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West Coast Wilderness Trail Cycling Adventure

This 8 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

**Please be advised that certain aspects of this tour may operate on specific days of the week during the winter months. We recommend contacting one of our travel specialists to identify a departure date that suits your schedule.

This 8-day journey offers a seamless blend of comfort, iconic rail travel, and gentle activity. Begin in Ōtautahi / Christchurch, where you'll explore the historic city before boarding the renowned TranzAlpine train for one of the world's most scenic rail journeys. You will then spend four supported days cycling the spectacular West Coast Wilderness Trail, journeying through ancient rainforests and alongside stunning waterways. Designed for travellers who value ease and authenticity, this holiday promises unforgettable scenery and a rewarding, active experience in Aotearoa.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 3 star.

This tour also features:

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Included activity: Shared Transfer from Christchurch CBD Accommodation to Christchurch Train Station with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Christchurch to Greymouth Scenic Plus with Great Journeys NZ

Included activity: Māwhera Pounamu Pathway Immersive Experience

Included activity: Go to Whoa: The Full West Coast Wilderness Trail with Kiwi Journeys

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch Scenic Plus with Great Journeys NZ

Included activity: Shared Transfer from Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Private Transfer from Accommodation to Airport with Christchurch Touring Company

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Itinerary summary for: West Coast Wilderness Trail Cycling Adventure

Day 1: Arrive in Ōtautahi / Christchurch, referred to as the 'Garden City'
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Day 2: Hop abord the world renowned TranzAlpine train to Māwhera / Greymouth
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

Day 3: Spend the morning in Greymouth before being transferred to Hokitika by Kiwi Journeys
Accommodation: Teichelmanns Bed and Breakfast or similar

Day 4: Begin your cycling adventure with a cycle through picturesque wetlands and forest
Accommodation: West Coast Scenic Waterways or similar

Day 5: Explore Hokitika Gorge and Lake Kaniere by bike
Accommodation: Teichelmanns Bed and Breakfast or similar

Day 6: Climb the Kawhaka Pass into Kumara with incredible views of the Southern Alps
Accommodation: Theatre Royal Hotel or similar

Day 7: Ride the short distance from Kumara to Greymouth before boarding the TranzAlpine again back to Christchurch
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Day 8: Farewell Aotearoa / New Zealand