New Zealand's Greatest New Cycle Tour!

New Zealand’s Greatest New Cycle Tour! A six day/five night tour of the southernmost coast of the North Island. The tour starts with an exploratory ride around the picturesque wine village of Martinborough, followed by a wine tasting and a delicious platter lunch at one of our local wineries. This is followed by a Powhiri at Kohunui Marae, to welcome you to the region.

Our tour takes in scenic back country roads,with rides across amazing farmland featuring views of Palliser Bay and the Kaikoura Ranges. We ride on roads and tracks along the Palliser Bay Coast to Ngawi, visiting the famous Putangirua Pinnacles, Matakitaki a Kupe (Cape Palliser), and at Cape Palliser we climb the lighthouse steps and view the amazing fur seal colony - the North Island’s largest.  An epic day’s cycling takes us to Whiterock and our destination Tora.  Finally, we ride back to Martinborough on quiet, gravel and sealed roads. Enjoy a Night Sky Experience along the way!

Tour Includes:

• Standard hardtail mountain bike hire, if required.
• 5 nights double/twin share accommodation - Room with private bathrooms (2 nights) and cabins/homestead with shared bathroom (3 nights).
• 5 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners, 6 Lunches
• Meals are locally sourced and catered with a mix of café, winery, restaurant, BBQ, and picnic lunches.
• We cater for all dietary requirements.
• Provide snacks and water on rides.
• Bag Transfer per day *Maximum of 2 bags per person
• Driver/Guide who provides daily briefings, assists cyclists along the routes.
• Day 4 of the tour (Cape Palliser to Ngawi) is fully guided by 2 Green Jersey Tour Guides.
• Information Pack.
• Access to Route Notes, detailed maps, GPX files.
• Cycle repair support,
• An official welcome to the South Wairarapa by local Iwi at Kohunui Marae.
• Wine Tasting.
• Admission to the Fell Museum Wellington.

Tour Excludes:

• Single supplement
• Travel to and from Martinborough
• Electric Assist bike hire
• Alcohol, soft drinks, additional coffees and beverages
• Travel Insurance
• Extras:
• Additional Night’s accommodation pre/post tour
• Electric Assist bike hire
• Night Sky Experience
• Transport to Martinborough. Subject to availability Green Jersey can provide shuttle transport to and from Featherston, Wellington (CBD and Airport). Other regions available on request.