Mountains to Sea - Supported Packages
Ride from Tūroa to Whanganui via the famous Bridge to Nowhere.
5 days & 4 nights Local Product by Local Operators
Ride the most diverse and spectacular Great Ride in NZ. Discover our cultural heritage, our ecological uniqueness, geographical challenges and stories galore!
From Tongariro National Park’s volcanic grandeur to the magical wilderness of the Whanganui River and the untamed Tasman Sea coast – our cycle trails will show you the sights, places and people that make our regions so special.
Known in Māori as ‘Ngā Ara Tūhono’ our connected pathways will take you to new adventures in a remarkable part of the world. Connecting two national parks the ride navigates alongside the tributaries and waters of the Whanganui river – with all their special stories for you to discover. True to the name, our trail network follows the pathways of those who’ve gone before, traversing a series of amazing landscapes to show you natural wonders and reveal important stories from the past.
Our Mountains to Sea Cycle packages are designed so all your needs are catered for, you will not have to carry luggage, food or bedding.
Simply choose how many days and nights you would like to spend navigating the trail and we will take care of the rest. Nothing to organise each day, all your luggage transfers, food and accommodation are sorted. Make your ride easy and enjoyable.
As locals, we work with locals and other like-minded individuals to ensure your adventure is uniquely memorable.
Tour inclusions
Pick and up and drop off in Whanganui City or Ohakune
- Accommodation
- Luggage transfer
- Meals (evening, breakfast and lunch.) Bring your own refreshment & snacks
- Trail guide information
- Local knowledge with local tips and stories
Bike Hire optional extra
PLB Hire (recommended)
When
Daily departures
(minimum 2 persons, maximum 10)
Tour itineraries are created to suit your groups needs
Note: Mangapurua section of the trail is usually closed between the end of Queens Birthday Weekend and the start of Labour Weekend. Alternative route solutions are available through this period.
Price
Cost per person ranges from $710 to $1825 for a full itinerary. Pricing will depend on accommodation, season timing and group size.
Includes all transport (shuttle, jet boat) , luggage transfers, accommodation and food as detailed in your itinerary.
Extras may include:
E Bike or Standard Mountain bike Hire
PLB Hire
What do you need for this adventure
- Sound level of fitness (up to 6 hours per day of riding)
- Technical mountain bike skills and experience (most of the trails are Grade 3 and are in remote areas.)
- Mechanically sound mountain bike with knobbly tyres for the off road trails (hire options available)
- PLB strongly recommended for Mangapurua (we can provide this for hire)
- Full packing list provided with itinerary
Choose your journey...
Our most popular combinations are detailed below. If you are looking for something different...then let us know.
The Full Experience - Classic
5 day's / 4 night's
Self Guided Minimum 2 persons - Maximum 10
Take your time and make the most of every single section of trail - with all their stories and hospitality.
Turoa - Ohakune (optional)
Ohakune Old Coach Road (Ohakune - Horopito)
Middle Road (Horopito to Ruatiti Valley)
Mangapurua - Bridge to Nowhere (Ruatiti - Pipiriki/Whanganui River Road)
Whanganui Discovery (Whanganui River Road - Upokongaro - Tasman Sea)
Nga Ara Tūhono Highlights
4 day's / 3 nights
Self guided Minimum 2 person - Maximum 10
Looking to ride the iconic sections (and tight on time), and skip the rural gravel - even though we think it is a special ride.
- Turoa - Ohakune (optional)
- Ohakune Old Coach Road (Ohakune - Horopito)
- Middle Road & Ruatiti Roads.
- Mangapurua - Bridge to Nowhere (Ruatiti - Pipiriki/Whanganui River Road)
- Whanganui Discovery (Whanganui River Road - Upokongaro - Tasman Sea)
Whanganui River Express
3 day's / 2 night's
Self guided Minimum 2 person - Maximum 10
Short on time, and want to ride the length of the river section - then this is for you.
- Mangapurua Track - Bridge to Nowhere (Ruatiti - Pipiriki/Whanganui River Road)
- Whanganui River Road
- Whanganui Discovery (Whanganui River Road - Upokongaro - Tasman Sea)
Discover the Whanganui River Road
2 day's / 1 or 2 night's
A Section of the Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail, that is not to be missed. Immerse yourself in the beautiful River surrounds while absorbing the Wairua of the Whanganui River.
- Whanganui River Road
- Whanganui Discovery (Whanganui River Road - Upokongaro - Tasman Sea)
