New Zealand Cycle Trail:
West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail
Where
Christchurch to Christchurch
Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Fitness
Frm $2095
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- Start Date Status
- 2025 2026:
- Sun 30 Nov 25
- Sun 04 Jan 26
- Sun 18 Jan 26
- Thu 22 Jan 26Last 2 places
- Sun 01 Feb 26
- Sun 08 Feb 26
- Sun 15 Feb 26
- Sun 22 Feb 26
- Sun 01 Mar 26
- Sun 08 Mar 26
- Sat 14 Mar 26FULL
- Sun 22 Mar 26Ladies only E Bike tour
- Mon 30 Mar 26
- Mon 13 Apr 26
- Mon 27 Apr 26
Low season $2095
November, December, January, April
High season $2295
February, March
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We can build a tour especially for your group, please enquire for a private tour for 10 or more friends
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Four days of unforgettable rides await! Explore bustling towns, charming mining villages, towering alpine peaks, wild coastlines, lush native bush, rolling farmland, shimmering lakes, wetlands, rivers, and iconic bridges.
Plus, you’ll be following in the footsteps of gold miners and Māori explorers, adventure and stories around every turn!
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Tour Itinerary
Frm $2095
Day 1 Greymouth to Kumara
Distance:
31km
Accommodation: Historic Hotel
Kick off from Christchurch between 8:30am and 9:00am with a stunning coach ride over Arthurs Pass to Greymouth.
Once a bustling mining hub, Greymouth now thrills with wild rivers, native bush, and rugged coastline.
Jump on your bike for a 12km coastal cruise with jaw-dropping Tasman Sea views, then pedal south to Taramakau.
Next, head inland to Kumara along a historic tramway and settle in for the night at a charming, heritage-filled hotel.
MEALS INCLUDED: L D
Day 2 Kumara to Milltown
Distance:
37km
Accommodation: Hotel/Motel
This morning, cycle through lush rainforest as you head toward Milltown on the West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail.
This scenic route is becoming one of New Zealand’s favorites, passing through some of the best native forests and rich local history.
Milltown overlooks the Arahura Valley, known for its gold rush past and prized pounamu (greenstone).
Tonight, stay in Hokitika, a charming seaside town famous for its greenstone carving and skilled artisans.
MEALS INCLUDED: B L D
Day 3 Milltown to Hokitika
Distance:
33km
Accommodation: Hotel/Motel
Start your day at the Arahura River, winding its way from the Southern Alps to the Tasman Sea just north of Hokitika.
Cycle past sparkling waterways, rich dairy farmland, and the stunning Lake Kaniere—often called one of New Zealand’s most beautiful lakes—surrounded by towering ancient rimu trees and lush native bush.
Arrive in Hokitika by early afternoon, where, weather permitting, you can take an optional trip to explore the breathtaking Hokitika Gorge with its vibrant turquoise waters and dramatic cliffs.
Spend your second night relaxing in vibrant Hokitika, a charming town known for its friendly vibe and greenstone carving heritage.
MEALS INCLUDED: B L D
Day 4 Hokitika to Ross
Distance:
33km
Your day begins with an easy coastal ride, followed by a journey along the bush tramway past scenic Lake Mahinapua. Enjoy the classic West Coast mix of native bush and wetlands as you pedal along.
Next, stop at the West Coast Treetops walkway and café, where you can stroll among the treetops and take in a bird’s-eye view of the forest below.
The final stretch follows an old railway line, crossing several charming wooden bridges and showcasing wild West Coast coastal scenery before arriving in Ross—a town steeped in gold mining, farming, and forestry history.
From Ross, you’ll be comfortably transported back to Christchurch, arriving between 5 and 6pm.
MEALS INCLUDED: B L
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What’s Included
Accommodation
Each night you will stay in comfortable hotel, motel or bed and breakfast accommodation.
Rooms are double (one queen or king bed) or twin (2 separate beds). If you have a preference for a twin room, please let us know when you make your booking. All rooms have their own ensuite bathroom.
If you are a single traveller, you can nominate to share a room with another single of the same gender or pay an additional single supplement to secure a private room for the duration of the tour.
The single room supplement for this tour is $545
An experienced guide
Our guides are very experienced, friendly walkers and bikers who love to share their knowledge of New Zealand’s flora and fauna and local history. They all hold current first aid certificates, passenger driving licences and are the very best people to ensure your experience will be one to remember.
Food
You will enjoy great local cuisine; continental breakfasts and hearty packed lunches during the day, and either restaurant meals or wholesome home-cooked fare prepared by your host/hostess in the evenings. If you have any dietary issues or food allergies, we are happy to cater for these, please advise the office of details when you make your booking. Alcohol is not included in the tour cost, but is available for purchase most nights.
Safety and Risk Management
To ensure maximum safety for all, our guides are certified first aiders and fully qualified drivers. Tuatara Tours operate under a Safety and Risk Management Plan which is regularly audited and approved by a qualified and independent auditor.
Luggage & Transfers
Tuatara Tours transports all your luggage for the duration of the tour.
Tour Kit Bag Exclusive to Tuatara Tours
To ensure you get the very best out of your journey with the least of fuss, we provide you with a bag of useful goodies.
This will be given to you at the start of your tour.
All transport
Access and Concession fees paid to the Department of Conservation
NZ Goods and Service Tax (GST)
Testimonials
Amazing variety, wetlands, ocean, forest. Perfectly organised.
Harriet W
Really good trip. Beautiful trails through beautiful country. Well provided for. Excellent arrangements and support.
Henry M
I’d recommend it, this was my second West Coast Wilderness tour in 6 months and 5th tour with Tuatara.
Murray H
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