Cycle the wild – West Coast
Why ride the West Coast Wilderness Trail? Why not.
Tumbling rivers, fresh rainforest, unspoiled open waters backdropped by the Southern Alps – the Wilderness Trail offers the best of New Zealand bundled up into one great experience. Divided into sections, it’s one of New Zealand’s most accessible trails with the option to tackle it in full over three to five days, or in bite-sized day trips.
7 REASONS TO RIDE
- Stunning scenery: Discover rugged shorelines, ancient forests, moody lakes and cracking wetlands.
- Smooth riding: On these flat, even trails you can sit back, relax and just soak up the scenery. Or speed along, giggling and squealing excitedly. We won’t tell.
- For history buffs: Learn tales of the past, stay in award-winning historic accommodation, and prepare to spin a yarn or two of your own.
- Easy eats: Craft cafés and high quality restaurants, there’s no shortage of tasty spots for the tired cyclist.
- Experience even more: Swim, surf, shop, explore, fish, hunt, chat, walk, or choose an adventure activity for an off-track adrenaline rush.
- Flora and fauna: The West Coast is home to some of the cheekiest, cutest, most mischievous creatures you’ll ever meet. Get amongst it.
- Home away from home: An iconic establishment, Cowboy Paradise is now under new ownership thanks to Kelly Foster. “It’s the right place for me here, it’s just so beautiful and calming,” Kelly says about the new venture. Secluded enough from the township, yet close enough that locals can enjoy the café and views, Kelly can’t wait for the summer season to truly come into its own. Sights set on building the off-grid resort into something even more unique, you’ll find this slice of ‘paradise’ nestled in the heart of the trail with accommodation, café meals and packed lunches on request.
