The West Coast Wilderness Trail is a truly unique West Coast experience.
The West Coast Wilderness Trail is one of New Zealand’s Greatest Rides and for good reason. This easy Grade 2 cycle trail is centred around Hokitika and offers a dramatic ride through dense West Coast rainforest, past glacial rivers, lakes, beaches and wetlands.
It also offers an interesting look at local history as it follows tracks carved by pioneering gold rush miners along extensive water races, logging tramways and tram lines.
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RIDING THE TRAIL
For the most part the trail is an easy Grade 1-2 ride.
We strongly suggest you go to the Wilderness Trail website www.westcoastwildernesstrail.co.nz where you will find maps, and other Trail information, and /or the fb page for up to date info like trail closures due to weather events.
Being a WILDERNESS TRAIL and because it is situated at the foothills of the Southern Alps, – there ARE HILLS!! The trail is mostly off road on a firmly packed smooth gravel surface with an ambient gradient and there are a couple of short sections you may prefer to walk – but it’s worth it for the outstanding views.
We can assist you to find a section to ride that will suit your abilities and enjoyment. Contact us
Four Day Adventure
The Ultimate ride! Visit interesting towns and see a wide variety of West Coast landscapes by doing the complete four day trail. It is split into approximately 35kms each day with accommodation and some services along the way.
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We recommend you ride South to North (Ross to Hokitika.) Then head to Greymouth and ride North to South, back to Hokitika. Less time is spent riding uphill!
Half Day and Full Day Trips
With shuttle service and plenty of drop off and pick up points along the trail, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the wilderness with limited time and for those wanting to experience the West Coasts uniqueness. Shuttles need to be pre booked, or you can drive to various stop/ start points as well.
The West Coast Wilderness Trail is one of New Zealand’s Greatest Rides and for good reason. This easy Grade 2 cycle trail is centred around Hokitika and offers a dramatic ride through dense West Coast rainforest, past glacial rivers, lakes, beaches and wetlands.
It also offers an interesting look at local history as it follows tracks carved by pioneering gold rush miners along extensive water races, logging tramways and tram lines.
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