Escape Adventures “weekend escapes” are a great excuse to escape from the city and enjoy 4 days of fantastic worry free riding.
Sometimes challenging and at times a bit technical, our Nelson and Golden Bay Mountain Bike Long Weekend escape is achievable by anyone with a reasonable level of single-track experience. With a focus on scenic and cross country trails we ride on a variety of single-track, farm tracks and 4x4 roads - starting in the hills & forests behind Nelson City and including the famous ‘Rameka Track’ which drops us down into stunning Golden Bay. We spend our days riding through the spectacular scenery and fantastic tracks which Golden Bay is famous for finishing each day in our pick of the region’s guesthouses and lodges with the ever-present hot showers, cold beers, local wines and food and at times quirky restaurants!
ITINERARY (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner included)
Thursday – Arrive in Nelson in the morning. After getting ourselves set up on our bikes we head out for a return ride on the historic trails in the hills behind the city. 20-40kms. Meals: L, Evening meal out at own cost. Accommodation: Guesthouse.
Friday – A 1˝ hr transfer (with coffee stop on the way) brings us to the top of Takaka Hill, locally known as the “Marble Mountain”. We start the day’s riding with a loop of the Canaan Downs MTB tracks. After a break for lunch and a short walk to check out the famous Harwood’s Hole we head down the bush lined Rameka track to finish the day at Pohara Beach. Approx 45kms biking. Meals: BL, Evening meal out at own cost. Accommodation: Guesthouse.
Saturday – This morning we head to the west coast near the base of Farewell Spit. Our first ride of the day is on farm and 4x4 tracks near Kaihoka Lakes with spectacular views stretching in all directions. After lunch you can choose either a ride or walk to explore more of the area near the spit. Approx 20-35kms biking. Meals: BL, Evening meal out at own cost. Accommodation: Guesthouse.
Sunday – For our last ride of the weekend we head to the historic Aorere Goldfields and a loop ride taking in 4x4 tracks and some more technical single track as we get a taste of the bygone gold-mining boom in the area. After lunch at the famous Naked Possum we transfer you back to Nelson. Approx 25kms biking. Meals: B, Lunch at own cost.
TRIP DATES FOR 2009 & 2010
October 29th – November 1st 2009
December 3rd – 6th 2009
January 7th – 10th 2010
February 4th – 7th 2010
March 4th – 7th 2010
April 2nd – 5th 2010 (Easter Friday – Monday)
November 4th – 7th 2010
December 2nd – 5th 2010
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
PRICE FOR 2009 & 2010
4 days Nelson to Nelson: NZ$ 1190.
Single supplement – NZ$ 195.
Bike hire if required – Hard tail: NZD$200, Full suspension: NZD$300.
Price Includes:
- 3 nights accommodation on a twin share basis
- breakfasts and lunches
- Escape bike guides/drivers
- support vehicle and trailer to carry your all luggage
- all land transfers for the duration of the tour
Prices do not include:
- airfares
- visas
- airport taxes
- optional activities
- evening meals
- and personal equipment (bikes etc)
Approximate optional costs: Evening meals: NZ$ 10 for a simple takeaway to around NZ$ 30 upwards for restaurant meals.
Also see tour packages in:
Australia and Oceania
New Zealand
Outdoor: Land Rambler
Bicycle Touring
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