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

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About this activity

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, sample beer and spirits or 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.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: West Coast Scenic Taste Tour

Ages: Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Your choice out of 2 venues for lunch.
Included: Tastings at Brewery and Distillery

Itinerary

Greymouth

40 min

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.
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks

one hour

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.
Tauranga Bay Seal Colony

1 h 50 min

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.
Westport

one hour

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).
Shortjaw Brewing

45 min Admission included

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.
Stop 6

one hour

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
Reefton Distilling Co.

45 min Admission included

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.
Brunner Mine Site Walk

1 h 45 min

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.
Greymouth

15 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The town square is just across from the Clocktower by the river wall.

End point

The town square is just across from the Clocktower by the river wall.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.