Cycle Tours & Trails
Multi-Day Short Tours
Family-friendly Tours
What's Included in the Wild West Coaster Cycling Tour?
Your three-day supported cycling package includes:
Bike rental and support
- Premium eBike hire for three days
- MIPS helmet, repair kit, pannier and handlebar bags
- Luggage transfers, limited to one bag per person weighing up to 15 kg
- Storage for excess luggage
- Scheduled shuttle transfers between Hokitika and Ross, and Greymouth and Hokitika
- One return airport transfer per group
- Kiwi Journeys travel wallet and trail map
- Trail support during your ride
- Bike accidental damage insurance
- eBike fitting and pre-ride briefing
Experiences
- Entry to the West Coast Treetop Walk
- West Coast Scenic Waterways cruise, subject to availability
Meals
- Two breakfasts
- One packed lunch
- One two-course paddock-to-plate dinner at West Coast Scenic Waterways
Accommodation
- Two nights of Qualmark Silver twin-share or double-room ensuite accommodation
Additional meals, personal purchases and optional activities are not included unless otherwise arranged.
What to bring: Comfortable cycling clothing, closed-toe footwear, a waterproof jacket, warm layers, sunscreen, insect repellent, drinking water and overnight essentials. Pack swimwear if you'd like to stop for a swim at Lake Kaniere, subject to local conditions.
The Wild West Coaster follows Grade 2 (Easy) and Grade 3 (Intermediate) sections of the West Coast Wilderness Trail. Previous cycling experience, confident bike handling and basic fitness are recommended, particularly for the 72 km ride on Day 2.
The trail includes gravel paths, forest tracks, historic water races and winding climbs. Between Lake Kaniere and Kawhaka Pass, Grade 3 switchbacks require good balance and control. Premium eBikes assist with pedalling, but riders must be comfortable cycling independently on uneven terrain.
Families should check the daily distances and rider requirements before booking.
- Route: Hokitika - Ross - West Coast Treetops Walkway - Scenic Waterways - Hokitika - Kumara - Greymouth - Shuttle to Hokitika
- Distance: 132 km
- Ride Time: approximately 3-5 hours riding each day
- Trail Grade: Grade 2 (Easy), Grade 3 (Intermediate)
- Fitness Level: Basic fitness and confident bike handling required
Age Information
- Adult fare: 16 years and up
- Child fare: 10-15 years
- Departure location: Kiwi Journeys, Hokitika, West Coast
- Street address: 73 Revell Street, Hokitika
- Parking: Street parking
- Check-in time: 9:00 am on Day 1 for eBike fitting and briefing
- Departure: 9:30 am from Kiwi Journeys Hokitika
- Day 1 Scenic Waterways arrival: By 3:30 pm
- Tour finish: Greymouth Railway Station at midday on Day 3
- Return shuttle: Included transport from Greymouth to Hokitika
Payments
- Deposit: non-refundable $200 per person upon booking
- Balance: 70 days before departure
- Full payment if travelling within 70 days
Cancellations
The following minimum cancellation charges apply, together with any additional charges imposed by individual suppliers
- More than 70 days before departure: Loss of deposit
- 69-31 days before departure: 35% cancellation
- 30-14 days before: 50% cancellation fee
- Within 14 days: 100% cancellation fee
- No refund is available once travel has commenced.
Booking Changes
- Transfer of booking/change of date within 70 days: $250pp change fee + any change fees applied as may be levied by our accommodation and tour partners; paid balance will be transferred to the future date or tour
Any additional refund approved under our terms and conditions is subject to a 5% administration and processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. For further information on refunds and cancellations, please see Go New Zealand’s terms and conditions.
Travel insurance is highly recommended for your holiday.
