Nelson Cycle Hire Spooners Tunnel One day tour on the Great Taste Trail
Nelson Central
Trent Drive, Nelson Central
Cycle downhill through the longest disused rail tunnel in the southern hemisphere, then wind your way past hop gardens, alongside meandering streams and idyllic pastoral scenery and vineyards. Finish off your day with relaxing wine or beer tastings.
Waiti
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Beer Tasting at the Eddyline
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Exiting the tunnel with child trailer in tow - fun for all
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In the middle of the tunnel
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Brightwater swingbridge
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Enjoying a delicious fresh berry ice-cream
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Vineyard winetasting
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Excited to enter the tunnel
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This is a 40km one day cycle ride from Spooners tunnel on the Great Taste Trail back to Nelson Airport. We will take you to the tunnel portal to start your ride through the 1.5 km long disused rail tunnel (the longest in the southern hemisphere available for cycling). Feel the wind in your hair as you cycle downhill for the next 10 km, then alongside meandering Waiti stream, past free range chicken farms and picturesque disused hop kilns. Cycle through Wakefield (take a side trip to Higgins Park Steam Museum) maybe grab a taste of the Trail at the famous Wakefield bakery, Brightwater township, birthplace of Lord Rutherford, visit cafes, wineries for wine tastings, taste locally made cheeses and artisan beers. There's a taste for everyone.
Pricing and Conditions
| $145.00 |
Other Charges
Ebike upgrade $50.00.
Conditions
Minimum 2 persons.
Cancellation Policy
Free of charge cancellation up to 24 hours prior, thereafter 10%. Cancellation on the day due to inclement weather may incur a 10% fee but will be transferred free of charge to another day.
Operating Months
All year round
Operational Hours
0900-1700, 7 Days.
Weather Considerations
Contact us to discuss if there are heavy weather conditions.
Minimum Age
2
Contact details
Address: Trent Drive, Nelson Central
Email: info@nelsoncyclehire.co.nz
Phone: +64 3 539 4193