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West Coast Wilderness Ride
Duration
5 days
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$19
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$900 USD
Enjoy a 5 day self-guided trail tour from Christchurch to Christchurch on a leisurely and legendary ride of the West Coast Wilderness Trail. The tour is classified as a Grade 2 (easy) ride with some Grade 3 sections on roads (intermediate). Additional activities are possible, and optional, and can be added into the package upon request. The tour includes bikes, accommodation, breakfasts, and extensive trip information so you can travel at your pace with some of the benefits of an organised tour.
- CategoryEasy-going & Leisurely
- TypeSelf-Guided
- Duration5 days
- Culture LevelFamiliar
- Skill Level2 - Novice
- Activity Level2 - Moderate
- Elevation2 - Moderate
- TerrainForested
- Distance88.9 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance22.2 miles
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Quick Stats
- Duration5 days
- Main DestinationSouth Island
- Distance88.9 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance22.2 miles
- Elevation2 - Moderate
- TerrainForested
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Itinerary Details
- Day 1Arrive in Hokitika
After making your own way to Hokitika, spend the day settling in and exploring this vibrant little town. As the sun slowly sets over the Tasman Sea, enjoy a walk along the beach, or a pre-dinner drink at the Ocean View restaurant. The first ride starts in the morning, so get a great night's rest!
- Beachfront Hotel Hokitika - Ocean View Room
- Day 2Cycle Ross to Hokitika
In Hokitika, you will meet our local partner where you will be fitted on your bikes and then transferred to Ross where you start your first ride on the trail. From the old gold mining village of Ross, you will cycle over the Totara Bridge (built in 1908) and along the historic Ross rail route, before heading through wetlands and incredible native bush. We recommend a stop at Treetops Walkway (walk not included but a booking can be arranged for you!) before you continue your journey through to Hokitika.
Driving: Shuttle from Hokitika to Ross
Cycling: 33km (21mi), Grade 2/easy to Grade 3/intermediate (on-road sections are Grade 3/intermediate). 3–5 hours- 20.5 miles
- Beachfront Hotel Hokitika - Ocean View Room
- Breakfast
- Day 3Cycle Dorothy Falls to Hokitika
Make your way to the partner depot in Hokitika (2 minute ride from the hotel) to be shuttled to the breathtaking Hokitka Gorge. Here you will enjoy a 2km (1.2mi) walk through the podocarp forest overlooking the Gorge's stunning aqua waters. Afterwards, you will be transferred to Dorothy Falls where your bikes are unloaded and your cycling begins. From Dorothy Falls, the ride continues until you arrive at the outlet of Lake Kaniere and the start of the beautiful single-track Kaniere waterway trail. Then bike along the water race, Lake Kaniere Road, Kaniere Tram Road, ending up back in Hokitika for another evening. You’ll also be lucky enough to enjoy some gorgeous views of the Hokitika River along the way.
Driving: Shuttle from Hokitika to Milltown approx. 45 mins
Cycling: 30km (18.6mi), Grade 2/easy to Grade 3/intermediate (on-road sections are Grade 3/intermediate). 3–5 hours- 18.6 miles
- Beachfront Hotel Hokitika - Ocean View Room
- Breakfast
- Day 4Cycle Canoe Cove to Kumara
This morning, the shuttle takes you on a short drive to Canoe Cove on the edge of spectacular Lake Kaniere, where you start your cycling day through up the gentle zigzags through Milltown. Continuing through bushland, you cycle over the Macpherson Suspension Bridge. Today’s ride will be a mix of sweeping boardwalks and gravel trails and will finish in Kumara, where you will spend the evening. Your luggage will be transported for you to your accommodation in Kumara.
Driving: Shuttle from Hokitika to Milltown approx. 45 min
Cycling: 49km (30mi), Grade 2/easy to Grade 3/intermediate (on-road sections are Grade 3/intermediate). 3–5 hours- 30.4 miles
- Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara – Miners Cottage
- Breakfast
- Day 5Return to Christchurch via the TranzAlpine Train