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West Coast Wilderness Ride
Enjoy a 5 day self-guided trail tour from Christchurch to Christchurch on a leisurely and legendary ride of the West Coast Wilderness Trail. The tour is classified as a Grade 2 (easy) ride with some Grade 3 sections on roads (intermediate). Additional activities are possible, and optional, and can be added into the package upon request. The tour includes bikes, accommodation, breakfasts, and extensive trip information so you can travel at your pace with some of the benefits of an organised tour.
- CategoryEasy-going & Leisurely
- TypeSelf-Guided
- Duration5 days
- Culture LevelFamiliar
- Skill Level2 - Novice
- Activity Level2 - Moderate
- Elevation2 - Moderate
- TerrainForested
- Distance88.9 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance22.2 miles
The West Coast Wilderness Trail is arguably the most accessible and fascinating cycle trail in New Zealand. It's a truly unique experience soaked in a rich pioneering history, and is filled with rugged beauty and jaw dropping scenery. Combine this with beautiful lakes, forest and rivers - and of course genuine West Coast hospitality - and you have a journey that dreams are made of.
The tour starts and finishes in the vibrant city of Christchurch. The tour is able to be booked any time of year subject to accommodation availability. Note that until 1st January 2023, the TranzAlpine is running on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday's only.