West Coast Wilderness Cycle Tour

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  Tour Operator  Escape by Cycle

  New Zealand

 6 days (Bike: 5 days)

  300 km  (~60km per day)

 Active

 Cycle paths/trails

Guided

Supported

A 6 day bike tour travelling the length of this spectacular part of New Zealand.

The West Coast is New Zealand’s equivalent to the Wild West – a remote strip of spectacular coastline between the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea. Famous for its rugged natural beauty, snow-capped mountains and wild black sand beaches. It feels like you’ve slipped back in time to an era of pioneers and gold miners. Biking the West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail is one of the best ways to experience this magical place.

Highlights:

  • An epic 6 day journey across the Southern Alps, exploring the length of the West Coast, past glaciers, rivers and snow-capped mountains.
  • Ride the TranzAlpine through the Southern Alps – one of the greatest train rides in the world!
  • Experience Te Wahipounamu – UNESCO World Heritage Area with a jet boat safari on the remote Haast river.
  • Visit the spectacular Punakaiki Pancake Rocks – one of New Zealand’s most stunning stretches of coastline.
  • Includes a visit to the Hokitika Gorge, Shantytown, West Coast Treetops Walkway, and meet New Zealand’s rarest kiwi at the West Coast Wildlife Centre

Tour Information

From

Christchurch

To

Wanaka or Queenstown

Cost From

Guided   NZ$ 4395

Departure(s)

January 16 & 23, February 6 & 20, March 6, 13, 20 & 27, April 10 & 17, 2025

Single Supplement

$695

Inclusions

  • Full vehicle support – in case you ever want to take a break from riding or skip a section
  • All meals
  • Unlimited snacks – fresh fruit, mixed nuts, bars, and a selection of classic New Zealand lollies!
  • Drinks breaks provided along the trail – a selection of teas, plunger coffee, juice, soft drinks and water
  • A journey on the TranzAlpine train from Christchurch to Greymouth
  • A guided tour of the world famous Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki
  • Visit to the Hokitika Gorge, Shantytown
  • A jet boat safari on the remote Haast river
  • West Coast Treetops Walkway,
  • A stroll to the The Franz Josef glacier
  • Visit to theWest Coast Wildlife Centre

Exclusions

  • Alcohol, hot drinks, cold drinks, teas or coffees purchased at pubs, restaurants or cafés.

Options

  • A scenic helicopter flight of Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers instead of visiting the Wildlife Centre

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