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Waterfall flowing over rocks in a lush green forest with a river below. Credit: Fine Tours Group - Photographer unknown
Biking & Great Rides

West Coast Wilderness Trail Cycling Adventure

Christchurch

Christchurch

8 days, 7 nights

Self-Guided Coach Tours

From: $4,860 pp

Trip overview

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.

Trip highlights & inclusions

8 days / 7 nights
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Christchurch

Christchurch

Hotel 3 star
  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Christchurch to Greymouth Scenic Plus
  • Māwhera Pounamu Pathway
  • Go to Whoa: The Full West Coast Wilderness Trail

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Price pp from

$4,860

Why Discover New Zealand

  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
  • One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Welcome to Christchurch City

New Zealand's garden city is steadily being transformed into a vibrant urban destination. Encompassing a large green belt, it is known for its wide tree lined avenues and lush gardens. A great way to explore the city or easy way to see the sights or ride the historic trams across town to the renowned botanic gardens and the unique cardboard Transitional Cathedral, that's right it is built of cardboard!

Close-up of pink tulips and yellow daffodils in a garden bed with blurred people walking in a park in the background. Credit: 100% New Pure Zealand

Accommodation

Hotel king bedroom with white bedding, decorative pillows, two nightstands, lamps, wall art, and a round mirror. Credit: Scenic Hotel Group
Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Activities

Kiwirail Operating on Certain Days

**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.

Trip highlights

Scenic train crossing a bridge over the Waimakariri River with mountains in the background on a clear day. Credit: Kiwi Rail

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Christchurch to Greymouth Scenic Plus

A giant, hyper-realistic sculpture of the Māori warrior chief Tūhuru, standing over twice life-size and wearing traditional woven garments, inside the Māwhera experience centre. Credit: West Coast Tourism / Pounamu Pathway

Māwhera Pounamu Pathway

Blue electric bikes on a rack attached to a Kiwi Journeys vehicle outdoors. Credit: Kiwi Journeys

Go to Whoa: The Full West Coast Wilderness Trail

Scenic train crossing a bridge over the Waimakariri River with mountains in the background on a clear day. Credit: Kiwi Rail

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch Scenic Plus

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch CBD Accommodation to Christchurch Train Station

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

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