Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast
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This tour gives you the chance to relax and enjoy the sights and tastes along our route through the Grey and Buller districts, although a moderate fitness is required as you walk around firstly Punakaiki and then up to the seal colony. See the coastal Highway, among the top 10 highways in the world. Discover the delights the West Coast has to offer in scenery and less well known treats such as the Shortjaw brewery (Tuesday to Saturday) or Historic mining areas. Let your driver do all the work while you admire the views, you might l sample the beer and spirits or stop a a small lavender cottage business and learn a bit about the natural environment and local history that makes the West Coast a unique and "must see" part of your visit. Sundays in summer we may stop at the Fox River Market.9 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Food and drink : Lunch. Your choice out of 2 venues for lunch.
Tastings at Brewery and Distillery
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Greymouth
Greymouth, New Zealand8.30am. Our tour begins when we meet at the Greymouth Town Square, opposite the Clock Tower. From here we travel up the picturesque Coast Road, one of the top 10 Scenic highways in the world.40 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks And Blowholes, Punakaiki, New Zealand9.10am Along the Pancake Rocks walk you will see captivating flora and fauna, incredible rock formations, maybe even the blowholes in action. Keep an eye out for the endangered Hectors Dolphins swimming past.
Note : Some tricky rocky stairs are on this walk.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Tauranga Bay Seal Colony
Coast Road, Westport, New Zealand, 789211am After continuing along the Coast Road, with a stop for photo opportunities, we arrive at Tauranga Bay. If the beauty of this secluded bay wasn't enough, a short walk, up an easy incline, takes us to a viewing platform above the seal colony. Watch the seals simply lounging on the rocks or playing in the water.1 hour 50 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Westport
Westport, New Zealand12 noon. Lunch in Westport (including in the tour price). We will dine at your choice of one out of two fabulous establishments in Westport. The West Coast Pie Company has taken the iconic New Zealand pie a step further, using only wild or local ingredients and the flavors are amazing. Or PR's Cafe will give you a slightly more traditional Cafe style lunch (caters for v/df/etc).1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Shortjaw Brewing
10 Lyndhurst Street, Westport, New Zealand, 78251pm Tuesday to Saturday means a tasting of the craft beers at Shortjaw Brewery. Be surprised at the unexpected flavour created by the brewer, as you taste and learn about the process of creating great beer.
*Sunday and Monday we have added attractions in Reefton.45 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location6
1.45pm Take in the rugged beauty of the Buller Gorge, stop and take photos, see and learn about some surprising features of the Gorge and the development of the road by the the early settlers.
We may also have an opportunity to stop at the small cottage industry Rotokuhu Lavender1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Reefton Distilling Co.
10 Smith Street, Reefton, New Zealand, 78302.45pm. Tuesday to Saturday arrive in the charming little town of Reefton where you will enjoy a tasting of award winning spirits from the range of Gin, Whiskey and more. On all days you can wander the town as it sits by the Inangahua River, cradled between hills and mountains.
*Sunday and Monday cross the old swing foot bridge to explore the site of the first power station in New Zealand and visit the Reefton I-site with its surprising displays.45 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location8
Brunner Mine Site Walk
State Highway 7, Greymouth, New Zealand3.30pm We travel through the picturesque farmland of the Grey Valley on our way to The Brunner Mine site, Memorial and Walk which are set in a small, very pretty Gorge. Learn some of the mining history and see the evidence of historical mining set in the beautiful New Zealand forest.1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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The town square is just across from the Clocktower by the river wall.View Location
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The town square is just across from the Clocktower by the river wall.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tastings are Strictly for 18 years old and above. Younger teenagers are welcome on the tour but must be supervised by a parent and are not permitted to have ANY alcohol.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Pacific/Auckland time to receive 100% refund.
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