Many people choose Nelson as a holiday destination. When people say they are going to Nelson, that can mean many things, in terms of where they actually will stay and the places they visit. Quite often they mean the Nelson region and indeed as there are many options for accommodation and activities in the area, … Read more
You’ve booked a cycling holiday – now what do you do?If you book a cycling holiday, as motivation to get more cycling done or more exercise in general, it will make all the difference if the plan works. Time can slip by and before you know it there are only a couple of weeks before … Read more
Here are a few pros and cons to weigh up when deciding if you should opt to ride an e-bike or not. These are applicable to any cycle tours. This article will take you through some things to consider and then specifically look at The Great taste Trail.What are some of the pros of using … Read more
When you explore the area using The Great Taste Trail, there are other places just off the trail and other activities that aren’t cycling that can add to the whole experience of a cycle tour. The activities and places that can be included from as little as a 30-minute stop along the way to a … Read more
The Great Taste Trail has connected to Tapawera. The official opening of the trail segment between Tapawera and Kohatu was held on the 1st November 2020. The village of Tapawera is situated South West of Nelson city in the Motueka valley. It has a population of 300 (2018). The Great Taste Trail now extends from … Read more
The Upper Moutere is a village in the Moutere Valley, 12 kms from the coastal village of Mapua and 18kms south of Motueka. In 1843 German settlers arrived in the area, although their first location proved unsuitable for farming, so they left. Local Māori only used Moutere for seasonal food gathering and communication routes. This … Read more
Little Kaiteriteri is less well-known than it very close neighbour, Kaiteriteri. It’s a bit of an ‘open secret’, as it is the preferred destination for many locals when they want to go to relax on the beach and especially if they want to go for a swim. Casual swimmers enjoy the safe, shallow, crystal clear … Read more
Nelson – Tasman Festivals 2020 The Nelson Tasman area bursts with produce, especially the summer berry season. Boysenberries being a particular favourite with locals who know where their go-to honesty stall is. Fresh berries picked a few hours before you buy them and have travelled a couple of Kms at most, makes for truly tasty … Read more
We get asked by our customers and locals, what is our favourite part of Tasman’s Great Taste Trail? There are many parts of the trail that we like for different reasons and our favourite part might also change depending on the season. But if you asked the question this week, our reply would be the … Read more
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