Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Milton St)
, and if you enjoy that then ask about the
Grampians
. The
Dun Mountain Trail
network
ranging over the hills to the south of the city centre has lots of interesting options for fit,
fers flat riding through the craft-beer- and wine-soaked countryside.
UBike
MAP
CYCLING
GOOGLE MAP
( 0800 282 453;
www.ubike.co.nz
; Collingwood St Bridge; hire half-/full day $40/60)
A short walk from the
i-SITE, UBike hires city and mountain bikes from its riverside caravan. Trail maps and
tips, plus espresso to get you going.
Gentle Cycling Company
( 03-929 5652, 0800 932 453;
www.gentlecycling.co.nz
;
5/8hr tours $75/80)
Self-guided cycle tours along
the Great Taste Trail, with drop-ins (and tastings) at wineries, breweries, cafes and occa-
sional galleries. Freedom bike hire (per day $45) and shuttles also available.
CYCLING
Biking Nelson
( 021 861 725, 0800 224 532;
www.bikingnelson.co.nz
; 3hr guided rides $115, bike hire half-/full day $45/65)
Hit
Nelson's mountain-bike trails with Dave and crew, who run entry-level to hard-core
guided rides (all gear provided) and offer freedom rental and advice.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Bike Barn
(
www.bikebarn.co.nz
;
114 Hardy St; hire per day from $40)
Bike hire in the central city, plus servicing
and repairs.
CYCLING
Paragliding, Kitesurfing & Paddle Boarding
Nelson is a great place to get high or undry, with plenty of action in summer, particularly
around the rather divine Tahuna Beach. Tandem paragliding costs around $180, introduct-
ory kitesurfing starts at $150, and paddle-board hire is around $25 per hour.
Nelson Paragliding
(
PARAGLIDING
03-544 1182;
www.nelsonparagliding.co.nz
)
Kitescool
(
KITESURFING, PADDLE BOARDING
021 354 837;
www.kitescool.co.nz
)