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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

November 10, 2016 By lpbjagfnz Leave a Comment

Brilliant

My wife and I stayed in the Blue Studio recently and had a great time in Mapua, but a lot of it started with the accommodation and the help and service from John. We originally booked for 3 nights but rang a few days before and were able to come in a day early.For couples the Blue Apartment is perfect. It has ready access to a washing machine and dryer and cloths line. There is also a BBQ and outdoor setting.

The location could not be easier. Pretty much across the road from the supermarket and bakery. A short and easy flat walk to the wharf where there is a multitude of great restaurants.

Greg and his wife , from Perth , Australia , reviewed us on TripAdvisor . Stayed November 2016. One of the highlights of their trip (besides the local restaurants and bars)  was the day trip spent  in the Able Tasman Park on scenic tour

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