West Coast Wilderness Trail

Trail Alert: Westland is currently entering a period of potential severe weather around mid-day tomorrow. Please watch the weather reports, avoid using the trail if possible and use extreme care if riding it.

Cycle Journeys Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara Cowboy Paradise Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels Kiwi Journeys West Coast Treetop Walk, Cafe & Tower Zipline West Coast Scenic Waterways Westland District Council - Te Kahui o Poutini Beachfront Hotel Hokitika Hokitika Westland isite Visitor Information Centre Greymouth isite - West Coast Travel Centre Ross Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park Hokitika Cycles & Sportsworld

Does anyone have a chainsaw and some time to help Kelz please?

Closed for a few days sorry.. been clearing storm damage...
Would there possibly be anyone with a chainsaw that could help me when it's not too diabolical outside??

What a fantastic week on the trail last week. It was a pleasure to spend time with Angela Scott and Deb Tapp from Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand and Rosemary Baird from Tohu Whenua as they experienced the second half of the trail and joined us for the annual forum.
We're sharing a few highlights from their journey and some of the many great moments along the way.
A huge thank you also to Angela and Deb for leading the marketing session with our Official Partners. Their insights provided plenty of practical tips on how partners can maximise their involvement, make the most of the Official Partner programme, and leverage the strength of the Great Rides brand.

Thank you also to all our partners who assisted with the visit.

Ross Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park West Coast Treetop Walk, Cafe & Tower Zipline West Coast Scenic Waterways Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara Cycle Journeys Cowboy Paradise Shantytown Beachfront Hotel Hokitika Stations Inn Hokitika Great Journeys New Zealand

It's been a pleasure hosting Angela Scott, Deb Tapp Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand and Rosemary Baird from Tohu Whenua on the West Coast Wilderness Trail this week ahead of today's West Coast Wilderness Trail Forum, which gets underway at the earlier time of 12.30pm at the Hokitika RSA.
Here are a few photos from what has been a fantastic ride so far.
This trip is all about getting out on the trail, connecting with our partners, communities and trail teams, and experiencing firsthand what makes this journey so special.
For Angela, the Wilderness Trail has exceeded all expectations.
"The Trail ticks all the boxes. It's an accessible destination for both domestic and international visitors, with rich culture and heritage, outstanding food and hospitality, memorable local characters, and an incredible diversity of scenery."
"There's a beautiful rawness about the Coast. Riders are looking for deeper, more meaningful experiences, and this trail delivers exactly that."
We couldn't agree more. Thanks to everyone who is helping support the visit. Special thanks to Ross Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park Cycle Journeys West Coast Treetop Walk, Cafe & Tower Zipline West Coast Scenic Waterways Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara Driftwood & Sand - Beach Art Festival, Beachfront Hotel Hokitika Cowboy Paradise Stations Inn Shantytown

New signage going up...

Join us at the West Coast Wilderness Trail Annual Forum 🚴‍♀️
Thursday 23 July 2026, 1–4pm, Hokitika RSA
Hear from guest speakers Angela Scott and Deb Tapp from the Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand marketing team, along with Rosemary Baird from Tohu Whenua, Heritage New Zealand, as they share insights and opportunities for the trail.
The Forum will also include updates on trail performance, current and upcoming projects, and news from other regional trails.
Please PM if you are planning to come.
Find out more: https://westcoastwildernesstrail.co.nz/general/events/

Orange Wind Warning: An Orange Wind Warning is in place for the entire West Coast south of Westport, with winds of up to 130 km/h expected until 9:00 am tomorrow morning. This includes the West Coast Wilderness Trail.
While the trail remains open, riding this afternoon is not recommended. Strong winds may bring down trees and create hazardous riding conditions. The trail conditions will be assessed once the weather event has passed and updates on any issues or closures will be provided as soon as possible.

Greymouth isite - West Coast Travel Centre Hokitika Westland isite Visitor Information Centre Kiwi Journeys Cycle Journeys Westland District Council - Te Kahui o Poutini Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara Hokitika Cycles & Sportsworld Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre Ross Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park West Coast Treetop Walk, Cafe & Tower ZiplineWest Coast Scenic Waterways

A message for everyone planning to be out on the Milltown section of the trail at the end of the week, Cowboy Paradise will be closed to riders. You will be able to ride through but the facilities will be unavailable due to a wedding function.

We will be closed next weekend for private function (wedding)..

Trail Alert: Monday 06 July for approximately 5 weeks - The section of the trail down by the wharf adjacent the Grey River will be closed to enable the completion of critical Stopbank upgrade works. There is a detour along the road. Please see the map below.

Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park Greymouth isite - West Coast Travel Centre Kiwi Journeys Cycle Journeys Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara Hokitika Westland isite Visitor Information Centre

Congratulations to the Guardians of Paroa on the fantastic work you’ve put into the new picnic area at Paroa, officially opened last week.
Despite the wet weather, it was wonderful to see such great turnout and enthusiasm on the day — nothing could dampen the spirit! The improvements to this part of the trail are truly impressive and the area is looking absolutely great.
A big thank you to everyone who contributed their time, effort, and passion to make this happen. Your hard work has created something special for the whole community to enjoy.



Grey District Council Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand