Leisure cycling

Spooners Tunnel, Tasman's Great Taste Trail

Top leisure cycling rides in Nelson Tasman

Renowned for its picturesque beauty, temperate climate, culinary excellence and attractions galore, a leisurely cycle ride through the Nelson Tasman region is every adventurer's dream.

Must-do leisure cycling trails

Tasman's Great Taste Trail - NZ Great Ride

Tasman's Great Taste Trail is one of New Zealand’s Ngā Haerenga Great Rides. It is a scenic and urban coastal ride where you can choose a section or two and head out for a couple of hours, take the whole day, or enjoy a multi-day biking adventure.

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Railway Reserve

The Railway Reserve follows the historic railway route that once linked Nelson City with Glenhope in the Tasman District.

Wakefield Quay

An easy walk along the Tahunanui waterfront offers a tasting platter of Nelson Tasman’s unique history, scenery and cuisine.

Maitai River Walkway

The Maitai River Walkway is an off-road, shared pathway adjacent to the Maitai River. It is popular with daywalkers, dog walkers, city workers, and cyclists.

Tasman's Great Taste Trail - NZ's Great Ride

Slow down and savour a relaxed journey, meandering along a gleaming coastline and through charming countryside.

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Tasman's Great Taste Trail

If you're just looking for a leisurely day ride, we suggest the Stoke to Mapua section of the Great Taste Trail, which will have you weaving through and around the Waimea Estuary, Monaco Peninsula and Rabbit Island, before landing you at the Mapua Wharf for some delicious food and drink.

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Whether you're looking for a scenic morning ride or an afternoon adventure, the trails in Nelson Tasman are bound to satisfy your cravings. From the taste buds and artistic diversions along Tasman's Great Taste Trail to the panoramic vistas on the Monaco Loop and the historic discoveries of the Railway Reserve, you'll never be short of leisurely cycle trails to explore.

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