Itinerary
- Day 1
Nelson
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike fit and briefing at Monaco Point
- Cycling Great Taste Trail from Monaco to Tapawera (62km)
- Ride through Spooners Tunnel (1.4km historic rail tunnel)
- View historic railway windmill at Belgrove
Landmarks Great Taste Trail Spooners Tunnel Mt Arthur Waimea River - Day 2
Tapawera to Motueka
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling Great Taste Trail from Tapawera to Riwaka (64km)
- Cross purpose-built cyclists swing bridge
- Wine tasting at Riwaka River Estate Winery
Optional Activities
- Cycle 8km from Riwaka River Estate Winery to Motueka accommodation
Landmarks Baton Saddle Baton River Valley Motueka River Riwaka River Estate Winery - Day 3
Abel Tasman
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch overlooking Torrent Bay), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided half-day hike on Abel Tasman Great Walk to Anchorage (13.4km)
- Catamaran sail around heads and return to vehicle (3 hours)
Optional Activities
- Late afternoon swim at Kaiteriteri beach
- Stroll along Kaiteriteri beach
Landmarks Abel Tasman Great Walk Anchorage Torrent Bay Kaiteriteri Beach - Day 4
Motueka to Queen Charlotte Sound
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling Great Taste Trail from Motueka to Richmond (44km)
- Ferry journey to Moturoa/Rabbit Island
- Scenic drive through ranges via Pelorous Bridge
- Water taxi to Lochmara Lodge
Optional Activities
- Refreshments at waterfront cafes in Mapua
Landmarks Tasman View Road Tasman Bay Mt Arthur Range Ruby Coast Mapua Moturoa/Rabbit Island Waimea Inlet Pelorous Bridge Queen Charlotte Sound - Day 5
Queen Charlotte Sound
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Access to Lochmara Lodge grounds and facilities
Optional Activities
- Kayaking
- Paddleboarding
- Swimming
- Bush track walking
- Visit Underwater Observatory (own expense)
- View art exhibition spaces
- Explore glowworm grotto
Landmarks Lochmara Lodge Queen Charlotte Sound - Day 6
Queen Charlotte Track to Anakiwa
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final celebratory meal)
Included Activities
- Hike along Queen Charlotte Track (14km, approximately 4 hours)
- Water taxi transfer to Mistletoe Bay
- Drive along Queen Charlotte Drive with sea views
- Final celebratory dinner
Optional Activities
- Cycle along whale trail from Tuamarina to Blenheim (approximately 10km)
- Visit winery
- Visit Moa brewery
Landmarks Queen Charlotte Track Te Mahia Saddle Ohahau Bay Umungata (Davies Bay) Anakiwa Queen Charlotte Sound Whale Trail - Day 7
Blenheim
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling new Whale Trail section from Blenheim (up to 65km)
- Cycle Redwood Pass Road
- Cycle Taylors Pass
- Wine tasting at local vineyard
Landmarks Whale Trail Redwood Pass Awatere Valley Kaikoura Ranges Mt Tapuae-o-uenuku Taylors Pass Taylors Dam
