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
When planning a cycle trip, there is, in my opinion two very important factors to know. How far is the route you have chosen? Where is the nearest and best coffee option? If you are starting your Great Taste Cycle in Kiateriteri and heading towards Mapua, you’re in for a treat. After a lovely cycle … 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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