Sometimes challenging and at times a bit technical, our Nelson and Golden Bay Mountain Bike Long Weekend escape is achievable by anyone with a reasonable level of single-track experience. With a focus on scenic and cross country trails we ride on a variety of single-track, farm tracks and 4x4 roads - starting in the hills & forests behind Nelson City and including the famous ‘Rameka Track’ which drops us down into stunning Golden Bay. We spend our days riding through the spectacular scenery and fantastic tracks which Golden Bay is famous for finishing each day in our pick of the region’s guesthouses and lodges with the ever-present hot showers, cold beers, local wines and food and at times quirky restaurants! ITINERARY (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner included) Thursday – Arrive in Nelson in the morning. After getting ourselves set up on our bikes we head out for a return ride on the historic trails in the hills behind the city. 20-40kms. Meals: L, Evening meal out at own cost. Accommodation: Guesthouse. Friday – A 1½ hr transfer (with coffee stop on the way) brings us to the top of Takaka Hill, locally known as the “Marble Mountain”. We start the day’s riding with a loop of the Canaan Downs MTB tracks. After a break for lunch and a short walk to check out the famous Harwood’s Hole we head down the bush lined Rameka track to finish the day at Pohara Beach. Approx 45kms biking. Meals: BL, Evening meal out at own cost. Accommodation: Guesthouse. Saturday – This morning we head to the west coast near the base of Farewell Spit. Our first ride of the day is on farm and 4x4 tracks near Kaihoka Lakes with spectacular views stretching in all directions. After lunch you can choose either a ride or walk to explore more of the area near the spit. Approx 20-35kms biking. Meals: BL, Evening meal out at own cost. Accommodation: Guesthouse. Sunday – For our last ride of the weekend we head to the historic Aorere Goldfields and a loop ride taking in 4x4 tracks and some more technical single track as we get a taste of the bygone gold-mining boom in the area. After lunch at the famous Naked Possum we transfer you back to Nelson. Approx 25kms biking. Meals: B, Lunch at own cost. TRIP DATES FOR 2011 & 2012 Season 6th - 9th October 2011 27th - 30th October 2011 24th - 27th November 2011 15th - 18th December 2011 5th - 8th January 2012 26th - 29th January 2012 16th - 19th February 2012 8th - 11th March 2012 6th - 9th April 2012 Notes: PRICE FOR 2011 & 2012 
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