Best of the West
Grade 2-3 (intermediate) 53km
Cost: NZD$118 per person
Kiwi Journeys are excited to release the new ‘Best of the West’ tour. As the name suggests this one-day tour that gives you the best on offer. It is a journey that takes you from the Kawhaka Canal, through native bush, alongside pristine waterways, surrounded by mountains and it is the gift that keeps giving. A full day of enjoyment is on offer.
Itinerary
Be at our depot on Revell St 9.45am (or at an arranged time). We will do a bike fit and trail briefing before departing to the Kawhaka Canal. This is a big day out and there are no shops or cafes along the way – please bring your packed lunch.
The drive through farmland out to the Kawhaka Canal takes 30 minutes. From here you get to ride alongside the canal before starting the climb up to the Kawhaka Pass. Keep an ear out up here for the juvenile Kea.
Carry on alongside water-ways before descending through spectacular native bush and over a swing bridge which is a “must” photo stop.
More descending through stunning bush in to the Arahura River valley. Here you meander along the road before climbing back up out of the valley and then arriving at Lake Kaniere. You may choose to stop here for a swim.
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 downhill)!
Enter another stand of native bush and meander along the historic Kaniere Water Race (hand-dug in 1875), Hokitika’s water supply. This is amazing!
Kaniere Tram Road will take you out of the wop-wops and all the way to Hokitika and back to Kiwi Journeys depot. You may like to browse the art and craft shops and most importantly, cafés and restaurants for afternoon tea or a nice cold ale.
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$118pp - 2 pax
$108pp - for groups of 3 or more
$108pp - for anyone joining an existing shuttle which is already going.
$339 – Family (2 x adults, 2 x children).
Rates are valid until May 31, 2025.
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Cycle equipment which includes trail comfort bike, helmet, repair kit, odometer, and trail map
Kiwi Journeys water bottle
Transport: Hokitika –Kawhaka Canal
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12 months of the year. (Subject to availability)
Start dates are flexible - our Reservations staff will work with you to create an itinerary for your preferred dates (dependent on accommodation availability)
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E-Bike upgrade: $60 per person
