Itinerary:
Day One:
The Ahuriri Estuary with its protected birdlife and low-lying wetlands is a great start to your three-day leisurely look at beautiful Hawke's Bay as you cycle towards Taradale. After lunch time, visit the Mission Estate and Church Road Wineries. Your afternoon will be an easy cycle towards the stop-banks of the Tutaekuri River as you navigate your way around the Puketapu Loop, a favourite trail with locals and visitors alike. Return to Taradale at the end of the day for your overnight stay.
Day Two:
Today, all the cycling is taken care of in the morning with a beautiful ride through orchard and farmland country, following the rivers of the Tutaekuri and Ngaruroro to the world-acclaimed Ngatarwa Gimblett Gravels appellation. This afternoon is then all about the wine. Enjoy ambience of the many Cellar Doors, offering tastings and winery style food before your late afternoon transfer to your overnight accommodation in the vibrant village of Havelock North.
Day Three:
Join 'frisky' cattle who share the trail following the Tuki Tuki River as you make your way to the coast and the East Clive wetlands. The countryside is dominated by apple orchards, vineyards and market gardens, reminding you of this region's status as the Food Bowl of New Zealand. On reaching the outskirts of the city you will follow the Norfolk Palm lined Marine Parade to the centre of Napier, the 'Art Deco capital of the world'. Spend some time viewing the distinctive architectural style of the buildings before the final 5km cycle back to Ahuriri.
Summary:
- Day one: Ahuriri to Taradale via the Estuary trail and Puketapu Loop - 35km - overnight in Taradale
- Day two: Taradale to the Wineries Ride via the River Trails and Oak Avenue - 40km - overnight in Havelock North
- Day three: Havelock North to Ahuriri via Tuki Tuki river and coastal trails - 35km
- Difficulty grading: easy
Includes:
- Two nights' twin/double share accommodation (motor lodge-style accommodation)
- Daily continental breakfast
- Hire of their Scott Sportster touring bikes and helmets
- Locks, odometers, panniers and tool kits for bikes
- Bike theft insurance
- Water bottle
- Daily bag transfer
- Bike and biker transfer from Gimblett Gravels to Havelock North on day two
- Detailed daily riding instructions
- Back-up support service if required including breakdown and purchases pick-up
About Takaro Trails:
The 'Hawke's Bay Trails', part of Nga Harenga, the NZ Cycle Trail, are made up of three 'Great Rides'. These rides, being the Landscape Ride, Water Ride and the Wineries Ride total 200km of stunning off-road trails and form the basis for our unique cycle tour routes through the Hawkes Bay countryside. This tour comes with plenty of little luxuries to make it an easy ride ahead. Enjoy bag transfers, quality accommodation and a tasty breakfast each day. Furthermore, your bike and accessories for the tour will all be provided too by Takaro Trails.
Conditions
Valid from May 1, 2016
Expires Jun 20, 2016
Limit: 4 per user and 2 as gift for others
Bookings essential. Subject to availability. Upgrade your Taradale accommodation on the Motor Lodge package to luxury level Breckenridge Lodge for an additional $350pp including degustation dinner. Not valid public holidays. Must be used in 1 visit. Deal valid for one person. Accommodation is based on twin share/double or triple accommodation. Includes 2 nights' twin/double share accommodation, daily continental breakfast, bike and helmet hire, locks, odometers, panniers and tool kits for bikes, bike theft insurance, water bottle, daily bag transfer, bike and biker transfer from Gimblett Gravels to Havelock North on day 2, detailed daily riding instructions, backup support service if required. Value of deal is based on current rates, which are subject to change. Refund available from GrabOne within 48 hours of purchase if specific dates are not available. No cashback. Not to be used with other offers.
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