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$4,860
Waterfall flowing over rocks in a lush green forest with a river below.
Biking & Great Rides

West Coast Wilderness Trail Cycling Adventure

Christchurch

Christchurch

8 days, 7 nights

Independent Coach Tours

From: $4,860 pp

Tour 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.

Tour 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
  • West Coast Wilderness Trail Cycling Package

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Price pp from

NZD $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!

People sitting on concrete steps by a river with modern buildings and a blue tram in the background.

Accommodation

Hotel king bedroom with white bedding, decorative pillows, two nightstands, lamps, wall art, and a round mirror.
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.

Tour highlights

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

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.

Māwhera Pounamu Pathway

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

West Coast Wilderness Trail Cycling Package

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

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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