Go around and around, all year round

A local favourite, Cable Bay Adventure Park is one of the best places to go mountain biking near Nelson City, alongside Koata Park. Both offer an excellent network of trails and plenty of options.

Correct! Pinkbike and Australian Mountain Bike Magazine, have recognised Nelson Tasman for having some of New Zealand’s best mountain biking. Better still, it’s a genuine year-round riding destination, thanks to our consistent sunny climate and trails that can be enjoyed across the seasons, with winter being a local favourite. While riding destinations such as Queenstown and Rotorua can be at their best over the warmer months, Nelson Tasman keeps the wheels turning year-round.

Yes. There are plenty of places to hire bikes and e-bikes across Nelson Tasman. You can find a full list of local bike rental options here.

Nelson Tasman is a genuine year-round riding destination, with great mountain biking in every season. After heavy rain, some backcountry trails can take four or five days to dry out, so it pays to check conditions before heading out. If the weather’s been wet, Cable Bay Adventure Park, Silvan Forest and Wairoa Gorge are among the best places to ride.

Yes! If you’d like some local knowledge along for the ride, Cycle Nelson and Wheelie Fantastic offer guided biking experiences in Nelson Tasman. It’s a great way to discover local trails, get to know the region and leave the route planning to someone else.

Yes. Nelson Tasman has plenty of bike-friendly places to stay, including accommodation with secure bike storage and other handy facilities for riders.