Self-Guided Cycle Tour Martinborough: Wine Village at Your Pace

Ride between vineyards and cellar doors, setting your own stops and speed.

A self-guided cycle tour of Martinborough lets you pick your bike type, route length and pace through the wine village, with a map, helmet, route briefing and roadside assistance included. You choose how many cellar doors to visit (anywhere from a two-hour loop to a full-day ride), and the depot will collect your bike at the end of the day. Winery tastings and food are your own choice and cost.

The experience

You collect your bike from the Martinborough depot and head out with a map and local route advice in hand. The choice of bike matters: an electric assist bike handles longer distances and rolling terrain without fatigue, while a standard or croc bike works for shorter loops closer to town. Up to 25 cellar doors sit within a short distance from the center, so you can plot a tight afternoon or string together a full day of stops. A briefing before you leave covers the route highlights and what to expect on the road.

The freedom here is real. You stop when you want, linger as long as you like, and skip any cellar door that doesn't call to you. Roadside assistance is on standby if a mechanical issue or a wrong turn happens. At the end of the day, whenever that is, you ride back to the depot or call for a collection if you've gone too far to pedal home. The countryside around Martinborough is serene and the distances are short enough that even a two-hour spin covers ground without feeling rushed.

What’s included

• Bike of your choice (electric assist, standard, or croc).
• helmet and bike fitting.
• a map and route information.
• friendly local advice on cellar doors and attractions.
• roadside assistance.
• collection of your bike back to the depot at the end of the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Green Jersey Cycle Tours and Bicycle Hire

Is this one for you?The two-hour minimum and full-day maximum mean you can fit this into a free afternoon or make it the whole day. Choose based on how many cellar doors you want to visit and whether you prefer a quick loop or a longer countryside ride.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How many kilometers can I cover on this self-guided cycle tour?

The route is flexible: you can cycle between 10 and 50 kilometers depending on how many cellar doors you want to visit and how much time you have. A two-hour loop covers the closest stops, while a full day lets you explore further into the wine region.

What bikes are available to rent for the Martinborough cycle tour?

You choose your transport: an electric assist bike, a standard bike, or a croc bike. The depot fits your bike and provides a helmet, so you're ready to ride as soon as you get the route briefing.

Do I need to book cellar door tastings in advance, or can I just show up?

The cycle tour includes a map and local recommendations for the cellar doors, but tastings and wine purchases are your own choice and cost. Most cellar doors in Martinborough welcome walk-ins, though calling ahead for larger groups is sometimes a good idea.

What happens if I have a flat tire or mechanical problem while riding?

Roadside assistance is included, so you can call for help if something goes wrong. The depot can also collect your bike at the end of the day if you've ridden too far to pedal back.

Is there a time limit for how long I can keep the bike?

You can ride for anywhere from two hours to a full day, depending on your pace and how many stops you make. There's no fixed schedule. You return the bike when you're done exploring.