Welcome to Nelson Cycle Hire - We aim to deliver you the very best of cycle touring experiences
Nelson Cycle Hire’s mission is to serve the discerning traveler. These are the people who want to be able to make independent choices when they come to enjoy Nelson’s many and varied charms. It is not about the bike! - your cycle is the platform that will take you to the places that you want to go and allow you to access those activities you choose to get pleasure from.
We do not offer a "one size fits all" product - we believe the individual should be able to tailor their vacation to suit themselves. However, we have a profound knowledge of the region’s attractions and we are willing to share our ideas with you and assist you to formulate the tour itinerary that best meets your needs.
Tours Arranged for Groups or Solos


We can cater for all types of client and will tailor our service to meet your needs.
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Day Excursions for Family Groups, Social Clubs, Business Houses and Team Building
We will provide everything that you will need for safe enjoyable trail riding. Our three premium products offer a range of tours from two to nine or more days.
Tasman Bay Explorer
5 NIGHTS & SIX DAYS - Our “Nature and Nurture” Tour. You will experience the extraordinary “Natural” world of Tasman Bay between Nelson and the Abel Tasman Park and we will “Nurture” you on your journey through this enchanting region.This tour offers supported cycle travel from Nelson along the coastal fringes of Tasman Bay followed by some quality time in Nelson City. » find out more
Top of the South
9 NIGHTS AND 10 DAYS - This is for those who really want to indulge themselves and taste all of the experiences on offer in both Tasman and Golden Bays The ride is supported throughout. » find out more
Weekend in Magical Mapua
2 DAYS AND 2 NIGHTS - For those who want to take a short break that provides the opportunity to chill out then we suggest indulging on a ride from Nelson to Mapua and into the Moutere Hills. » find out more
Cycling Around Nelson
Nelson already has all the attractions that make it a destination in itself, arts, crafts, fine dining, museums, galleries, parks and gardens. Given the favourable climate what better way to visit these attractions than by cycle. There are 50Km of urban and rural cycle corridors in place already, and more under development. These trails offer a variety of scenic attractions including coastal beaches, the Boulder bank, rivers and the reserves behind the Grampians. Enjoy! » find out more including our Super Cycle Tour offer.



