Partner Directory

Find the people, products, services and experiences to make your ride great.

The Bakery @ Wakefield

Uncompromised quality bought to you everyday from a small town bakery that will keep you coming back for more.

P +64 3 541 9787

The Barn B & B - Waihi

Experience ‘The Barn’ B&B in 1.2 hectares of garden with private entrance. Central to the Hauraki Rail Trail, Karangahake Gorge, Waihi Beach and the Kaimai Ranges. No minimum stay - choose one or as many nights as you like.

P +64 21 149 0971

The Brown Trout Café

Delicious home-made food and great locally-roasted coffee. Eat in or takeaway. From pies and sandwiches to scrumptious scones and muffins, there's bound to be something to appease your appetite.

P +64 3 2488 847

The Buccaneer Lodge

There?ll be a warm welcome at Buccaneer Lodge - perfect place to relax and unwind after cycling the QCT. Only 4km from Picton our spacious ensuite rooms have views of Waikawa Marina from the balcony and 5min walk to…

P + 64 3 573 5002 or + 64 21 581 589

The Cheese Barn - Matatoki

Just 420m off the Thames to Paeroa section of the Trail, you'll find the perfect stop off to refuel with great food and coffee at our licenced café. Also check out the cheese factory, gift shop and animal farm.

P +64 7 868 1284

The Coffee Bomb

The Coffee Bomb in Garston is New Zealand's most inland food truck. Serving the finest coffee, freshly roasted in Southland, and an array of fresh sandwiches, slices and cakes, it's a great little spot to stop on your travels.

The Cycle Fixery - Waihou

Need your bike serviced or repaired? Call Paul. Servicing and tuning bikes, including e-bikes. Repairs spokes, wheels, tyres, brakes and suspension. Assembles bikes. No job too big or too small. Covering Waihou and Te Aroha areas.

P +64 21 150 6791

The Duck and Cover Restaurant & Bar – Te Aroha

Located in the heart of the Te Aroha township. A fully-licensed bar and restaurant offering good food, indoor/outdoor seating. Open from 4pm Weds/Thurs/Fri – from 12noon Saturday and Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

P +64 7 884 7574

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

Founded in 1827, the Duke of Marlborough Hotel is engraved in history books on account of it being New Zealand's oldest hotel. 26 rooms, award winning restaurant and the perfect spot for a drink watching the sunset after cycling.

P +64 9 403 7829

The Farm B n B

Located 3km from Middlemarch, stay in the stone cottage or the farm house. Three rooms are available, two queen rooms and a twin room, either with en-suite, shared bathroom or private bathroom. Continental breakfast is included and Transport is available.

P +64 3 464 3389

The Flying Fox

Situated half way between Pipiriki and Whanganui this is an ideal overnight stop. Park your bike securely before traversing the river in the cable car. Cottages, glamping and camping available. Catering can be provided with special all-inclusive rates available

P +64 6 9276809

The Fort Enfield Ltd

The heart of the local community and a compulsory stop for hungry and thirsty Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail users. We offer delicious and generous pub meals, an extensive beverage selection, and quick and tasty café treats.

P +64 3 432 4118

The Gentle Cycling Company

In a region renowned for food, landscape and climate, we offer bike hire and self-guided trips on the Great Taste Trail. Our attention to detail, developed over ten years of operation, ensures you can relax and enjoy the ride.

P 0800 932 453 or +64 3 929 5652

The Gentle Cycling Company

We offer bike hire and self-guided trips on the Coopermine and Tasman's Great Taste Trail. Our attention to detail, developed over ten years of operation, ensures you can relax and enjoy the ride.

P 0800 932 453 or +64 3 929 5652

The Hayes

Call in to The Hayes in Lake Hayes Estate for some delicious local refreshments and snacks. Perfectly situated 5 minutes from the Queenstown Trail's Twin Rivers Trail.

P +64 3 441 4074

The Honest Lawyer

The perfect place to relax with friends, share a great meal or book in for a special occasion. Stay for a night or a week and feel yourself unwind.

P +64 3 547 4070

The Hub Cycle Centre

The Hub has been a family business for over 35 years, with a wealth of bike knowledge to share. We are Bay's exclusive Specialized dealer and the largest Giant stockist in the region, with a stock of selected brands from…

P +64 6 876 9363

The Huts, Tokarahi

The Huts exude rustic character and history, repurposed from the site’s original villa. The communal kitchen/dining room in an 1870's limestone building, while the shower and toilet block were once the shearing shed. The ultimate in up-cycled accommodation.

P +64 3 431 2545

The Lakes Motel

Just 45 minutes away from Mount Cook Heritage Park there are many nearby activities such as skiing, boating, mountain climbing and fishing. Make The Lakes Motel your base to enjoy all of these activities and much more.

P +64 3 435 0274

The Last Straw Cottage

Located 1.5kms from the Brightwater to Wakefield section of The Great Taste Trail. This luxury, boutique, straw-bale cottage has a full kitchen, laundry, lounge with fireplace and outdoor seating/bbq.
Breakfast provided, evening meals by arrangement.

P +64 21 344 000

The Lodge at the Ancient Briton

Newly renovated to open in September 2023, the lodge is nestled in a garden setting in the heart of Naseby’s historic precinct. En-suite accommodation for large and small groups and a new guest lounge area complimenting the garden setting.

The Lodge Athol and Holiday Park

Accommodation in peaceful surrounds on the banks of the Mataura River. Be it relaxing in our lodge, complete with all the amenities you could wish for, or parking your motorhome next to your personal ensuite bathroom, something for everyone.

P +64 211 845 444

The Lord Clyde

In the historic heart of Clyde, Central Otago, The Lord Clyde offers luxury accommodation and fascinating history within its 120-year-old stone walls. A freshly baked breakfast awaits each morning. Enjoy a local wine in the garden overlooking the Clutha…

P +64 21 220 9560

The Lumsden Hotel

Your one-stop destination for great food and affordable accommodation. Fine dining in the bespoke restaurant Stock Pot & Barrel. Affordable accomodation with ensuite and shared facility rooms all with TV, DVD, microwaves, and internet.

P +64 3 248 7817

The Martinborough Hotel

Martinborough wine village, near the Remutaka Cycle Trail, has famously world class Pinot Noir. Right on the square, the hotel welcomes cyclists with storage and deep baths every cyclist needs. Restaurants, bars and vineyards surround Martinborough, a must do diversion.

P +64 6 306 9350

The Nurses Home Guesthouse Reefton

Reefton's largest accommodation provider with 30 centrally heated rooms of all sizes providing great accommodation for groups or single travellers. Picturesque grounds with off-street parking and secure undercover bike storage the perfect launching pad for your Old Ghost Road experience.

P +64 3 732 8881

The Old Church - Manawaru

A great place to stay on the trail between Te Aroha and Matamata opposite Café 77. Originally a Church converted into a beautiful home, private guest suite with its own courtyard and entrance. The ideal place to rest and unwind.

P +64 21 410 743

The Old Confectionery

Enjoy a uniquely Oamaruvian end to your adventure! Beautiful, boutique, two bedroom, en-suited apartments in a restored heritage building catering for groups of 2-9. Located 250m from the end of the Trail. Secure bike storage. Seriously good showers!

P +64 21 022 10093

The Old Convent - Sisters of Compassion

St Josephs has held a special place in NZ's history since the Sisters of Compassion arrived in Jerusalem in 1892. Stay at the self catering Old Convent, rest your weary legs and explore the rich history of the Hiruhārama/Jerusalem area

P +64 6 342 8190

The Old Doctors Residence

Nestled in Naseby, The Old Doctor’s Residence will provide you with a peaceful retreat or a base for action-packed adventures. Our beautiful historic home has been sensitively restored into luxury bed and breakfast accommodation.

P +64 27 653 3627