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Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast
Greymouth, South Island, New Zealand
$195.49
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Greymouth Town Square welcomes you to an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking West Coast of New Zealand. This full-day tour invites you to indulge in stunning scenery, local flavors, and rich history, all while your knowledgeable guide handles the logistics.
- 🏷️ Full Day Tour: Enjoy a comprehensive 9-hour exploration of the West Coast’s most iconic sights and tastes.
- 🕣 Meet at 8:30 AM in Greymouth Town Square, conveniently located opposite the Clock Tower, to kick off your adventure.
- 🌊 At 9:10 AM, witness the mesmerizing Pancake Rocks, where unique rock formations and diverse flora and fauna await you.
- 🐬 Keep your eyes peeled for the endangered Hector's Dolphins as you stroll along the scenic pathways.
- 📸 Arrive at Tauranga Bay by 11:00 AM, where a short walk leads to a stunning viewing platform overlooking the lively seal colony.
- 🍽️ Savor a delicious lunch at one of two fantastic venues in Westport, featuring local ingredients and mouthwatering flavors.
- 🍻 From 1:00 PM, delight in a craft beer tasting at Shortjaw Brewery, available Tuesday to Saturday, and learn about the art of brewing.
- 🏞️ Discover the rugged beauty of the Buller Gorge at 1:45 PM, where photo opportunities abound amidst stunning landscapes.
- 🍸 At 2:45 PM, visit the charming town of Reefton for a tasting of award-winning spirits, including gin and whiskey.
- 🌲 Conclude your day with a visit to the Brunner Mine Site at 3:30 PM, where you can delve into the region's rich mining history set against a picturesque backdrop.
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Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours
- Tastings at Brewery and Distillery
- Your choice out of 2 venues for lunch.
Meeting point
The town square is just across from the Clocktower by the river wall.
Return details
The town square is just across from the Clocktower by the river wall.
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Greymouth8.30am. 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.
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Punakaiki Pancake Rocks9.10am 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.
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Tauranga Bay Seal Colony11am 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.
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Westport12 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).
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Shortjaw Brewing1pm 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.
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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
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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.
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Brunner Mine Site Walk3.30pm 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.
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Greymouth5.15 A short drive brings us full circle back to Greymouth.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast
Greymouth, South Island, New Zealand
$195.49
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!