Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast

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Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast

2 Adults x $162.07

$324.14

Approx Total

$324.14

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Your choice out of 2 venues for lunch.
Tastings at Brewery and Distillery

Overview

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.

Itinerary

Greymouth

8.30am. 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
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks

9.10am 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
Tauranga Bay Seal Colony

11am 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
Westport

12 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
Shortjaw Brewing

1pm 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
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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 Lavender

1 hour
Reefton Distilling Co.

2.45pm. 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
Brunner Mine Site Walk

3.30pm 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
Greymouth

5.15 A short drive brings us full circle back to Greymouth.

15 minutes

Additional Info

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.

Free Cancellation

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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A must have when in Greymouth

Published on Feb, 2025

Jackie is fabolous and knows a lot about this region. Just enjoy the trip with her in best atmosphere.

West Coast NZ sites

Published on Dec, 2024

Great day seeing the west coast! Very informative and got to see a variety of things. Would definitely recommend if in Greymouth

The best tour from Greymouth, NZ

Published on Nov, 2024

I highly recommend this excellent tour. You can see some of the best part of the west coast and enjoy a full day of stunning landscapes, nice people and delicious food and a bit of gin.

A great experience for people who love the ocean, history, local people and gin

Published on Nov, 2024

Excellent tour. I highly recommend it. In one day you can visit beautiful landscapes, nice small towns, and taste good food and a bit of gin. I think taking this your in one of the best things you can do during you stay in Greymouth.

Fab day out

Published on Nov, 2024

I had an excellent Sunday with Jackie. The weather was perfect and as I was her only guest Jackie tailored the timing to suit my interest in photography. The Pancake Rocks were a revelation! Nearby we looked down on several relaxing seals. The coastline, gorges, rivers and pasture land were very scenic and Jackie knew the best places to stop as well as the history of the area. I thoroughly recommend this day out.

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