West Coast Wilderness Trail, Greymouth 7805, West Coast Region, New Zealand
In the midst of the Southern Alps on the West Coast lie a series of tracks carved by pioneering gold-miners. Today these old tracks, together with extensive water races, logging tramways and historic railway lines, form the West Coast Wilderness Trail.
This four-day cycling adventure reveals outstanding landscapes of dense rainforest, glacial rivers, lakes and wetlands, with views all the way from the snow-capped mountains of the Southern Alps to the wild Tasman Sea.
Attractions and experiences along the trail include gold panning, rafting, jade, wood and bone carving studios, trout fishing, scenic flights, a cruise on the historic Mahinapua Creek and the West Coast Treetop Walk as well as the chance to view unique sculptures, glass blowing and the work of local potters.
The trail can be enjoyed ridden either way between the towns of Greymouth and Ross traversing through Kumara and Hokitika. Hokitika and Greymouth both offer a full range of accommodation, services and tours.
Epic New Zealand Culture & Adventure Route © Monika Newbound
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