Mapua means ‘abundance’ in Maori and it certainly doesn’t disappoint. Situated on the Waimea Estuary right in the middle of the Tasman Bay just a 35 minute drive from Nelson City, Mapua is a magical spot to relax, enjoy fine food and drink and challenge yourself to some amazing cycling.

Our most popular multi day tour! The LOOP is a fantastic self-guided tour that allows to you to experience three very unique sections - Rail Route, Coastal Route and Valley Routes. We guarantee the landscape changes every day!

Kiwi Journeys is excited to offer this unique three day/two-night tour, serving up some of the real highlights on the Great Taste Trail. This tour is designed for family’s or couples wanting to take it easy, with plenty of time to explore what the region has to offer.

Kiwi Journeys are excited to release the new ‘Nelson Explorer’ tour! We have built this package around your stay at the incredible “School House”, an amazing accommodation and entertaining base while you explore our region.

Kiwi Journeys in conjunction with The Pear Orchard Lodge have put together these unique 3-5 day Stay and Play packages, and the best thing about it? no need to pack your suitcase every day!

Get a group of friends together and experience our amazing region.

This Abel Tasman National Park adventure is a three day/ two night self guided cycle tour on the Tasman’s Great Taste Trail. You will cycle between three to five hours per day on a vehicle free trail with an easy to moderate gradient. During your ride you will be able to visit award winning wineries, craft breweries and cafés, you can sample local produce and enjoy the buzzing atmosphere of Mapua Wharf. At the end of your day after exploring the attractions and experiencing the amazing scenery of the Nelson and Tasman coastlines you can relax and reflect in your double or twin accommodation.

This Great Taste Trail and Abel Tasman National Park adventure is a four-day, three-night independent tour.

You will cycle between three to five hours per day on a vehicle free trail with an easy to moderate gradient. During your ride you will be able to visit award winning wineries, craft breweries and cafés, you can sample local produce and enjoy the buzzing atmosphere of Mapua Wharf.

After our clients requested both trails in the one trip, Kiwi Journeys decided to make a tour out of it. It just makes sense, you are already paying for your flights/travel, so why not take in two trails that are diverse, stunning and totally different.

This amazing 6 day, Cycle/Kayak adventure, takes you along the completed stages of Tasman’s Great Taste Trail. Take a break after two days of cycling and experience two days of pure magic in the world famous Abel Tasman National Park with Abel Tasman Kayaks.

This FULLY GUIDED cycling tour allows us to guide you to tastiest spots in Nelson and Tasman. Sample some of New Zealand’s award winning wines and local gourmet cuisine. Includes a cruise of the World Famous Abel Tasman National Park and lunch at Awaroa Lodge. For an exclusive experience this tour is limited to 10 people only.