4 Day Wonderful Wilderness Tour
Grade 1-3 (beginner)
135km
Kiwi Journeys have designed this West Coast experience like no other. Our all inclusive, 4 day, 4 night package has you experiencing top accommodation, fabulous food and top rated activities along the trail, including Treetop Walk, Scenic Waterways Cruise and the Hokitika Gorge. All you need to do is arrive and we take care of the rest. This ‘Great Ride’ should be on your bucket list!
Itinerary
Whether you are arriving by plane into Hokitika, Tranz Alpine Train into Greymouth or your own transport, Kiwi Journeys will shuttle you to our Hokitika depot for a pre tour briefing and bike fit. Once finished you are free to grab some supplies then its off to the Ross Beach Top 10 Holiday Park where you can settle into your very unique accommodation.
The boutique holiday park is like no other. Your accommodation and amenities are in re-purposed shipping containers, blissfully set amongst a natural landscape of NZ Flax.
Sit on your deck and relax for the afternoon or explore the ‘Wild West Coast’ beach right on your doorstep before you head up to the Empire Hotel for a fantastic roast dinner and an experience like no other (trust us!)
After dinner and fun times with your friends, settle into your comfy pod and drift off to sleep listening to the sound of the ocean breaking on the shoreline.
After breakfast it’s time to start your adventure! You will cycle over the Totara River, and along the Ross Ruatapu Railway line, taking in incredible views of the mighty Mt Cook and Mt Tasman.
You will then cycle through wetlands and native bush before giving the bikes a rest at the Treetop Walkway. Here, you will experience the native forest, birdsong and views of Lake Mahinapua by foot from the heights of a tree canopy. The trail continues along the Mahinapua Tramline before heading to your accommodation for the night.
Included in your tour is an amazing cruise on the stunning Lake Mahinapua.
Your shuttle will arrive just before 9.00am, load you and your bikes then off to the Hokitika Gorge. After a 30 minute drive to the carpark, there is a short walk (loop) through lush native bush to the rocky gorge, where you witness the calm turquoise blue water from the incredible viewing platforms. The water has to be seen to be believed!
This addition to our popular tour has come from customer feedback, adding to your ‘Wonderful Wilderness’ experience.
After the amazing Gorge experience, its off to Lake Kaniere where Hans Bay or Sunny Bight are fantastic locations for a lunch break. You will also capture some incredible photos!
Lake Kaniere is 8km long and 195m deep, home to towering kahikatea trees and wonderful birdlife.
Once you leave Lake Kaniere you are in for a real treat! (and its predominately down hill)
Enter another stand of native bush and Meander along the historic Kaniere Water Race (hand-dug in 1875), Hokitika’s water supply.
Kaniere Tram Road will take you out of the wop-wops and all the way to Hokitika, where you'll find some great art and craft shops, and most importantly cafés and restaurants for afternoon tea or a nice cold ale.
Scenic Waterways is approximately 4km’s from Hokitika.
After breakfast, at 8.30am, you will be shuttled to Canoe Cove to commence your ride. This is a fabulous day out and you have all day to enjoy it.
It starts with a gentle ride up the Arahura Valley on gravel road to Milltown.
Today you have a short climb up to 300 meters at the Kawhaka Pass before the long descent in to Kumara.
The Southern Alps make another welcome appearance today so take the time to snap some photos. From here, smooth sweeping boardwalk and bush trail will take you down into Kumara.
Evening meal (own cost): There is a restaurant on site for dinner.
Your bags will be transferred to your accommodation – please collect from the hotel dining area.
Hop on your bikes and head to the coast! The last ride of the trip rewards you with flawless views of the Taramakau River before making the journey to the Tasman Sea alongside coastal sand dunes and lagoons.
The ride along the Grey River will take you into Greymouth, just in time for a celebratory lunch in Greymouth. Kiwi Journeys will meet you at the finish line opposite the train station at midday.
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NZD $1499 per person
Minimum 2 pax (Adults)
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All West Coast accommodation (4 nights), subject to availability at time of booking
All luggage transfers
All required shuttles on the West Coast
Hokitika Gorge experience
Bike hire, helmet, repair kit & pump
Waterproof panniers and Kiwi Journeys water bottle
Treetops entry
Breakfast at all accommodation
2 x dinners at Scenic Waterways
Scenic Waterways Cruise
Detailed Kiwi Journeys wallet with maps and information
All bike relocation
Our first-class customer service and support
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12 Months
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E-Bike upgrade: $240 per person
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