The West Coast Wilderness Trail

LOCATION: Hokitika

GRADE 2

HALF DAY RIDES – FOUR DAY ADVENTURE

Half Day Rides

Kawhaka Creek to Milltown: part of the more challenging section but well worth it. Great views of the Arahura Valley. 

Sunny Bight at Lake Kaniere to Hurunui Jacks – a fun, mostly flat section following an old water race and weaving through beautiful bush.

Mananui Walkway (Mahinapua Walkway) to Rimu/Woodstock Road – see old timber-milling relics, Mahinapua Creek wetlands and regenerating bush.

Full Day Rides

Greymouth to Kumara – An easy ride along coastline and along an historic tramway. 

Kumara to Milltown – The most challenging section through dramatic mountain landscape, passing old goldfields, historic reservoirs, water races and an old coach road. Amazing views.

Milltown to Hokitika – Relaxed riding (except for one hill!) along a picturesque valley and Lake Kaniere. Follow an historic waterway and cruise through native forest. 

Hokitika to Ross – Easy riding with historic railway bridges, wetlands and views of the Southern Alps. 

Four Day Adventure

Spin your own story as you visit interesting towns and see a variety of West Coast landscapes. Ride it either way – south to north is the easiest.

For more information, visit the West Coast Wilderness Trail website