NZ MTB Rally

NZ MTB Rally TOURS are officially back for 2027, and are now a permanent fixture of our NZ programme.

ALL THE ADVENTURE OF NZ MTB RALLY...BUT WITHOUT THE PRESSURE OF RACING.

The feedback from this year’s Tour riders honestly exceeded all expectations.
The vibe, camaraderie, adventure, logistics and riding experience worked exactly as we had hoped — and by popular demand, we’re bringing the Rally-Tour option back next March.

We're very aware that the pressure of racing isn't for everyone - but we also know for sure that many of you who follow The Rally would love to discover the Nelson-Tasman region at a more relaxed pace. Imagine having your own low-pressure group of riding buddies - doing your own thing, but still feeling fully included in the fun and festivities of the main event. Yes, that includes our famous mountainside feed stations and BBQs, post-ride beers, and meeting friendly like-minded folk from all over the world. Plus the added support of dedicated medical crew and professional mountain support - which you can't get on any 'regular' guided tour.

Oh, did we mention the heli drop, boat ride, and 4x4 off-road shuttles?? 😉

Check-out our website for info (look for the new 'tours' section in the menu).
https://nzmtbrally.com/nz-nelson-mtb-tours/

Hard to believe it’s already been over a month since … and we’re still not over it 😍

The trails 🌲 the views ⛰️ the laughs 😂 the mud 😅 the good times with an unreal crew 🤙… it all feels like a bit of a dream now

But that’s the thing with Rally… it sticks with you 💚

Already counting down the days until we do it all over again next year 13-20th March 🔥🚵‍♂️

What will it be for you? Race or Tour option?

See you next year for more adventures, more fun, and more unforgettable moments 💥✨

General Registration for NZ MTB RALLY 2027 opens this Sunday. Yes, we're still a long way off till next March. But our team is already deep into planning on our side, and we know many of you also prefer to get things locked in early and keep well ahead of the game. There's no ballot, no groups, no selection process. Just head over to our website, and sign yourself up. $1200 nzd deposit secures one of 120 spots, with the balance due in November.

Get into it! 👌

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Big bloody cheers 🍻 to the legends at Helicopter Nelson 🚁🤘

These guys don’t just fly… they haul us and our bikes straight into the wild for some proper helibiking madness ⛰️🔥🚵‍♂️

Rowdy uplifts, insane views, and that unreal feeling of dropping into the unknown… doesn’t get much better than that 😍🤙

Absolute legends 💥💚

GIRL POWER !

A massive 🙌 THANK YOU & CONGRATULATIONS 🙌 to all the incredible women who took part in 🚵‍♀️💪! Your skill, grit, and energy light up the trails 🌲🔥. You inspire us all and make this event unforgettable 😍🤙 We want more of you with us every year!

To all the amazing women out there – come join us 13–20 March 2027 and ride the adventure yourself! 💥💚

Here’s to pushing limits, having fun, and riding strong – see you on the trails next year! 🚵‍♀️✨

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A huge 🙌 THANK YOU 🙌 to McCashins Brewery 🍺🥤 – one of our biggest (and most important!) sponsors at for 3 amazing years! All the thousands of beers and soft drinks enjoyed during the rally are proudly made right here in Nelson 🌿🇳🇿. Your support keeps the trails rolling 🚵‍♂️🌲 and everyone refreshed 😍🤙

Here’s to many more adventures together! 💥💚

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A huge thanks to for their amazing support in the past 3 years, providing us with an amazing fleet of Mitsubishi to reach the best trails of !

If you like the idea of joing us for NZ MTB Rally - either to Race or for our Rally-Tour option - you might wonder about the kind of people that you'll meet while you're here.

Lucky for us, Rich Payne at GMBN had the same thoughts, so he rounded up a handful of participants at this year's Rally to help answer that very question:

https://sh1.sendinblue.com/3h2zf56dqpxpfe.html?t=1775950885673

Nelson Mountain Bike Club
Nelson Tasman
Nelson City Council
Cable Bay Adventure Park
Wairoa Gorge Bike Park