Wilderness Express
Grade 1-3 (beginner)
132km
This is for the people where it is all about the biking. You will either need a big battery or strong legs for this option! Big on energy, short on time. Self-guided and independent cycling.
Ride the trail without the complications of car shuttles, luggage transfers and accommodation bookings. Let us do the organising and you do the biking.
This tour is perfect for a long weekend.
Itinerary
You will need to be in Hokitika by 1.00pm. We will then give you a trail briefing at our base in Hokitika before transferring you down to Ross where the trail begins.
Then 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, up past the Treetops Walkway before turning in to the bush. The trail continues along the Mahinapua Tramline, up beside the golf course and over the Hokitika River before heading to your accommodation for the night.
Accomodation will be in quality, ensuite rooms, and we will transfer your bags to your accommodation.
Head out of Hokitika, along beside the river and the Kaniere Tram Road before heading off into the native bush. You will then pop back out on to the road for approximately 4kms. You will then reach the turn off at Hurunui Jacks which will lead you into a fabulous track through the forest.
Enter another stand of native bush and meander along the historic Kaniere Water Race (hand-dug in 1875), Hokitika’ s water supply.
You will then arrive at the beautiful Lake Kaniere. Lake Kaniere is 8km long and 195m deep, home to towering kahikatea trees and wonderful birdlife.
Turn off at Milltown Road and follow this road for 10kms as it leads you up the stunning Arahura Valley and over the pristine waters of the Arahura River.
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.
Accommodation will be in quality, ensuite rooms at the Theatre Royal, and we will transfer your bags to your accommodation.
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. You will have plenty of time to have lunche at the many Greymouth choices. Kiwi Journeys will meet you at the end of the trail at approximately 12.00pm to collect your bikes and give you your bags.
We will then shuttle you back to your car in Hokitika.
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2-3 People
$625 pp, own bike
$700 pp, including standard bike rental
$880 pp, including electric bike rental
4+ People
$550 pp pp, own bike
$635 pp, including standard bike rental
$815 pp, including electric bike rental
All rates are based on twin share
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All West Coast accommodation (2 nights)
All luggage transfers (1 bag per person,15 kgs maximum).
Shuttle Hokitika to Ross on Day 1.
Shuttle Greymouth to Hokitika on Day 3.
All breakfasts (2)
Detailed Kiwi Journeys wallet with maps and information
All bike relocation
Car storage at our base (if space is available)
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12 Months
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Treetops Walkway - $36pp
Scenic Boat Cruise - $60pp (4 people minimum)
