About Nelson

As the race is on over a weekend why don't you take a holiday while you're here.

Other bike rides in the area

If you still have energy there are plenty of other rides in the Nelson region. Some of our favourites are:

Peaking Ridge
Hackett-Browning Hut
Kill Devil - Golden Bay

See the Nelson Mountain Bike Club website for more rides in the Nelson area.

Check out 'The Mad Keen Mountain Bikers Road Trip' for full ride descriptions or ask for directions at one of the local bike shops.

Links

hyperformancehardware.blogspot.com
backpacknelson.com
wineart.co.nz
nelsonnz.com
gourmetseafood.co.nz

Places to eat and drink

Morrison Street Cafe - Hardy Street.
Delicious Cafe - Church St. Great local deli food and coffee.
Sprig & Fern Pub - Milton Street. Order fish and chips from next door while you enjoy fantastic local beers in a relaxed atmosphere.
Bar Delicious - Upper Trafalgar Street.
Food Game - Archilles Ave.

Places to Stay

Maitai River Camp & Cabins – Only 2kms from the start /finish area ph 03 5487699 – Maitai Valley Rd
Brook Valley Holiday Park – Ph 03 5480399
Paradiso Backpacker & Motels – Ph 0800 269667
Palms Nelson Motel – Ph 03 5467770

Bike shops

R & R Sport - Cnr Rutherford and Bridge Streets