NELSON GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Coastal Pedal to Seifried: Nelson’s Great Taste Wine - Bronze
A self-guided, 40 km cycling loop out of Nelson that includes a complimentary wine tasting at the historic Seifried Winery and optional detours to cafés and microbreweries.
Coastal Pedal to Seifried: Nelson’s Great Taste Wine - Bronze.
Cycle Nelson’s coastal edge, passing beaches, galleries and artisanal stops en route to Seifried — the South Island’s oldest winery — then return by routes that thread through cafés, Old Factory Corner and local microbreweries.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A coastal ride through Nelson’s seascape
The route follows the coast out of Nelson, offering a scenic cycling day that links shorelines with small-town stops and local culture.
Seifried Winery tasting — a historic stop
The itinerary includes a complimentary wine tasting at Seifried Winery, noted in the route as Nelson’s oldest South Island winery.
Cafés, Old Factory Corner and microbreweries
Optional detours let you pause at a historic café and Old Factory Corner, and explore microbreweries and arty places along the return to base.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is a self-guided cycling day: set out from Nelson along coastal roads, arrive at Seifried for the included wine tasting, then pick your own mix of cafés, galleries and microbreweries on the return to base.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of this trip.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Allow 5 to 7 hours for the full self-guided loop.
Bike and map are included, plus a complimentary wine tasting at Seifried Winery.
This is a self-guided cycling tour; choose optional detours to cafés, Old Factory Corner and microbreweries along the route.
Operated by The Gentle Cycling Company in Nelson.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the tour take?
Allow 5 to 7 hours.
How far will I cycle?
The tour is a 40 km self-guided route.
Is a wine tasting included?
Yes — the itinerary includes one complimentary wine tasting at Seifried Winery.
Is the tour guided?
No — this is a self-guided tour.
Are there age restrictions?
Participants must be 18 years or older.
What is included with the booking?
The experience includes a bike, map and the wine tasting.