Nelson High Line
Mountain Bike Tour
Get higher, more technical and more laps on this advanced tour.
GRADE 4+ ADVANCED – EXPERT
DAYS 5
BACKCOUNTRY
DEPART NELSON
ARRIVE NELSON
COST NZD $4740
This is our ultimate trip for the truly obsessed. Nelson mountain biking is epic if you know where to look! This trip is for advanced riders only with experience on steep and technical trails.
DAY 1
Arrive Nelson, Ride Kaiteriteri
Our trip is designed to ease you in. Kaiteriteri MTB park is the perfect way to do this. Get accustomed to riding with the group in a new place with this picturesque place with views over the Abel Tasman National Park and finish of your ride with a dip in the ocean and some fish and chips!
ACCOMMODATION: Nelson Ride House RIDE TIME: 3-4 hours DISTANCE: Up to you MEALS: (L,D)
DAY 2
Ride Wairoa Gorge
If you were to build a MTB park and money was no issue, you would come up with something like this. Wairoa Gorge has an interesting history and these steep beech forested hills are a mountain bikers dream. The trails are consistent with their grade top to bottom (800m/24000ft) and are extremely well built to feel supernatural.
We will be on the shuttles to the top and linking up some epic runs down into the gorge.
ACCOMMODATION: Nelson Ride House RIDE TIME: 4-5 hours DISTANCE: Unlimited CLIMB: very little DESCENT: 800 metres + MEALS: (B,L,D)
DAY 3
Nelson Shuttles
There is a lot of mountain biking to choose from in Nelson. The only barrier is the hills are huge! But that is why we like it. Taking a private shuttle means that we can get a much bigger sample size and ride a lot more DOWN.
ACCOMMODATION: Nelson Ride House RIDE TIME: 4 hours DISTANCE: depends on the day CLIMB: 300 metres MEALS: (B,L,D)
DAY 4
Cable Bay
Arguably our favourite spot, we have saved this until last. Steep-dropping corners, rocky rooty chutes, and a cafe at the bottom. This place is epic. Cable Bay has a strong trail-building community and the fact that it is private land means that whatever they feel like building, they build. This gives the place its own vibe, and has led to some great riding! The riding is harder in general here, so we left in until last so that you are used to the general style of the area by now. There are still easier options if the week has taken its toll, and there is always the cafe to sit out a lap or two.
ACCOMMODATION: Nelson Ride House RIDE TIME: 4 hours DISTANCE: How many km you can squeeze in CLIMB: 100-300 metres DESCENT: 4321? metres MEALS: (B,L,D)
DAY 5
Depart
Today is the last day of your Nelson riding adventure with us. We hope you’ll have enjoyed your time here, having ridden some of the best trails in New Zealand and taken in the best scenery on the planet in the process. Our specialty is first-class guiding, being welcoming hosts, taking care of all the logistics and nitty gritty details, and ensuring it’s all done in style. We’ll send you home relaxed, refreshed and looking forward to the next epic ride.
MEALS: (B)
We don’t have a flash map of Nelson yet….
The Dirt on the Details
RIDER SKILL LEVEL
Grade 4+ – advanced-expert
ACCOMMODATION
Resting up in comfortable lodging and surroundings at the end of a days ride is important. We don’t like to dirtbag it anymore, so neither should you. We’ve selected lodges and hotels that are rider friendly and understand the importance of a place to hang out, wash your bike, socialise and exaggerate about riding experiences at the end the day on the trail.
INCLUSIONS
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
Riding snacks – because you need fuel
All transport and shuttles – all you need to concentrate on is riding
Guiding and hosting
All park entrance fees to our national parks and riding areas
All accommodation
EXCLUSIONS
International & domestic flights
Travel insurance
Extra personal riding gear. Eg. elbow pads, water/hydrations system backpack etc
Frequently Asked Questions
A guided ride on Nelson’s legendary high-country trails with huge views, technical descents, and expert support. This trip is designed for expert riders that like to rip!
Experienced riders confident on Grade 5/Black natural trails.
We shuttle or pedal depending on the route, then descend back to the valley. The only day with no shuttles is day one because there is no shuttle access.
Usually 3–5 hours of riding per day depending on conditions and group pace.
Guiding, shuttles, transport, meals, and accommodation are all included.
Yes, although most of the riding is shuttled, some routes are good on an e-MTB. Ask us for specifics.
Your bike, helmet, pads, food, water, and warm clothing – weather can change quickly at altitude. We provide a full packing list when you book.
We adjust the route or reschedule. Safety always comes first, followed closely by comfort. We are as flexible as possible to accommodate the weather.
