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.

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Waiti
Waiti
Beer Tasting at the Eddyline
Beer Tasting at the Eddyline
Exiting the tunnel with child trailer in tow - fun for all
Exiting the tunnel with child trailer in tow - fun for all
In the middle of the tunnel
In the middle of the tunnel
Brightwater swingbridge
Brightwater swingbridge
Enjoying a delicious fresh berry ice-cream
Enjoying a delicious fresh berry ice-cream
Vineyard winetasting
Vineyard winetasting
Excited to enter the tunnel
Excited to enter the tunnel
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

Proximity To Town

12 minute drive from Nelson City.

Proximity To Airport

Located at Nelson Airport.

Proximity To Coach

Bus to Nelson City stops at Airport every 30 minutes.

Parking

Yes. Please let us know on booking about parking requirements so we can give instructions.

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