Our Tours
We operate on six South Islands Great Rides
Kiwi Journeys operates on some of the greatest cycle trails in the South Island, providing tours, bike hire, and expert advice. Their comprehensive services cater to all levels of cyclists, ensuring an exceptional and memorable experience on the trails.
Great Taste Trail
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 one day cycle adventure takes in some of the most stunning scenery on Tasman’s Great Taste Trail. There are many fun stops along the way with award winning wineries, craft breweries and Pics Peanut Butter World to name a few.
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.
This ride will take you through the longest disused rail tunnel in the southern hemisphere, experience extraordinary mountain vistas, amazing scenery through farmland, orchards, hop gardens, vineyards, coastal estuaries as well as being able to sample world class food and beverage.
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. NB: This self-guided tour is also available from Nelson City with return transport.
This is a family favourite where the adults and kids can enjoy riding around the island and the beaches on Rabbit Island. You choose the distance and time frame. Its very relaxing!
A self guided cycling adventure in Nelson which is New Zealand's craft beer capital - Sample some of the best craft beer and local award winning wineries New Zealand has to offer. You choose the distance, we supply you with detailed maps and all the equipmet for an enjoyable day. NB: You may wish to book the Nelson to Mapua day out ($99) which allows you to discover the wineries and breweries, and also Mapua with return transport.
This one day E-bike adventure with Kiwi Journeys has you exploring the rolling and picturesque countryside with stunning views of the Mount Arthur Range. We head into the Moutere Hills to experience three characteristic vineyards and some of the region’s (and the world’s) finest wines and artisans.
This Guided one day cycle adventure takes in some of the most stunning scenery on Tasman’s Great Taste Trail. There are many fun stops along the way, including award winning wineries, craft breweries, and Nelson’s Classic Car Museum to name a few.
Let us guide you to all the tasty spots!
West Coast Winderness Trail
This is for the people where it is all about the biking. You will either need a big battery or strong legs for this option! Big on energy, short on time. Self-guided and independent cycling.
Ride the trail without the complications of car shuttles, luggage transfers and accommodation bookings. Let us do the organising and you do the biking.
Perfect for a long weekend.
Kiwi Journeys are excited to release the new ‘Funk It Up’ two-night package.
Two nights accommodation at the Old Bank Villa and our “The Best of the West” tour.
Kiwi Journeys are excited to release the new ‘Best of the West’ tour. As the name suggests this one-day tour that gives you the best on offer. It is a journey that takes you from the Kawhaka Canal, through native bush, alongside pristine waterways, surrounded by mountains and it is the gift that keeps giving. A full day of enjoyment is on offer.
Kiwi Journeys are excited to release the new ‘Gorge on Cycle and Scenery’ tour. As the name suggests this one-day tour has it all, including a guided tour of the spectacular Hokitika Gorge and an amazing bike ride that includes Lake Kaniere, the historic water races and pristine native bush.
This is a fantastic day out for the whole family. And best of all its predominantly flat or down hill!
This is a fantastic day out with plenty of time to snap some amazing photos! With a short shuttle ride to Ross, explore the gold mining history before climbing on the bike for the peaceful ride to West Coast Treetop Walk & Café. Here you walk amongst the forest giants and enjoy a yummy lunch!
The trail after lunch is simply breath taking and will be a highlight! This will take you through wetlands, native forest, an old mill site and give you some cracking views of Lake Mahinapua.
Our ‘Rainforest to Wetlands’ package is the perfect West Coast experience for everyone including the kids, where you decide on the amount of time you spend exploring the activities along the trail.
Choose to add one of these incredible Scenic Waterways experiences to your day! Cruise up to Lake Mahinapua (highly recommended, 4 pax min), a soak in a wood fired hot tub or freedom kayak rental up Mahinapua Waterways.
Kiwi Journeys have designed this West Coast experience like no other. Our all inclusive, 4 day, 4 night package has you experiencing top accommodation, fabulous food and top rated activities along the trail, including Treetop Walk, Scenic Waterways Cruise and the Hokitika Gorge. All you need to do is arrive and we take care of the rest. This ‘Great Ride’ should be on your bucket list!
Lake Dunstan Trail
This 6-day adventure has you cycling 212km’s from Cromwell to Waihola on the Lake Dunstan, Roxburgh Gorge & Clutha Gold Trails following the mighty Clutha Mata-au River, becoming immersed in the splendid isolation like no other world.
The landscape changes every day along with the amazing history of Central Otago.
Over 6 days you will cycle between 3 - 5 hours each day. We will transfer your luggage to your accommodation each day.
Kiwi Journeys Central Otago are excited to release our Self-Guided Wine Tour in the Cromwell and Bannockburn wine regions. A relaxed fun day out with the whole family! We will even give you a pannier bag to take your favourite bottles of wine home with you.
As the name suggests Kiwi Journeys have combined the Latest with the Greatest. This 5-day ultimate adventure takes you from Cromwell to Middlemarch cycling 193km over 5 days on the stunning Lake Dunstan Trail and one of New Zealand’s great rides “Otago Central Rail Trai”.
As the name suggests Kiwi Journeys have combined the Latest with the Greatest. This 5-day ultimate adventure takes you from Cromwell to Middlemarch cycling 193km over 5 days on the stunning Lake Dunstan Trail and one of New Zealand’s great rides “Otago Central Rail Trai”.
This 4-day adventure has you cycling 151km’s from Cromwell to Lawrence on the Lake Dunstan, Roxburgh Gorge & Clutha Gold trails following the mighty Clutha Mata-au River, becoming immersed in the splendid isolation like no other world. The landscape changes every day along with the amazing history of Central Otago.
This 2-day adventure takes you from Cromwell to Roxburgh Hydro over 2 days with a night’s accommodation in Clyde. Cycling 75km over the two days, through unique and fascinating landscapes following Lake Dunstan to Clyde with a night’s accommodation here prior to starting the Roxburgh Gorge adventure the following morning. Roxburgh Gorge is one of New Zealand’s most visually spectacular and intriguing rides following the Clutha Mata-au River past eroded bluffs and old gold mining workings, all set amidst graceful willows and fragrant thyme.
The Lake Dunstan Trail has you cycling through unique and fascinating landscapes of Central Otago, while following Lake Dunstan, the Kawarau River and mighty Clutha River linking townships Clyde to Cromwell on an awesome 1-day adventure. You choose the direction and transport options!
Clutha Gold Trail
This 6-day adventure has you cycling 212km’s from Cromwell to Waihola on the Lake Dunstan, Roxburgh Gorge & Clutha Gold Trails following the mighty Clutha Mata-au River, becoming immersed in the splendid isolation like no other world.
The landscape changes every day along with the amazing history of Central Otago.
Over 6 days you will cycle between 3 - 5 hours each day. We will transfer your luggage to your accommodation each day.
This 4-day adventure has you cycling 151km’s from Cromwell to Lawrence on the Lake Dunstan, Roxburgh Gorge & Clutha Gold trails following the mighty Clutha Mata-au River, becoming immersed in the splendid isolation like no other world. The landscape changes every day along with the amazing history of Central Otago.
Otago Central Rail Trail
This 1-day adventure gives you a taste of the Otago Central Rail Trail, taking in the most stunning section of the trail – Poolburn Gorge with two tunnels followed by a 37m high viaduct and secluded gorge where you can enjoy a picnic lunch or snack. Perfect for families or those just wanting a taste of the Otago Central Rail Trail.
As the name suggests Kiwi Journeys have combined the Latest with the Greatest. This 5-day ultimate adventure takes you from Cromwell to Middlemarch cycling 193km over 5 days on the stunning Lake Dunstan Trail and one of New Zealand’s great rides “Otago Central Rail Trai”.
As the name suggests Kiwi Journeys have combined the Latest with the Greatest. This 5-day ultimate adventure takes you from Cromwell to Middlemarch cycling 193km over 5 days on the stunning Lake Dunstan Trail and one of New Zealand’s great rides “Otago Central Rail Trai”.
This 4-day Otago Central Rail Trail adventure takes you from Clyde to Middlemarch cycling 152km over 4 days on one of the most popular great New Zealand rides, which was an old railway line. You cycle through some outstanding tunnels and viaducts in Ida Valley with amazing landscapes whilst enjoying great southern hospitality each day.
Roxburgh Gorge Trail
This 6-day adventure has you cycling 212km’s from Cromwell to Waihola on the Lake Dunstan, Roxburgh Gorge & Clutha Gold Trails following the mighty Clutha Mata-au River, becoming immersed in the splendid isolation like no other world.
The landscape changes every day along with the amazing history of Central Otago.
Over 6 days you will cycle between 3 - 5 hours each day. We will transfer your luggage to your accommodation each day.
This 4-day adventure has you cycling 151km’s from Cromwell to Lawrence on the Lake Dunstan, Roxburgh Gorge & Clutha Gold trails following the mighty Clutha Mata-au River, becoming immersed in the splendid isolation like no other world. The landscape changes every day along with the amazing history of Central Otago.
This 2-day adventure takes you from Cromwell to Roxburgh Hydro over 2 days with a night’s accommodation in Clyde. Cycling 75km over the two days, through unique and fascinating landscapes following Lake Dunstan to Clyde with a night’s accommodation here prior to starting the Roxburgh Gorge adventure the following morning. Roxburgh Gorge is one of New Zealand’s most visually spectacular and intriguing rides following the Clutha Mata-au River past eroded bluffs and old gold mining workings, all set amidst graceful willows and fragrant thyme.
This 1-day adventure is on the unique Roxburgh Gorge Trail, cycling from Clyde to the Roxburgh Dam which is one of New Zealand’s most visually spectacular and intriguing day rides following the Clutha Mata-au River past eroded bluffs and old gold workings set amidst graceful willows and fragrant thyme.