 25+Km
Fitness level: A moderate level of fitness required.
Trail Grade: Moderate
Group Size: 2-12
Options: Premium guided, guided or self-guided. Multi-day tour options available.
Using sections of The Great Taste Trail (one of the official ‘Great Rides’ of New Zealand), explore Tasman’s Ruby Coast, with trails that take you to striking vistas of Tasman Bay. Stop for lunch at Mapua Wharf. After lunch, catch the ferry for a 10 minute ride to Rabbit Island then cycle along forest trails and beside golden beaches before returning to Mapua, finishing the day with a browse around the studios and galleries or sampling gourmet ice cream, or an New Zealand favourite, real fruit ice cream
What’s included: bike hire, helmet, pannier day bag, maps and a platter lunch showcasing local fare, with a craft beer, local wine or juice. Purchase pick-ups. Ferry ticket. Transfer to the start of the route (distance chosen by the guests).
Duration: Full day (guests may shorten this to half a day if pressed for time)
Distance: 10 - 40+Km
Fitness level: A basic level of fitness is required
Trail Grade: 1& 2 (the routes are mostly flat)
Group Size: 2-12
Options: Premium guided, guided or self-guided.
Pick-up and drop-off at guests’ accommodation for self-guided also available POA.
This day tour offers a completely flexible approach to planning the perfect day. This premium guided day allows guests to decide on the day of the tour, how much cycling they would like to do and the nature of the tour. On the morning of the tour (or previous evening), one of our knowledgeable guides will discuss with the guest what they would like to do. Using their experience and local knowledge, they will create an itinerary to suit the requirements. It may also be possible to create a bespoke route which starts or finishes at their accommodation. The support vehicle also offers the opportunity to miss out sections of a route, or ride in two different areas in the morning and afternoon. The route could include local cycle trail paths, quiet back roads, coffee stops, wineries, galleries, studios, long rides, short rides, mountain views, sea views... so many options in this beautiful part of New Zealand.
What’s included: Exclusive services of a bike guide as well a support vehicle. Bike hire, helmet, pannier day bag, water bottle. Pick up and drop off at guests’ accommodation. Lunch at a local café or winery (depends on chosen route).
Duration: 1 day
Distance: Your choice
Fitness level: A basic to moderate level of fitness required.
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Group Size: 2-12
Options: Multi-day tour options available.
This Saturday tour uses the urban sections of The Great Taste Trail. Enjoy a leisurely ride to the famous Nelson Saturday market, in the centre of Nelson. Browse around the market which showcases local produce, arts and crafts. Before leaving the centre of Nelson, stop for a café lunch and then cycle to the World of Wearable Art and Classic Car Museum. Finish the day with a stroll around the amazing displays of wearable art as well as the large collection of classic cars.
What’s Included: bike hire, helmet, day pannier bag, water bottle, café lunch. Pick up and drop off at guests’ accommodation, entry to WoW and Classic Car Museum.
Duration: Full day
Distance: 15 -20kms
Fitness level: basic
Trail Grade: Easy to moderate
Group Size: 2-12
Options: Premium guided or guided. This tour is also available as a vehicle based guided tour
for those who do not wish to cycle.
Using top quality carbon road racing bikes, explore the excellent road routes this region has to offer. Whether it is an 80km + challenging ride or a more relaxed 30km to 50km ride, there are routes to suit. As knowledgeable road cyclists who live in the area, it is easy to find the routes that get off the beaten track and use quiet countryside against a backdrop of the Mount Arthur Range and Kahurangi National Park.
What’s included: Bike hire, helmet, Look Delta, Look Keo, Shimano spd or flatbed with toe strap pedals, water bottle. Pick up and drop off at guests’ accommodation (guided options).
Duration: 1 day
Distance: 20+Km
Fitness level: A basic to moderate level of fitness required.
Grade: Easy to Challenging
Options: Premium guided, guided or self-guided. Multi-day bike hire and tour options available.
The rider’s own pedals can be fitted to the bike.
