Self-Guided Beer Tasting Bicycle Tour: Experience Great Taste and Exercise in Nelson
4.9
14 Ratings
Nelson
For those who appreciate beer and also prefer to include a little physical activity, this tour will appeal to you!
We accommodate all group sizes. Although this tour is self-guided, a briefing and map will be provided to help guide your path. You’re free to explore and savor the flavors of Nelson at your own pace.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- McCashins Brewery - You will enjoy this scenic beer tour, taking in some of Nelson’s best bars and breweries. There’s an English pub, historic brewery and a wealth of craft beers to choose from. A beer / cider tasting paddle is included whilst you watch the brewers at work.
The cycle route passes along the coast and a section of the historic Railway Reserve. There are information boards to learn about the region’s rich history and there are pretty views over the Waimea estuary.
Families can stop at a playground or beach and Pic’s Peanut Butter World is well worth a stop (tours available by booking in advance online).
The tour starts and finishes at The Gentle Cycling Company
Distance approximately 23 km. Flat, urban and on a cycle trail
What’s included:
Door-to-door return transfers. Depart Nelson city 10.30am, return 4.30/5pm
Full day bike hire, helmet, souvenir map, emergency support
4 beers/ciders tasting paddle at McCashin’s Tap Room
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Full day bike hire, helmet, souvenir map, emergency support
- Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Meal Options
- Pizza - The Eddyline Brewery makes amazing pizzas that we suggest you enjoy for lunch (not included in tour price)
Location
70 Beach Road
Beach Road
We have secure off-street parking so please drive in if you want to leave a vehicle for the day
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(14 Ratings)
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740paulk
Apr 4, 2024
Cycling in Northeast New Zealand - We found this bicycle tour to be extraordinary.
Bernie, Chris and Bridget were very helpful. They gave us great flexibility on picking up the bikes and also dropping them off a bit late.
We found that the bikes were in great shape. We bite for two days and enjoyed the coastal route to rabbit Island to be very much fun. However, the trip to Spooner tunnel was extraordinary. We were climbing a hill. We were very glad to be using E bikes for this trip
I would highly recommend you use gentle cycling company for your experience in the Nelson area. There’s no better way to see this part of New Zealand then on a bike.
We were in New Zealand for two weeks. We found this to be our best adventure.
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Darryl_p
Mar 4, 2024
Fantastic Day - Fantastic day, great bikes super nice people to deal with. Outstanding service, highly recommended way to spend a day.
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855johng
Feb 27, 2024
Great experience - Was as good as I hoped. Bike was a bit heavier than I’m used to but did the job. Staff very helpful and cheerful. I made an error in my booking but they moved the date no problem
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R1492xckathye
Jan 5, 2024
Beautiful coastal cycling - Great cycing adventure on comfy e-bikes around the Waimea Inlet and it’s saltmarsh wetlands and resident shorebirds - topped off by great wines at Seifried estate and retro river ferry ride to lunch at Mapua - and highly recommend the shuttle back to Nelson by Chris
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Curious9072
Dec 31, 2023
Richmond to Mapua family ride - Bernadette and Chris could not have been more helpful. They accommodated our changing plans the week prior and updated arrangements efficiently, not even requiring a deposit. All shapes and sizes, we were supplied well fitted bikes delivered to the Richmond Aquatic Centre car park and cycled through to the Rabbit Island ferry link to Mapua. The Waimea estuary ride at high tide is particularly uplifting. Thank you so much Bernie and Chris, dealing with us mainly online or by phone. If you are at the Tahunanui camping ground it would be so very easy to sort a cycle trip at their prefab there and make amazing memories on the Nelson cycleways for a very reasonable outlay. Don't miss the opportunity!
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Gregorycl4882jx
Dec 20, 2023
Best in Nelson! AMAZING! - Amazing experience! My wife and I are on our honeymoon. Chris setup an e-bike for my wife, picked us up and brought us to the coastal access point of the Great Taste trail. We cycled all day. Chris then picked us up once we’d gone as far as we could go on the trail and brought us back. One of the best experiences ever on a bike from someone that rides nearly every day of the year back in the states. 10 / 10 recommend
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X6484wabrettc
Oct 29, 2023
Highly recommended - Bernie and Chris took care of us all the way - and even arranged perfect weather which is next level. We had a great time thanks
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Johanna
Feb 14, 2023
Epic day out - The owners Bernie and Chris were super accommodating and informative about the area and everything else. After an initial technical error (not their fault) we had an epic day!! We highly recommend this company for an awesome day out in the Nelson area!
PS thank you Chris for the beer :)
Janne and Johanna, the Swedish honeymooners!
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Meander11479080994
Feb 13, 2023
A great day out! - Bikes and the kit provided were excellent, as was the advice about where to cycle and food/drinks stop offs. We were given a map too. We had an excellent day’s cycling around Nelson and up to Mapua. Bird watching was really good too. Highly recommended as a day’s activity.
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Nick
Feb 9, 2024
Bikes Beers and great fun! - A great day out! We talked to Bernie about the ride before booking and she was really helpful explaining the type of bikes and terrain. Spent a bit more time next to busy roads than we'd have liked, but overall a great experience. The bikes were well maintained and good quality Bernie and her team were great.
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