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December 8, 2016 By lpbjagfnz Leave a Comment

Summer Cycling on and around the Great Taste Trail – BYOB?

Before getting in to the details of the “package” …- this Great Taste trail cycle promotion  is a 10%  Summer special for cycle enthusiasts at Mapua41South, minimum 3 night stay, airport pick up and drop off if required (up to  a max of 4 – the limit of my Rav 4  plus myself!) , trailer can take your  bikes  if you decide to bring your own bike (BYOB). Enter GTT16 as the promotion code on the booking page  to take advantage of this offer.

Sumemr and Autumn offer some unique cycling opportunities in the Nelson Tasman region and both along portions of the Great Taste Trail and into the wine country “above” us in the upper Moutere. Soft evening light, virtually no winds, gentle rolling hillds, views to die for…then back home for a beer or wine and a meal at the Wharf! Instead of a linear “round the Great Taste Trail” type tour  – the idea I have here is for several different cycle rides starting out and returning to Mapua.

Why Mapua? Mainly because Mapua is at the centre of the Great Taste Trail and offers unparalleled number of restaurants, cafes, boutique breweries and wine bars and local shops on the Wharf and in the Village , all  within 2-4 minutes walking distance of Mapu41south- or wherever you end up staying in Mapua. Check out my post on what’s available, here. Plenty of variety, plenty of choice, for coffee, breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

Add in modern, comfortable warm accommodation ,  that’s us at Mapua41south  🙂   , secure indoor lock-up for bikes, a hot shower after a refreshing ride, and a stroll down to the Wharf for great food and ambience , from the Smokehouse fish and chips with a drink at the Golden Bear or the Rimu Wine bar, to a superb full course meals and fine wines at the Appleshed, Jellyfish, or Boatshed….and the ever popular local Sprig ‘n Fern in the Village.

But what about cycling?  Why base yourself in Mapua? Think of a hub and spokes approach. Out and back, not necessarily on the same route. . The ride can be short or long…and if you stay 2+ nights with us we’ll offer to pick you up from or drop you off to your longer (2 hours+) rides if you wish – and subject to my availability (but hey, I am retired!) . There are also many short (1-3 hour) rides with spectacular rolling hills type country riding, ocean views, and excellent coffee along the way, not all along the Great Taste Trail itself.

Now…here’s the deal if you are a cycling enhtusiast ….as daylight savings approaches I’m keen to work in with a group  to try a double-decker combo of cycling to Kaiteriteri , jump on a sea shuttle boat  on the Abel Tasman from  Kaiteriteri to Totaranui ,  then cycle from Totaranui to Pohara – and drive home. Gotta be a good day, and indeed the day before has to be good, because  I need to do it in reverse the day before to leave my car (and trailer) at Pohara ! You’re welcome to join me both ways if you like!

Price? Well, just share the costs of petrol with me on a per person basis, and we all pay our own way on the sea shuttle!  Since I’m a 70 year old oldie , I don’t ride fast, but I am steady commuter style. I cycled last summer from in and out of Totaranui from  Pohara with my son – it wasn’t as bad as I thought! I think 2 and a half hours or so all up? Kaiteri to Mapua is about 2 hours  – faster if we ride along the motorway  to Motueka along the estuary  on the state highway , from Tasman General store. Of course with an e-bike the tougher hills (coming out of Totoranui, and a few short grunts as we cycle in to Pohara) should be doable by most cyclists.

If you are interested visit our bookings/availability page and select the promotional deal that looks something like so…

spring cycle promotion

 

 

 

 

Cheers, JohnWe support the Great Taste Cycle Trail

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Filed Under: Cycling, Great Taste Trail, Promotions Tagged With: Abel Tasman, Car-less in Mapua, cycling, ebikes

September 30, 2016 By lpbjagfnz Leave a Comment

Special for Abel Tasman Cycle Challenge

Abel Tasman Cycle Challenge

mini-map-for-challenge-cycleHave you marked Saturday , December 3 in your cycling calendar – plus or minus a few days for relaxing and celebrating (or commiserating!) ?  The inaugural 158 km Abel Tasman Cycle Challenge kicks off from Saxton Field – click  map icon to the left download the official course map from the event website    Abel Tasman Cycle Challenge. Also, check out  the  promotional video below- very cool.

Special rates and services for Abel Tasman Cycle Challenge

We are offering a cycle challenge special for the Abel Tasman Cycle challenge :

  • 10% off for 3+ nights  for direct booking with us on our website
  • extended checkout on your last day if needed
  • air port pick up and drop off (max 4 – thats the limit of my Rav 4!)
  • transport management for you and your bikes: eg drop off and pick up from Saxton field  for start and finish yes even for the  6 am briefing at Saxton fields!! – or from the end points of whatever segments you decide on (again, max 4 people with up to 6 bikes using my trailer)

Please contact  me directly about transport arrangements via our contact form , and when you book directly  use the promotional code GTT16

cheers

John

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Filed Under: Cycling, Great Taste Trail, Promotions Tagged With: Abel Tasman Cycle Challenge, Great Taste Trail, Mapua

September 3, 2016 By lpbjagfnz Leave a Comment

Golf courses near Mapua

We have a 10% discount going for golfers who are members of or visitors to our great selection of local golf clubs – just enquire for the promotional code and  book with us direct on the website.

Personally, I’m not a golfer, but a good friend and neighbour , Shona, is.  I asked her to list her favorite nearby courses – all within  20 minutes or less drive from Mapua. Here they are, with Shona’s comments in italics:

Greenacres on Best Island.

Green Acres Golf CLub15 minutes max from your place, 18 hole course set right beside the water, welcomes casual players, my favourite local course

Tasman Golf Club at Kina beach

kina beach golf

10 mins away, a  9hole course. Very hilly with spectacular views over Tasman Bay, worth a visit for the view alone.

Motueka Golf Club on Harbour Rd

motueka golf club

 15 minutes  away, 18hole course, usually in nice condition, can get rather boggy in winter, but good for the rest of the year

Totaradale Golf Club in Wakefield

totaradale golf
20 minutes away, 9 hole course – a favorite course but  that is as  much becasue of the people I play with there as the course itself

Enjoy

SCHEMATIC GOOGLE MAP GOLF CLUBS

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Filed Under: Out and About Mapua, Promotions Tagged With: golfing

February 27, 2016 By lpbjagfnz Leave a Comment

Queen’s Birthday Weekend Special

Queen ELizabeth 2Queen’s birthday weekend holiday Friday June 3 through Monday June 6 is celebrated on the first Monday in June – even though the Queen Elizabeth’s  “real birthday” is April 26. If you click on her picture to the right you can read the wikipedia article all about her.

OK, I confess, I like this  holiday because it is a public holiday that creates a 3 day weekend, not because I am a fan of the now long gone “British Empire”. My good friend and bridge partner, Martin Lindley , and I often tease one another about how Canadians and Kiwis (I’m both) rue their colonial roots and the bad old days under the Imperial thumb – and gorse –  while Martin (a kiwi and a pom) thinks nostalgically about the good old days where Britannia ruled the waves….and, like every other colonial power,  anything and everything else it could lay its powerful hands on .

shed fourWhat’s important here? Really? Well, the beginning of the ski season for one! But  in Mapua and Nelson Tasman winter time and Queen’s Birthday weekend is a fantastic time –  for relaxation, visiting family and friends, or cycling/exploring the wineries and coastal tracks,  Abel Tasman park, Mt Arthur,  and of course the delights of the Mapua Wharf and the new Shed 4.

Here, at Mapua41South we’re offering a 4 nights for 3 special. Many will turn that into a long weekend with an extended departure – like all day extended! So you can arrive Friday night June 3, stay with us for 3 nights and leave as late as you like on Monday June 6.  Or stay overnight on the Monday for free.

If you are thinking about flying in to Nelson airport and going Car-less in Mapua, hiring a bike (possibly an electric, power assist bike!) for some or all of the days you are here, we’re happy to pick you up and drop you off at the airport (my Rav4 takes a max of 4, but if you are a larger party and will hire bikes from Trail Journeys Nelson or Wheelie Fantastic  on the Wharf, or Nelson Cycle Hire at the Airport, we should be able to work in together to get your party here). The  electric power assist bicycles available to hire mean the wineries, Nelson, Richmond and Motueka are all accessible by people of all ages and fitness levels  – especially those with bad backs or gimpy knees.

cheers
John

Accommodation in Nelson Mapua Tasman along he Great Taste Trail

 

 

Filed Under: Cycling, events, Out and About Mapua, Promotions, What's On Tagged With: Car-less in Mapua

February 24, 2016 By lpbjagfnz Leave a Comment

School Holiday specials

Want to take a break in the school holidays during Autumn, Winter and Early Spring? We’re offering significant discounts for a minimum  4+ night stays in the school holidays listed below .  Enjoy these school holiday specials ..and enjoy Mapua and Nelson Tasman!

  • Orange Apartment $150  per night*
  • Blue Studio $140 per night*
  • Full House $250 per night*

Dates for the relevant NZ  School Holidays in 2016 are :

  • Friday April 15 to Monday May 2
  • Friday July 8 to Monday July 25
  • Friday September 23 to Monday October 10

As mentioned above,  these prices are based on a minimum 4 night stay, and are applicable only when booking directly through our website. Note that these special prices do not apply to school holidays over the summer.

If you prefer to fly in to Nelson  and hire bicycles during your stay (including electric , power assist bicycles) I’m happy to pick you up and drop you off at the airport – but my Rav 4 can only take 4 passengers. There are four very good cycle hire companies to choose from, two right here in Mapua on the Wharf – and the electric power assist bicycles available from them mean the wineries, Nelson, Richmond , and Motueka are all accessible by people of all ages and fitness levels  – even , especially, those with bad backs or gimpy knees!

Accommodation in Nelson Mapua Tasman along he Great Taste Trail

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