Best of the West Full Day Tour with Free Lunch!

This Best of the West full day tour allows you to spend a day with us and explore the famous Hokitika Gorge and the Tree Top Walkway. Lunch is at Monteith’s Brewery before departing on the afternoon tour to Punakaiki Blow Holes and Pancake Rocks, the drive itself is rated World famous in the top 10 coastal drives!

Hokitika Gorge

A popular tourist spot with vibrant blue water and tranquil setting, a easy walk through native West Coast bush and across two swing bridges with multiple viewing platforms. Easy access down to the water edge if you are keen to rock hop! Forty five minute loop track. A must do on the West Coast, a nature lover’s paradise!

Tree Top Walkway

Walk amongst ancient Rimu and Kamahi tree tops, with beautiful views of majestic Lake Mahinapua while listening to native bird song. This steel platform is 20 metres high and over 150 metres long. Climb the 47 metre tower for magnificent views of the lake and surrounding mountain ranges. On a fine day it is possible to see Mount Cook. Cafe on site for refreshments.

Monteith’s Brewery Lunch

Spring special for a limited time, book now and receive a $25 voucher per person to use at Monteith’s Brewery for lunch. A stop off at an iconic West Coast brewery for a bite to eat is next on the itinerary. The Monteith’s menu hosts a array of West Coast produce for you to choose from. You will receive a lunch voucher. Make your order with the Monteith’s team and relax for an hour before your afternoon adventure begins.

Punakaiki Blow Holes & Pancake Rocks

Punakaiki Blow Holes and Pancake Rocks is a natural limestone formation created by wild West Coast weather over millions of years. Stacked rocks looking like pancakes with the sea water forced up through blow holes formed in between the stacked rocks. This short loop walk offers magnificent views out to ocean, keep an eye out for Hector Dolphins. Iconic rock formations. Look over into the surge pool if you dare! The first part of the walk is easily accessible and wheelchair friendly with good interpretation panels of the area. Follow the path on further, down stairs and around rock formations as you make your way around the track and back up to the carpark. A camera is an essential item for this natural wonder.

CURRENT DEALS & PROMO CODE

FREE LUNCH – $25 voucher at Monteith’s Brewery is included in tour bookings for a limited time. Available seven days a week.

Robert Harris Greymouth

Every booking receives a buy one get one free coffee at Robert Harris Greymouth! All you have to do is show the lovely team at the counter your booking confirmation to receive this wonderful deal.

Notes

Allow a full day, minimum booking of two people required for this tour to run.

Child age 14 and under, children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Bad weather which impacts your tour experience, Explore West Coast will offer you a 12 month credit to use on a tour of your choice or alternatively a travel or a Station Gift Shop credit to spend. T&c’s apply if booked with an agent.

 

Tour Info

Tour info – Report 15 minutes prior to departure time. If you need to amend or cancel the booking reservation please advise Explore West Coast without delay.

Vouchers are subject to the regulations and bylaws of the respective operators to whom they are issued and are valid for the services as detailed on the vouchers. All terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

Within the result of you not being able to make our tour please see the below information on cancellation here at Explore West Coast.

• Change of date or holding of booking up to 24 hours before travel.

• Any booking canceled within 72 hours to 24 hours before travel will result in a refund minus 10% booking fee. 

• Within 24 hours before travel no refund will be given.

• Full refund for any booking canceled outside of the 72 hour cut off period.

• This policy also stands in the situation of a pandemic, which affects the tour operation or the lockdown of a region the customer is traveling from and in which case a change of date or hold of booking will be offered within the 24 hour period.