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Trail Info

4 Days

139km

Lake Kaniere

Lake Kaniere is surrounded by snow-

capped mountains and is a favourite

for water skiing,

boating, picnics,

swimming and

short walks,

including the

walk to the

Dorothy Falls.

Located 15 minutes south of Hokitika,

the Treetop Walk is an exhilarating

adventure

among temperate

rainforest giants.

A steel platform

20m high and

450m long

provides easy

access to experience life among the birds

high in the ancient rimu and kamahi

tree canopy.

Thrill-seekers will want to climb to the

top of the tower that stands 40 metres

above the forest fl oor. The views take in

the surrounding bush, the Southern Alps,

Lake Mahinapua and the Tasman Sea.

A café is located on site.

West Coast Treetop Walk

TRAIL GRADES:

GREYMOUTH TO KUMARA

- GRADE 2 (EASY) 30km section that

crosses the Taramakau River before

heading inland.

KUMARA TO COWBOY PARADISE

- GRADE 2 (EASY) 37km section that

climbs to Kawhaka Pass.

COWBOY PARADISE TO HOKITIKA

- GRADE 2 (EASY) 36km, climbs over

Pyramid Hill to Lake Kaniere.

HOKITIKA TO ROSS

- GRADE 2 (EASY) SECTION UNDER

CONSTRUCTION. 36km section

incorporating the West Coast Treetops

Walk.

MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE:

There are many areas of the trail

where there is limited mobile phone

coverage, or none at all.

DRINKING WATER: Take a drink

bottle with you as there are plenty of

places to fi ll it up. You can buy water

at any of the overnight locations.

LOOK OUT FOR...

In the midst of the Southern Alps on the

West Coast lie a series of tracks carved by

pioneering gold-miners.

WEST COAST WILDERNESS

Trail

Today these old tracks,

together with extensive

water races, logging

tramways and historic railway lines,

form the West Coast Wilderness Trail.

This four-day cycling adventure

reveals outstanding landscapes of

dense rainforest, glacial rivers, lakes

and wetlands, with views all the way

from the snow-capped mountains

of the Southern Alps to the wild

Tasman Sea.

Attractions and experiences along

the trail include gold panning, rafting,

dolphin watching, jade, wood and

bone carving studios, trout fi shing,

scenic fl ights and the West Coast

Treetop Walk as well as the chance to

view unique sculptures, glass blowing

and the work of local potters.

The trail starts at Greymouth and

traverses Kumara en route to Hokitika

before fi nishing in Ross. Hokitika and

Greymouth both offer a full range of

accommodation, services and tours.

The historic villages of Kumara,

Milltown, Kaniere, Ruatapu and Ross

provide opportunities to meet the

locals on a more personal level and

enjoy some good old-fashioned West

Coast hospitality.

The majority of the 139km route is

an easy ride, catering for all levels of

riding abilities, including families.

View of Arahura River BELOW LEFT: Treetop walkway tower

BELOW RIGHT: Lake Kaniere© Birte Becker-Steel / Wilderness Trail Shuttle

4 DAYS 139km

GREYMOUTH ROSS

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RIDING THE TRAIL

Greymouth to Kumara, 30km

The trail starts opposite Greymouth

Railway Station and follows the Grey

River stop bank out to the coast. After

7km, you will leave the coast and pass a

stone tavern. The trail continues south,

crosses the Taramakau River and heads

inland to the historic gold-mining town of

Kumara. This fi rst section is 30km long,

with no hills.

Kumara to Cowboy Paradise, 37km

From Kumara the trail gradually climbs

to Kawhaka Pass (317m). Riders pass

through native forests, skirt around

lakes and follow rushing water races

before passing through the Maori-owned

Mawhera Reserve and crossing a stunning

gorge to a replica western town called

Cowboy Paradise. This section is 37km

long and quite remote, with breath-taking

scenery. Cowboy Paradise provides food

and accommodation, but should be booked

in advance (phone 03 280 9559).

Cowboy Paradise to Hokitika, 36km

From Cowboy Paradise there is a gentle

downhill stretch to the Arahura River,

followed by a 15-minute climb over

Pyramid Hill to Lake Kaniere, a popular

boating and picnic destination. The trail

then follows the Kaniere Water Race, and

various new sections to Hurunui Jacks

(café and accommodation) and then on

Lake Kaniere Rd to Hokitika, the wild food

capital of New Zealand.

Hokitika to Ross, 36km

This fi nal section is 36km long and follows

a mix of new trail and historic tramline to

the West Coast Treetops Walk, where you

can enjoy a coffee and stretch your legs at

the same height of New Zealand’s tallest

trees. From the Treetops walk a mix of

road riding and rail trail will lead to Ross.

Note: This section is under construction.

Note:

The West Coast is famous for its rain as

well as its rainforest, but it does enjoy

long fi ne spells that are ideal for cycling,

especially in autumn and winter. It’s best

to check the weather forecast before

your trip and dress accordingly. During

times of high rainfall there are some fords

between Kumara and Lake Kaniere that

may not be safe to cross. These can rise

quickly and shouldn’t be crossed if they’re

fl owing high.

Greymouth Kumara Cowboy Paradise Hokitika Ross30km 37km 36km 36km

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Ruatapu Treetop Walkway

Kaniere

Hurunui Jacks

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open section

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highway section

start / fi nish point

point of interest

i-SITE Visitor Centre

bridge

town

café/restaurant

toilets

car park

accommodation

camping

state highway

MAP LEGEND

West Coast Cycle Trail© Shakey Finger Photography – Stephen Roberts

© AA Traveller 2015

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VIEWS YOU WON’T HAVE TO DIE FOR

westcoastwildernesstrail.co.nz

Hokitika i-Site 03 755 6166 enquiries@hokitikainfo.co.nzGreymouth i-Site 03 768 7080 info@westcoasttravel.co.nz

A four day cycle adventure that combines pristine scenery and incredible wildlife with boutique accommodation, and smooth trails.

4 stages, 4 days: Greymouth-Kumara-Cowboy Paradise-Hokitika-Ross.

Spin your own story.

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If you’re travelling to the West Coast

from Christchurch, you have the

option of taking one of the world’s

great rail journeys. The TranzAlpine

travels between Christchurch

and Greymouth daily, departing

Christchurch at 8.15am and leaving

Greymouth at 1.45pm. The journey is

223.8km long, takes four and a half

hours and includes 19 tunnels and four

viaducts. The sublime views of the

plains, river gorges, valleys and the

Southern Alps ensure there’s always

plenty to feast your eyes on.

TRANZALPINE RAILWAY

IMAGE: TranzAlpine, alongside Waimakariri River © KiwiRail Scenic Journeys

Greymouthat the mouth of Grey River • 100km S of Westport on SH 6

Punakaiki55km S of Westport, 46km N of Greymouth

Charles Court Motel

• 24 spacious serviced ground-fl oor units on the beach. 8 spa units. Sky TV, FREE WiFi, DVD players.

• Swimming pool, spa, games room, playground, BBQ areas. Beach access. Pet-friendly. Cycle hire.• On the Coast’s only cycle trail. Tariff: $99-$145 (2 persons), extra $15.

350 Main South Rd, South Beach, SH 6, Greymouth

PHONE: 03 762 6619PHONE: 03 762 6619

0800 800 619

EMAIL: charlescourtmotel@xtra.co.nz www.charlescourtmotel.co.nz

00 800 619RESERVATIONS

• CYCLE HIRE & REPAIRS • HUNTING • FISHING • CAMPING • ADVENTURE • CLOTHING • SPORTING GOODS

On-site cycle tech shop to help with all of your cycle repairs and maintenance. A full range of replacement parts and accessories available. Cycle Hire from $45 per day.

Located in central Greymouth and at the start of the West Coast Wilderness Trail. We have an extensive range of sports and outdoor equipment, cycle hire and an on-site tech shop.

If there is something else you need - just ask!

PHONE: 03 768 4060 • WWW.COASTSPORTSANDCYCLES.CO.NZEmail: greymouth@sportsworld.co.nz • 53 Mackay Street, Greymouth

Greymouth i-SITE Visitor Centre• Centrally located at the start of the West Coast Wilderness Trail• TranzAlpine Train & Intercity Coaches arriving & departing daily• FREE information & bookings - Gold Coast one-day cycle packages available • Collect your FREE West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail souvenir on mention of this ad

Hokitika i-SITE Visitor Centre• Cool little beachside town on West Coast Wilderness Trail• Arts & crafts featuring glass-blowing and greenstone carving• Bookings for accommodation, activities & travel• Home of 2013 Man Booker Prize-winning novel ‘The Luminaries’

Westport i-SITE & Coaltown Museum• 40min from start and fi nish of the Old Ghost Trail• Entrance to the Coaltown Museum, West Coast Heritage Experience• Shopping experience on site• Bookings for accommodation, activities & travel

WEST COAST i-SITES

123 Palmerston St, Westport 7866P: 03 789 6658E: westport.info@coaltown.co.nz

36 Weld St, Private Bag 704, Hokitika 7842P: 03 755 6166 F: 03 755 5011 E: enquiries@hokitikainfo.co.nz

164 Mackay St, Greymouth 7805P: 0800 GREYMOUTH (473 966 884)E: info@westcoasttravel.co.nz www.westcoasttravel.co.nz

BIKE THE WILDERNESS TRAIL• MANN CYCLES •

• Cycle hire for the whole family

• Single and multi-day hire

• Full workshop facilities

• Qualifi ed cycle mechanic

• Local expertise

37 MACKAY STREET, GREYMOUTH • PHONE: 03 768 0255EMAIL: mannsecurity@clear.net.nz

www.manncycles.co.nz

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Kumara Junctiona corruption of kohimara (a fl ower) • 22km NE of Hokitika

Greymouth is the largest town on the West Coast and its still-present pioneering spirit adds much to its appeal. For a photographic history of the West Coast, visit the History House Museum. The town has numerous greenstone galleries that sell sculptures and jewellery, and there’s the chance to view carvers at work.

Greymouth is an ideal base to explore the Central West Coast. Short trips include the fabulous Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Punakaiki, the authentic 1860s gold-rush town at Shantytown, and some of the South Island’s best trout fi shing at Lake Brunner.

LEFT: Pancake Rocks - with a blowhole in Punakaiki © Petr Hlavacek www.nzicescapes.comABOVE: Greymouth Port © Tourism West Coast

A major New Zealand attraction,

the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks

and Blowholes were formed

30 million years ago from

fragments of skeletons and

shells. Looking like enormous

stacks of pancakes (hence

their name), these limestone

rocks have been sculpted over

the millennia by mildly acidic

rain, wind and sea water. The

well-formed stone steps and

boardwalks lead you to the best

viewing spots. The blowholes

perform at their best around

high tide with a strong sea swell.

Punakaiki Pancake Rocks

HEART OF THE COAST

• Tariff from $117 • 5 executive studios & suites

• 9 spacious 1 & 2-bedroom units

• Sky Guest Select - 50+ channels

• Corporate / Family / Group bookings

• Short walk to hospital, supermarket, aquatic centre, restaurants

• Guest laundry

• FREE pick-up and drop to train/bus

• Close to West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail www.sceniclandmotel.co.nz

108-110 High St, GreymouthTel: 03 768 5100

Email: sceniclands@xtra.co.nz

BOOKINGS 0800 768 510OOKKININGSGSGS 000000888888000000000000 77777666666888888 55555111111000000

• Shuttle Service• Bike Hire• Bag transfers• Vehicle Storage• Based at Greymouth Top Motels• Half-Day to 4-Day Options• Local Knowledge

2 Chesterfield Street, Greymouth • Phone:0800 867 104Email:info@trailtransport.co.nz • www.trailtransport.co.nz

THE JUNCTION CAFE

HONEYCENTRE

The Junction Cafe & Honey Centre is a 2km ride off the cycle trail from Bridge 13, where the roads south converge. Renowned for its honey-inspired food and other crafts, this café offers full meals and also hosts freedom camping (POP) to fully contained motor homes.

Locals and travellers alike are welcome to enjoy a tasty meal and beverage, view live bees and purchase the delicious honey and honey products sourced from pure and clean undisturbed natural environments.

Bookings for functions are also welcome.

thejunctioncafe@hotmail.com

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4 Taramakau Highway, Kumara, Westland • Phone: 03 736 9333

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Hokitikato return directly • 40km SW of Greymouth on SH 6

Shantytown, just south of Greymouth,

is a faithful replica of an 1860s

gold-mining town. There are over 30

historical buildings from the gold-rush

era including the fi re station, post

offi ce and pub. You can hear stories

from yesteryear, dress in period

costume ready for your sepia photo,

and pan for your own gold. Admission

includes a 20-minute steam-train

journey in the beautiful rainforest

setting.

ShantytownKumaraa corruption of kohimara (a fl ower) • 28km NE of Hokitika

Kumara is situated on the renowned

Great Alpine Highway (SH 73) that links

the West Coast with Christchurch. The

town is steeped in history, being the

site of New Zealand’s last great gold

rush in 1876. Walking tracks leave the

village in all directions – overlooking the

Taramakau River, through bush, gold

tailings, water races and lakes.

Kumara Junction, 6.6km to the west of

Kumara, is famous in sporting circles

as it is here at Kumara Beach that the

world’s premier multi-sporting event,

the Speight’s Coast to Coast, begins.

TENACIOUS TOWNS

ABOVE: Strike gold at Shantytown Heritage Park © Neil Macbeth

LEFT: Taking a break at Kumara © Birte Becker-Steel / Wilderness Trail Shuttle

Winner of the 2014 Best Country Hotel in NZ!

Accommodation • Café • Bar • 7 days• Themed Rooms • Historical Boutique Hotel

Check our website to view three other accommodation options available through the hotel for groups

(03) 736 9277 theatreroyalhotel@xtra.co.nzwww.theatreroyalhotel.co.nz

• Official accommodation partner with The West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail

• Choose from 3 different room types to suit your budget:

- Luxurious ocean-view rooms overlooking the rugged Tasman Sea;

- Newly refurbished Driftwood superior rooms

- Comfortable street front Driftwood standard rooms

• Conveniently located to base yourself in Hokitika and complete each day of the trail with easy driving distance back to your accommodation

• Secure bike storage on site

• Restaurant, public bar and bottle store on site

• ANZ Bank also located on premises

111 Revell St, Hokitika

Phone: 03 755 8344

www.beachfronthotel.co.nz0800 400 344

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things to do...

TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS

Hokitika lies at the heart of an area renowned for its rainforests and wetlands and is therefore the ideal place to explore.

Hokitika is located near a traditional

source of pounamu (jade) and the local

availability of minerals and natural

materials has fostered a community of

talented artisans. Check out the galleries

and studios, then take a walk along the

wild and driftwood-strewn Hokitika

Beach.

At the National Kiwi Centre you can

view kiwi rummaging in dimly lit

enclosures and see tuatara, native

fi sh and 80- to 100-year-old eels. For

panoramic views of the Hokitika Valley,

and access to displays of the mining

heritage of the area, head up to the

Rimu Lookout at the top of Rimu Hill.

The one-hour, 4km loop walk takes you

over the Kaniere Bridge. Alternatively,

pick up a leafl et from the Hokitika

i-SITE and follow the Heritage Trail that

extends around the perimeter of the

township.

ABOVE: Hokitika Gorge TOP, RIGHT: Cesspool swingbridge© Birte Becker-Steel / Wilderness Trail Shuttle

Located in a restored 1908 Carnegie

Public Library building, the Hokitika

Museum houses a superb collection of

European settlement on the West Coast

that goes all the way back to 1864

when the gold rush fi rst hit town.

Hokitika Museum

Hokitika © Petr Hlavacek www.nzicescapes.com

Photos of the vivid turquoise water and

lush native forest at Hokitika Gorge,

33km out of town, look too good to be

true, but trust us, they look just as good

in real life.

Hokitika Gorge

• Seconds to beach and glowworm dell, 900m to town

• Motels, cottages, power sites & standard cabins

• Outdoor swimming pool (seasonal), children’s play area

• Free WiFi • Pet-friendly

• Full cooking facilities

Tariff: (2 persons) Cottages and Motels ($100-$155), Standard cabins ($55-$65)Power sites ($35-$40).

Seasonal rates apply

252 Revell St, HokitikaPh: 03 755 8773Fax: 03 755 8772E: info@252beachside.co.nzwww.252beachside.co.nz

Your hosts: Adele & Brian Dow

RESERVATIONS

FREEPHONE:

0508 252 252

FITZHERBERT ST

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Annabelle Motel

Town Centre

From GreymouthFrom Glaciers6

Annabelle Motel 214 Weld St, Hokitika

P: 03 755 8160 • F: 03 755 8033 Reservations Freephone: 0508 54 94 94

E: info@annabellemotel.co.nz • www.annabellemotel.co.nz

• 12 comfortable units. Studios with double-corner spa baths, private decking and gardens. 1 & 2-brm units. 32in LCD TVs in all units. Free WiFi.

• Close to town centre, river & beach.

• Comfort assured; quiet location.

• Tariff : $115-$190 (2 persons), $20 extra person. Seasonal/corporate rates.

242 Stafford StreetHokitikaP 03 755 8172 F 03 755 8127E holidaypark@hokitika.com

HOKITIKA HOLIDAY PARK & MOTELS

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1.6km from town centre• Largest range of budget

accommodation in the Hokitika area• Motels, Cabins, Power Sites &

Tent Sites• Easy 1.6km walk to central Hokitika• Just two blocks from the Hokitika

River• Locked bike storage and

wash-down area• Shuttle available for drop-off & pick-up

(by prior arrangement)

Freecall reservations: 0800 465 436 www.hokitikaholidaypark.co.nz

HOKITIKAKIWI HOLIDAY PARK & MOTELS

HOKITIKA

Dreams are made of this...

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Sign with Arahura Valley view © Birte Becker-Steel / Wilderness Trail ShuttleLeft: Lake Brunner

Lake Brunner is the water playground

of the Central West Coast and a

destination that is increasing in

popularity. The lake’s surrounding

rivers and streams make for great

fi shing, boating and water sports, with

many picnic spots to be discovered

along the lake’s edge. Beach and

forest walks, caving and a variety of

wetlands and rainforest eco-systems

also won’t fail to impress.

The small township of Moana nestles

on the shores of Lake Brunner with the

Southern Alps and native forests as

a backdrop.

Lake Brunner

A number of half and one-day rides taking in some of the West Coast’s most spectacular landscapes and terrain have been created for people who don’t have the time or desire to complete the entire 4-day West Coast Wilderness Trail. The Big Day Out (6- to 7-hour ride one way) starts at Kawhaka Intake, near Cowboy Paradise, and ends in Hokitika. Journey through native forest, a mountain-ringed valley and alongside the glacier-fed Arahura River and pictureseque Lake Kaniere.

Magical Mahinapua (1.5 hours one way) begins at the Hokitika i-SITE and ends at the West Coast Treetop Walk. The ride takes you through pristine wetlands and continues on through native forest bordering Mahinapua Creek, host to many species of waterfowl and other birdlife, and a scenic reserve with forest giants that were once ubiquitous on the coast. A 15-minute sidewalk rewards with views of beautiful Lake Mahinapua. Contact the Hokitika i-SITE for details.

12 Fitzherbert St, Hokitika • www.heritagemotel.co.nz P: 03 755 8098 • E: admin@heritagemotel.co.nz

Ross and Glaciers

Heritage Highway Motel

RESERVATIONS: 0800 465 484

• 14 quality units • Wireless internet in all units• Closest motel to town centre • 42” LCD TVs in all

units • Coffee percolators with fresh ground coffee• Free 6-hole mini putt course• Covered/secure cycle storage • Cycle Trail at gate

Your hosts: Vicki & Allen

Hurley

info@wildernesstrailshu le.co.nz www.wildernesstrailshu le.co.nz

Wildernesstrailshu le

33 Tancred St, Hoki ka

03 755 8662 hokicycle.sport@paradise.net.nz

www.hoki kasportsworld.co.nz

“Experienced local people who know our trail”

216 Revell St, Hoki ka 0212633299 03 7555042

16 Richards Drive, HokitikaEmail: shining@xtra.co.nz

MOTELS & HOLIDAY PARK

0800 744 646

Beachfront Accommodation• Free WiFi• Small Farm Yard• Opposite Glowworm Dell• Direct Beach Access• Apartments, Chalets,

Cabins, Power andNon-power sites

• We have a secure storagearea for bikes

www.shiningstar.co.nz

1128 Woodstock-Rimu Rd,Ruatapu, Hokitika

freephone: 0508 TREETOPSphone: 03 755 5052

e: info@treetopsnz.comwww.treetopsnz.com

12 minutessouth of Hokitika

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Popular for swimming and kayaking,

Lake Mahinapua near Hokitika is

a fi ne place to spend a few hours.

Two main swimming spots are the

area around the jetty and Swimmers

Beach. The margins of the lake are

forested and have a number of walks

to choose from.

Lake Mahinapua

ABOVE: Sunset at the Hokitika waterfront © Craig WilsonTOP RIGHT: Lake Mahinapua © Birte Becker-Steel / Wilderness Trail Shuttle Lake Kaniere

24km SE of Hokitika

“The West Coast Wilderness Trail reveals a lush and vivid landscape,

varying from the Tasman Coast to towering forests, intricate water races,

mighty rivers and fascinating historic towns dating back to the pioneering

gold rush era.” Jonathan Kennett, Cycling Author

Reservations: 0800 788 673 2 Weld Street, Hokitika • Ph: 03 755 6154Email: enquiries@stumpers.co.nz • www.stumpers.co.nz

EVERYTHING YOU NEED ALL UNDER ONE ROOF• Premium ensuite rooms with kitchenettes

Tariff $130 (2 persons) • Laundry Facilities • Free WiFi• Ensuite rooms and affordable shared rooms for the budget

conscious from $40 per personCafé & Bar open 7am until late – Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerCabinet food and great coffee

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Fox Glacierafter PM Sir William Fox • 171km SW of Hokitika on SH 6

Christchurchafter Oxford University College, Christ Church • 242km SE of Greymouth

Whataroa, 76km south of Ross, is

the base for trips to the Waitangiroto

Nature Reserve where New Zealand’s

only breeding colony of kotuku (white

heron) nest.

Kotuku / White Heron

White Heron © Birte Becker-Steel / Wilderness Trail Shuttle

The end of the Wilderness Trail,

Ross is just over 100km north of the

wondrous glaciers. In 1909 the town

achieved glory by unearthing New

Zealand’s largest gold nugget, the

2.81 kilogram ‘Honourable Roddy’.

A replica of this nugget can be seen in

the museum in the Ross Goldfi eld’s

Information and Heritage Centre.

During the gold rush of the

1860s, tens of thousands of

miners swarmed to the West

Coast to seek their fortune.

GOLD RUSH CENTRAL

The centre includes a Miner’s Cottage

and the original Ross Gaol and you will

have the opportunity to try your hand

at gold panning. A one-hour guided

historic gold trail walk is available

from the centre. Other Ross attractions

include the Water Race Walkway and

historical buildings and craft shops. Gold mining history in a tiny township of Ross near Hokitika © Petr Hlavacek www.nzicescapes.com

Rossafter Canterbury treasurer George Ross • 31km SW of Hokitika on SH 6

Ross Goldfi elds Information & Heritage Centre

• Undercover gold-panning area. Gold pan hire.

• Beautiful heritage & picnic area, including Old Gaol, stocks & Historic Miners’ Cottage.

• History room & audio visual.• Gold nugget jewellery & other

beautiful souvenirs.• Water race walkway. Toilets.• Bike stands available.

4 Aylmer St, Ross, Westland Phone: 03 755 4077Email: info@rossgoldfi elds.co.nz

www.rossgoldfi elds.co.nz

West Coast

10 Gibson St, Ross

www.rossmotels.co.nzEmail: rossmotels@xtra.co.nzPhone: 03 755 4153

• Family-operated, very clean, spacious and comfortable.

• 6 fully self-contained units, 3 studio, 3 x 2-bedroom.

• Tree Top Walk 12km , explore historic Ross Goldfields. Good fishing, beach and rivers close by.

• Start/finish of West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail. Secure bike storage.

• Tariff: $95-$135 (1-2 persons), extra $20. Bridge Over The Totara

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Wilderness Trail

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