Scottish Express

Scottish Express Adventure Transport in the top of the South Island Competitively priced transport option to the regions best mountainbike, tramping and outdoor destinations

03/06/2026

Matariki is just around the corner — a time to reflect, reset, and look ahead. It’s one of Aotearoa’s most meaningful celebrations, and the perfect excuse to get outdoors with friends and whānau.

We’re celebrating Matariki by making it easier than ever to hit the local hills. Check out our two great monthly specials and make the most of this special time of year in Nelson. Bookings through Monthly specials on the website
https://scottish-express.nz/after-adventure-activities-in-new-zealand/

20/05/2026

Booking are open for the Heaphy track, get amonst and hit us up for our no fuss multiday tranport packages.... why favourite is combining both the Ghost Road and the Heaphy together for a spectacular loop

14/05/2026

The countdown is on...Heaphy bookings open on the 20th May... Get yourself organised grab a seat on our Heaphy Ghost road on the last long weekend of the Heaphy Season (labour day) and get your wheels on both the Ghost road and the Heaphy track... also some sneaky options to do a lightening Kahurangi 500 lap!!

Ok folks, last post for a while... we love getting people out on adventures... and we also love getting out on adventure...
13/05/2026

Ok folks, last post for a while... we love getting people out on adventures... and we also love getting out on adventures of our own... so bikes are packed... and a very loose itinerary has been made and we'll be back in the fair city of Nelson ,NZ in 5 weeks

Sore dewa, sh*tsurei shimasu. Tanoshī bōken o osugoshi kudasai

Giving back is just as important to us as getting out there and doing what we love. That’s why we created our 5% Strateg...
11/05/2026

Giving back is just as important to us as getting out there and doing what we love. That’s why we created our 5% Strategy — putting aside 5% of our transport income to support something bigger than ourselves.

So far, this has helped us put $2,500 into the hands of Bike Hub Nelson, and after wrapping up our support of the Fifeshire Foundation, we’ve got another $2,400 ready to make a difference.

This year, we’re stoked to direct that fund to The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary 👉 https://facebook.com/thebrooksanctuary. As they do a pretty awesome job looking after the South Islands largest fenced sanctuary

But this isn’t just about handing over cash. It’s about getting involved, rolling up our sleeves, and bringing other like-minded businesses along for the ride. We’ve already teamed up with Real Meals, Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours + The Old Ghost Road— all jumping in without hesitation to help grow the impact.. All great local businesses worthy of your support🫶

Keen to learn more about how the 5% Strategy works? Head over to our website 👇
https://scottish-express.nz/charitable-community-transport/

08/05/2026

If you've never heard of the Nelson Skycrest Route, put it on your radar for your next visit to Nelson, New Zealand
Our 4WD shuttle gets you to the start at Maungatapu Saddle—just one hour from central Nelson. From there, spend 7-8 hours traversing out-of-this-world ridges, with views plunging to Tasman Bay and surrounding mountains, before meeting us at Fringed Hill to soak in the views before the 25 minute drive down to Central Nelson
Book as a monthly special or round up friends for custom group transport— ( next special Matariki Weekend)
Check the mapping flyover and get full details on this unique adventure, right on Nelson's doorstep: https://scottish-express.nz/.../nelson-skycrest-route.../

Picture this: you’re hiking the Maungatapu Track, the air crisp and the forest quiet, completely unaware that you’re wal...
07/05/2026

Picture this: you’re hiking the Maungatapu Track, the air crisp and the forest quiet, completely unaware that you’re walking the same route the Maungatapu Murders gang once watched for their victims. That spine‑tingling connection to 1866 history hit me hard the first time we ran our Maungatapu Murders 4WD shuttle and walking tour with Nelson City Council and MakeShift Spaces

If you’re a Nelson local, this is a fresh way to see familiar hills—not just as scenery but as a dark, gripping part of our own story. Read more about our Maungatapu Murders backcountry adventure, and tag a friend you’d take on this historical tour (next tour Matariki Weekend😘)

Check out our new blogpost on the Murders at Express News below
👉https://scottish-express.nz/maungatapu-murders-backcountry-tour/

Planning the Kahurangi 500 bikepacking epic? Don't let bike worries slow you down!B-Rad Cycle Service offers a $70 K500-...
04/05/2026

Planning the Kahurangi 500 bikepacking epic? Don't let bike worries slow you down!

B-Rad Cycle Service offers a $70 K500-specific bike check—frame, brakes, drivetrain, wheels fully inspected. Brad can tell you with confidence if your steed's ready or needs TLC (and save you from walking to Kohaihai to thumb a ride 😂).

Why we swear by it: Brad builds our K500 hire fleet, and every customer's rig has smashed the full loop issue-free.

Book with B-Rad → Ride worry-free

02/05/2026

May is one of the best-kept secrets in Nelson, NZ.

Why?
Great Walk hut bookings open, and the Heaphy Track is back on the cards for riders from May through November.

That means it’s prime time to tick off two of New Zealand’s top backcountry rides — back to back.

We’ve made it easy with our $250 Ghost Road + Heaphy combo for individuals. Or round up a crew and chat to us about custom transport options.

Want to take it up a notch? Hire a bike from us and create your own version of the legendary Kahurangi 500 loop.

Off-season riding in Nelson… what’s not to love?

https://scottish-express.nz/after-adventure-activities-in-new-zealand/

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