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Great Taste Trail generated more than $34m in 2023

The Great Taste Trail generated over $34m for the region in 2022-23, and locals comprise 89% of users, according to a recent report.

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Regional Land Transport Plan

The Regional Land Transport Plan is open for submissions and is your opportunity to provide feedback on land transport in our region.

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Evaluation of the New Zealand Cycle Trails

New Zealand’s iconic cycle trails are experiencing a boom in popularity and new research shows they are driving economic activity in the regions as well as benefits for health and…

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New Baton cycle bridge a significant milestone for the Great Taste Trail

The Baton Bridge is now complete, adding a taste of “back and beyond” to Tasman’s Great Taste Trail.

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Funding Boost for Local Great Rides

The Great Rides in the Nelson Tasman region are set to be upgraded with an $87,000 funding boost from the Ngā Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trails Fund.

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Official Opening

The Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust would like to invite you to celebrate the completion of the 'Kohatu to Tapawera' section of Tasman's Great Taste Trail.

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Job Vacancy

Project Manager / Trail Manager - Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust Contract opportunity 20-30 hours per week Flexibility to manage your own working hours Optimise cycle trail opportunities in the region Work with a highly…

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New section of trail opens 3 July 2020

The Trust is pleased to announce the next section of Tasman's Great Taste Trail between Kohatu to Tapawera is now open to the public.

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Government Alert Level 1 Golden Rules

The Golden Rules for everyone at Alert Level 1If you’re sick, stay home. Don’t go to work or school. Don’t socialise.

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Shop Local Campaign

Nelson Cycle Hire and Tours are a boutique bike hire company who operate from Nelson Airport right beside the Great Taste Trail.

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Shop Local Campaign

Family owned and operated, Appleby House and Rabbit Island Huts is less than a kilometre away from Tasman’s Great Taste Trail near Rabbit Island.

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Official Partners Operating at Level 2

The Trust is delighted that many of the businesses associated with the Nelson-Tasman Great Rides - the Great Taste and Coppermine Trails, are getting back to business.

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"Shop local" campaign

Dunbar Estates owners - John and Jennifer Dunbar, produce award-winning wine from two vineyards, one near Ngatimoti in the Motueka Valley and the other from Shine Valley Vineyard in the…

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NZ Cycle Trail Guidelines for riding at COVID-19 Alert Level 2

COVID-19 Alert Level 2 guidelines Published 2020-05-15 Now that we’re at Alert Level 2, New Zealanders can travel further afield, and reconnect with friends and family.

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"Shop Local" campaign

Cafe Rhubarbe owners Gary and Michelle bought their business nearly three years ago. From humble beginnings, they have established a great business with a loyal clientele.

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Pipeline Track Closed

Due to significant rain overnight, the pipeline section of the Coppermine Trail (from Maitai Dam to Smiths Ford) will be closed until the landslip has been inspected and track considered…

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Please shop local and support our Official Partners

The Trust is very grateful for the ongoing support of its Official Partners.

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Coppermine Trail Re-Opens Tuesday 28 April

The Coppermine Trail is OPEN to the public from 12pm Tuesday 28th April as New Zealand moved to Alert Level 3.

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NZ Cycle Trails Guidelines for COVID-19 Alert Level 3

COVID-19 Alert Level 3 response Published 2020-04-26 With the country at Alert Level 3, some of the government’s guidelines have changed slightly.

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Coppermine Trail re-opens from midday Tuesday, 28 April.

The Coppermine Trail is OPEN to the public from 12pm Tuesday 28th April as New Zealand moved to Alert Level 3.

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Easy Rider Re-Opens 28 April 2020

The Great Taste Trail through Kaiteri MTB Park will reopen from Tuesday 28th April when NZ moves to Alert Level 3.

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Covid 19 Announcement

New Zealand is currently on  Alert Level 4 which means limiting non-essential travel to reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19.

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Pipeline Track re-opens 7 March 2020

The 'Pipeline' section of the Coppermine Trail from the Maitai Dam to Smiths Ford will be re-open from Saturday 7th March.

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Construction of new section of Great Taste Trail underway

Construction has begun on the next stage of Tasman's Great Taste Trail between Kohatu and Tapawera.

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Coppermine Race 2020- registrations open

The iconic Coppermine Race is a go for 2020!  March 28th is the date to save and NOW is to get your registration and training on the go.

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Go By Bike Breakfast, 12 February 2020

The Go By Bike Day Breakfast is coming up, mark February 12th in your diary. Breakfast events run from 7. 00 am to 9.

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New section of trail opens - 7 December 2019

The Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust is pleased to announce that a 1.

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A new era for Cycle Trail Maintenance

A new long term contract for maintenance of the Great Taste Trail between Tasman District Council and the Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust has been agreed.

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Wakefield to Hoult Valley Road

The official opening of the section of Great Taste Trail between Wakefield and Hoult Valley Road went off without a hitch yesterday, even the weather was on our side.

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Trustee Role

Are you Interested in supporting the work of the Nelson Tasman Cycle Trail Trust and have a finance/administrative background? We have an opportunity for you! We have a Trustee vacancy…

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