Cycle Tours & Trails
Multi-Day Short Tours
Family-friendly Tours
What's Included in the Go to Whoa West Coast Wilderness Trail Tour?
Your five-day self-guided cycling package includes:
Bike rental and support
- Premium eBike hire for four cycling 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
- Shuttle from Hokitika to Ross
- Shuttle transfers to Hokitika Gorge and Canoe Cove at Lake Kaniere
- Return shuttle from Greymouth to Hokitika
- One return airport transfer per group
- Kiwi Journeys travel wallet and trail map
- Trail support
- Bike accidental damage insurance
- eBike fitting and pre-ride briefing
Experiences
- Entry to the West Coast Treetop Walk
- West Coast Scenic Waterways cruise
- Guided walk at Hokitika Gorge
- Entry to the Pounamu Pathway Cultural Centre
Meals
- Four breakfasts, two packed lunches and one dinner
Accommodation
- Four nights of Qualmark Silver twin-share or double-room ensuite accommodation
Additional meals, personal purchases and optional activities are not included.
What to bring: Comfortable cycling clothing, closed-toe footwear, warm layers, waterproof jacket, sunscreen, insect repellent, drinking water and overnight essentials. Pack swimwear if you'd like to swim at Lake Kaniere when conditions are suitable.
The West Coast Wilderness Trail includes Grade 2 (Easy) and Grade 3 (Intermediate) sections, including switchbacks and winding gravel tracks between Lake Kaniere and Kawhaka Pass. Riders need basic fitness and confidence controlling an eBike on uneven surfaces. Day 4 is the longest ride at 47 km.
Children must meet the minimum rider height, age and eBike requirements. The tour also includes outdoor activities that may be affected by weather conditions.
- Route: Hokitika - Ross - West Coast Treetops Walkway - Hokitika Gorge - Lake Kaniere - Hokitika - Shuttle to Canoe Cove - Kumara -
Greymouth - Shuttle to Hokitika - Distance: 135 km
- Ride Time: approximately 4-5 hours riding each day
- Trail Grade: Grade 2 (Easy), Grade 3 (Intermediate)
- Fitness level: Basic fitness and confident riding ability 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
- Distance from Hokitika town centre: Located within the central town area
- Parking: Street parking
- Day 1 arrival: Any time, with accommodation check-in subject to property arrangements
- Bike fitting and briefing: Allow approximately 30 minutes on Day 1
- First cycling departure: Day 2, following the shuttle transfer from Hokitika to Ross
- Final cycling destination: Greymouth on Day 5
- Finish time: Midday at Greymouth Railway Station
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.
