Moutere Hills Winery Tour - Guided
Grade 1-2 (Easy to Beginner)
34km
The Upper Moutere wineries sit in the foot hills of the majestic Kahurangi range and amongst some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere in the world.
On this cycling adventure you will journey through gentle rolling countryside and sample exquisite wines in some of the regions finest boutique wineries. Along the way you will also have the opportunity to discover hidden gems in this artisan paradise: New Zealand’s oldest pub, galleries, art studios and a variety of sumptuous local produce, not to mention you ride past Hops, Vineyards and Blueberry orchards.
Itinerary
This tour starts at our Kiwi Journeys depot on the Mapua Wharf at 10.00am (this is flexible). Here we will brief you on the E-bikes and fit you with all the safety equipment required to enjoy this amazing day.
We cycle out of Mapua and make our way to the Moutere Valley, where Neudorf Vineyards, Kahurangi Estate and Moutere Hills Wineries await. The latter, Moutere Hills, is where we stop for a fantastic lunch! Forster’s Moutere Hills offer a fabulous dining experience with dishes prepared by award winning chef Alistair Forster. Alistair is a New Zealand Lamb & Beef Ambassador and together with his wife Fiona they have created a stunning restaurant overlooking the vines.
A short ride after lunch will take us back to the Mapua Wharf where you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the restaurants, galleries, cafes, brewery and wine bar before we transport you back to your accommodation.
The Moutere is also well known for its arts and crafts! As we ride past the vineyards, hops and blueberry farms learning about the local history, we will have time to stop and view some galleries at your leisure. A must stop, of course, is the oldest pub in New Zealand.
This is an amazing day out where you experience a magical part of New Zealand – a day that you will remember forever.
Our Tip: We recommend you book lunch at either Forsters’s Moutere Hills or Gravity Winery. Some wineries close on public holidays, Mondays, and Tuesdays so please do your homework to make sure your top picks are open!
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NZD $369 per person (two people)
NZD $249 per additional person (3+)
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Cycle equipment which includes trail comfort bike, helmet, repair kit, panniers or carrier bag, odometer and trail map
Your amazing guide, full of local knowledge
Bottled water / Souvenir Map
Lunch - We supply a $50 voucher per rider
Wine Tastings at three Moutere Vineyards.
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12 Months
Specific availability depends on Winery opening days.
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Return Transfers from Nelson depot or Nelson Accommodation to Mapua - $200
