Bike the West Coast of NZ on this premium tour
Take a walk into this lush and verdant terrain
Enjoy a fun and beautiful trail on the West Coast Wilderness
Cycle with the local experts and ride one of the best cycle trails in NZ
Stay and explore this beautiful arty town with the driftwood beach framing the view
The majestic surrounds are amplified by your bridge view
Meet new friends and cycle with a friendly bunch
Take a walk around this stunning spot on day 5

Best of the West

Duration
6 days
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$21
From
$2,013 USD

Ride both the West Coast Wilderness and the new coastal Kawatiri Trails, enjoy premium accommodation and gourmet meals on a 6-day bike tour in NZ. The west coast of the South Island is famed for its untamed wilderness, the highest mountains, crystal clear rivers, turbulent seas, lush rain forests, glaciers, geological landforms and notably few people. This 6-day guided tour explores the very best of the coastline between Ross and Westport, following the newest of cycle trails and allowing time off the bike to admire its diverse natural beauty.

  • Category
    Luxury
  • Type
    Fully Guided
  • Duration
    6 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    2 - Novice
  • Activity Level
    2 - Moderate
  • Elevation
    2 - Moderate
  • Terrain
    Mixed
  • Distance
    106.9 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    21.1 miles
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  • Where does the tour start and end?

    The tour starts and ends in Christchurch.

    Fly in and out of Christchurch Airport (CHC).

  • How long is the tour? How many cycling days?

    The tour is 6 days long with 5 days being cycling days.

  • What's the tour like?

    The Best of the West Cycle is graded introductory to moderate. You will be cycling on a mix of wide trails, narrow water races and boardwalk with some undulating hills. For the glowworm caves excursion, you will need to be able to walk for 2 hours and climb 130 steps. There will be an alternative option available if you are unable. You will need a reasonable level of fitness and 4 hours of cycling per week for the three months leading up to your trip is suggested. Training on compacted gravel trails, and completing a multi-day ride prior to your trip to get used to being in the saddle for long periods of time is recommended. The more training you have done on hills and on compacted gravel, the more enjoyable your trip will be.

  • Who will lead the group?

    The guides are one of the biggest assets of the tour operator and they have pride for their level of quality and high standards. Once the trip reaches 8 people,  two expert guides will join to maximise your enjoyment and overall experience. You’ll know you’re in safe hands as all of the guides are certified in first aid and CPR and many of them are trained bike mechanics. They come from all walks of life but the guides have a common desire to give you the best possible experience, fun and lots of fond memories to take home with you.