A great way to see the coastal area of Nelson and the Great Taste Trail. Riding from Nelson City on the trail, out around the Waimeha Estuary and onto Moturoa Rabbit Island. Catch a short ferry ride across to the Mapua Wharf area and enjoy the vibe of this small but fun seaside village for lunch. We’ll bring you back to Nelson later in the afternoon.
Trip Details
Overview
The ride begins with a slow rise via the old rail line over to Richmond. From here, the trail can deliver you to either Pic’s Peanut Butter World or the Nelson Classic Car Museum – or both! Spend time exploring these unique local offerings before returning to the trail and heading on to Richmond.
At the Waimea Inlet, the trail weaves around the wetlands and regeneration projects which are restoring this natural landscape. Boardwalks and trails provide the means to skirt the tidal inlet before the spectacular suspension bridge over the Waimea River. The trail then crosses to Rabbit Island and its beautiful sandy beaches before a ferry crossing takes you to the coastal township of Māpua.
Spend some time in Māpua and enjoy the waterfront restaurants, cafes, galleries and stores before catching our shuttle back to Nelson mid-afternoon.
Trip Highlights
- Distance: 35kms
- Cycling tome: 2-3 hours
- Self-guided
- Minimum of 2 people
- Shuttle Service back to Nelson depot
- Off street parking available
- Mapua Wharf area is a great place for lunch
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