Green Jersey Explorer Tours

04/06/2025

We grew up visiting and exploring the Pūkaha wildlife centre, it’s a place that helped shape our love for nature. It’s heartbreaking to see them facing such uncertainty. While our own conservation efforts are on a smaller scale, we know how important it is to protect and support the wild spaces that inspire us all.

If you can, please consider donating to help keep Pūkaha open. Every bit helps.
🦉❤️ https://pukaha-donation-appeal.raiselysite.com/

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20/05/2025

🌿✈️ Dreaming of a truly unique New Zealand escape? Come explore the remote and remarkable Chatham Islands with us!

From wildlife wonders to rich Moriori and Māori heritage, farm-fresh food to dramatic coastlines — there’s a Chatham adventure waiting for you. Whether you’re into photography, farming, birding, cycling or just want to unwind and explore somewhere extraordinary, we’ve got a tour just for you.

✅ All tours are fully inclusive — no extra cost for solo travellers
✅ Air Chathams flights included
✅ Delicious local meals
✅ Expert guides & exclusive experiences

🧳 Just pack your bag — we’ll take care of the rest!

👉 Browse all upcoming Chatham Island tours here: https://travelwithlesleywhyte.com/chathamislandtours/

07/05/2025

We are interested in "testing" a local bus tour to local "interesting spots" - we have a few ideas on how to do this potentially in conjunction with Hau Ariki Marae - and we need some willing participants to test the ideas on - it will take from about 9.30 am to about 5pm probably a weekend day (date not yet set) and take in some of the more interesting features around us - we will provide a snack and a hot drink for lunch - you will have to give us your feedback on what worked for you and what didn't and any ideas to improve on it - if you are willing to be a "guinea pig" let me know and I will keep you posted on potential dates.
Email me on [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or text 0275972667 to book

07/05/2025

Well summer 24/25 is over - the storm last week was a bit of a shock announcing "winter is here". Luckily I got our firewood stock finished in time. We will be providing a number of day ride opportunities over this winter from our Martinborough base. The programme so far is:

Sunday 11/5/25 - Martinborough to Pahaoa 45km - shuttle back $50pp
Tuesday 20/5/25 Admiral Hill to Pahaoa 50km - shuttle to Admiral Hill and back to town $65pp

Sunday 25/5/25 - Martinborough to White Rock 57km - shuttle back $50pp

Monday 2/6/25 (King's Birthday) - Pirinoa to Cape Palliser 45km - shuttle to Pirinoa and back from Cape Palliser $80 pp

Sunday 15/6/25 - Haurangi Road end 31km + - shuttle out and ride back to town or down to Sutherlands Hut and then back to town $40pp

Sunday 15/6/25 - Ride the Remutaka Cycle Trail 50km - Shuttle to Maymorn and back from Greytown $60pp

Sunday 29/6/25 - up to 40km - Ride the Te Awaiti coast from Tora out and back to the northern boundary of Te Awaiti Station $75 pp

These rides are all dependent on suitable weather and enough bookings to enable us to cover costs. They will always be at a10 am start from the Green Jersey yard, 16 Kitchener St Martinborough - or we can pick people up enroute if requested. Bike hire is an additional cost.

We will provide a hot drink and some biscuits en route - also the bus based backup will have a first aid kit, pump and some tools etc. - and for those who suffer from "range anxiety" we can carry a spare battery too if you want. We will also provide some ride notes and have a look at anything interesting along the way. Bring your own lunch and hydration. Any visits for coffee etc. (E.g. Landgirl, Whakapuni gardens) are at your own cost. Remember that if the distance is too great or the weather too adverse you just "jump on the bus".
Email me on [email protected] or text 0275972667 to book

01/05/2025

Get the tissues...

So that's a wrap...Bron & Alex are signing out for the very last time...

Bronwyn has been with Green Jersey Explorer Tours for 10 years starting off when GJ was tiny tiny, starting as a Tour guide moving through to Martinborough Co-Ordinator and customer service super star!

Alex, Mr fix anything! Highly skilled & talented bicycle mechanic
Alex has been maintaining the extensive fleet & Customers personal bikes for 6 years!...no small feat if you know Green Jersey & Martinborough, the one thing we do is cycling! .. the talent will continue Alex is staying local with his all New Martinborough cycle workshop!

It's been an Adventure, we're sad to say goodbye to you all but would like to thank everyone that has made the journey worthwhile! We love you all. ride on!

26/04/2025

The Pūtangirua Pinnacles are a geological formation and one of New Zealand's best examples of badlands erosion. They consist of a large number of earth pillars or hoodoos located at the head of a valley in the Aorangi Ranges, on the North Island of New Zealand, in the Wellington region. ( only an hour from Martinborough )

24/04/2025

What a day for a Remutaka rail trail cycle, so many options short day rides to multi day adventures!

Today's team are riding the 55km Maymorn to Greytown.. rewarding themselves at the Greytown Hotel - The Top Pub!!

Day Tripping
Kaitoke to Cross Creek 10km
Maymorn to Cross Creek 27km
Maymorn to Featherston ( Brac & Bow )42km
Maymorn to Greytown via( Greytown Trails Trust )55km

24/04/2025

Lest we forget

17/04/2025

Happy Easter to all ..Wishing you a happy and safe break with your friends and family..
Spend the day in Martinborough after a few cheeky easter treats. See you then

Interesting Google facts
*Cadbury Marshmallow egg (40g): 168 calories = 15 mins of moderate pace cycling
*A Hot cross bun without butter has about 224 calories. = 30mins Moderate pace cycling

16/04/2025

Easter Long weekend weather outlook!...

Friday 20deg - A great day to toast hot cross buns!
Saturday 23deg -A light coat may be required
Sunday 24deg - Sun is shinning bright find those chocolate treats before midday!
Monday 20deg - Cloud cover ..great cycling weather! = zero out those Easter calorie's!

14/04/2025

We have been busy supporting the Aorangi Restoration Trust and the Greater Wellington Backcountry Network over the past couple of weeks to restore the 4 kilometre Old Mill Track in the Aorangi Forest Park, an hours drive south of Martinborough. The cleared track gives improved access for hunters and hikers. Whilst the tracks are not suitable for mountain biking, we think this is a great thing to support because it provides more options for tourists and locals alike to get out into our wonderful native forest. The Aorangi Restoration Trust needs volunteers to help with track maintenance and predator control work - if you can help give Joe a call on 027 597 2667

14/04/2025

School holiday - Boredom Busters =

# Martinborough Pump track!
# Remutaka one-day adventure
# Wairarapa balloon festival
# Local bike rides
# Cape Palliser