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The West Coast Wilderness Trail is a 132 km Grade 2 easy cycle trail that takes the rider through some of the most stunning and diverse scenery the West Coast of the South Island has to offer. The Trail is part of the Great Rides Nga Haerenga...more

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Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

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80 Tainui Street, Hokitika 7805, New Zealand

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Kiwiseeingtheworld

Auckland, New Zealand

145

Reviewed 2 days ago

A Fantastic Four Days Cycle!

Our group of 9 riders have just finished the four days cycling this amazing West Coast Wilderness Trail. We all loved every minute of it - the vast and changing landscapes, amazing scenery and a great trail to ride on. Days 1 and 4 were...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Kiwiseeingtheworld

Thank you very much for your excellent review. We look forward to hosting you again in the near future.

Kay P

3

Reviewed 1 week ago

A TRUE WILDERNESS!!

Highly recommend Cycle Journeys for the West Coast Wilderness Ride. As an older couple we loved this ride. The organisation was spot-on, the 3 accommodations - Scenic Waterways at Hokitika went the extra mile with the food provided, Cowboy Paradise was better that we had...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Kay P

Hi Kay, Thank you for your very positive review. It looks like you had a great time. We welcome your feedback. Please come back and ride it again soon.

ams255118

Christchurch, New Zealand

12649

Reviewed 1 week ago

Fantastic adventure on bikes

A three to 4 day bike trip on easy trails. Great accomodation along the way meeting lovely locals and fellow cyclists.

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank ams255118

We are glad you enjoyed the trail and we appreciate getting your feedback.

KateMNZ

Auckland Central, New Zealand

2813

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

A great kiwi adventure!

Just completed the West Coast Wilderness trail with nine friends over four days and we all loved it - from the scenery, warm hospitality, great food and accommodation. This trail is great for people for are not hard core cyclists as it’s mainly flat and...More

Date of experience: November 2018

1 Thank KateMNZ

Hi Kate Thank you for your response. We appreciate you sharing your comments on the trail. This is a fabulous scenic experience and we value you informing others of how much you enjoyed it.

Bigall1

Greymouth, New Zealand

12530

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

New section is amazing

I have biked this trail several times and it just gets better and better. The new section between Hokitika and Lake Mahanapu is just amazing. It winds through native bush with fantastic viewing points. The surface is really good. Obviously a great deal of work...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Bigall1

Thank you for your review. This section of the trail is stunning and Mahinapua Creek is a first class New Zealand wetland area. The trail has been an excellent way for people to enjoy this wonderful piece of the West Coast. We are glad you...More

slprattley

Christchurch, New Zealand

2513

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Cycling in paradise - a west coast must do!

My husband and I completed 3 of the 4 sections recently (we got rained out for the 4th day). The diversity and beauty of the surrounding landscape as you cycle this trail is amazing. We biked from Greymouth to Kumara (of which 8km is of...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank slprattley

Thank you for your review. We are very pleased you enjoyed the ride. Yes, please come back for day four, especially now that the new Mahinapua extension section across this historic bridge is open. This is stunning.

leannemP4386CG

3

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

West Coast Wilderness Trail

West Coast Wilderness Trail was complete by my group of four over 2 days. I believe this must be one of the most beautiful tracks in New Zealand. One lady in our group who had never done a cycle trail before used a e-bike. She...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank leannemP4386CG

Hi Leanne Thank you for your review. We are pleased you really enjoyed the trail. It displays some amazing scenery that is so good to share with visitors. Please return and ride it again soon.

chipmunk22

New Plymouth, New Zealand

123

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Cycling in a storm...

Our wee group had to contend with very wet days, hence we only cycled on two days and short routes at that - it was too wet and too cold to be fun. Would like to do in fine weather - it is a picturesque...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank chipmunk22

Sorry to hear that you had rain on your visit. We hope you will be back to ride the trail again and that you strike some stunning weather next time. Yes, it is a picturesque ride.

Gilmores2014

Christchurch, New Zealand

7

Reviewed 5 weeks ago

Maqgic scenery and not too tough!

A small group of late 50's males, physically underdone has a wonderful time on the 2 day wilderness trail. Don't listen to anyone who suggests skipping parts of it. even the beginning couple of K's through the back streets of Greymouth is interesting, The highlight...More

Date of experience: December 2017

Thank Gilmores2014

Thank you for your review. That stretch at the start along the floodwall, around to the fishing port and out to the sea has lots of features and is a nice ride.We are pleased you enjoyed your experience.

specialized01

Christchurch, New Zealand

41

Reviewed 28 October 2018

"Was more than I was expecting"

We rode our bikes on a small part of the West Coast Wilderness Trail being around Lake Mahinapua. We were so impressed with the beautiful scenery and the excellent condition of the track. We will definitely be back to ride all of this track.

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank specialized01

Thank you for your review. This is a stunning piece of the trail and an outstanding wetland area. Yes, please come back and ride the other sections of the trail.

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europanz

Hi,, what do you mean by" there are easier ways"? Im interested in doing the track. I can stay in greymouth, I can borrow a bike from someone there. ..I`m a bit nervous about getting a flatty... do you think I can do the whole trip from Greymouth to Hokitika in one day? I am fairly fit.. I bike 17 kms a day.. I`m 63.

10 July 2016|

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We did greymouth to Cowboys paradise in one day, about 65km and that was great but enough. That's the sort of distance we normally ride on our road bikes. It could be done in a day if you left really early (6am) and rode... More

Tcscmk

Hi We are a family of 8 2 grandparents 2 parents and 4 high school kids hoping to west coast wilderness trail on bike in January 2016 Will it be too hot? It becomes expensive to do a set tour when multiplied by 8. Does anyone have suggestions as to which would be the cheapest way to do the trail ie hire bikes/ organise own accommodation etc I do like to organise trips so am happy to put the time and effort in if it is possible Thanks a lot Cath

29 September 2015|

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Hi Cath In January the weather will be at it's hottest at a likely maximum of 27degrees. Being next to the sea you will get a breeze there and shade in the bush, so nothing to worry about. The West Coast Wilderness Trail... More