West of the Southern Alps
$349 for a two night adventure or scenic getaway package for 2 people, or $599 for 4 people incl 2 nights accom & 1 of 5 activities with West of the Southern Alps (worth up to $1535)
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- Fine Print
- Company
- Activities Available
The Offer
- Discover New Zealand’s Gold Coast, just west of the Southern Alps!
- New Zealand’s Gold Coast is different. There's actually real gold on the beaches, gold in the sunsets and gold in the people. It’s a group of theme parks all made by nature, set amongst inspiring scenery. Uncover it with today's summer deal!
- Enjoy a trip to New Zealand’s own Gold Coast with someone special – it’s west of the Southern Alps and includes 2 nights’ accommodation overlooking the ocean for some spectacular sunsets
- You’ll be staying at the Gold Coast Holiday House Greymouth. With stunning golden sunsets to enjoy, this comfortable, modern house boasts views over the ocean
- Take your pick of activity from a guided tour to Pancake Rocks National Park, black water rafting with glow-worm caves, guided and supported cycle rail trail, gold panning and jade search on a half day gold hunting tour, a day of electric mountain biking or take the Freedom Rental car option
- Check out more information about each activity option under the Activities Available tab
- As part of this unique package, you can also opt to dine out at the Speights Ale House and receive a free house drink each with your main meal and get discounted movie tickets too
The Fine Print
Expires 31 May 2016.
Bookings must be made by 30 April 2016.
Call or email Wild West Adventures at res@fun-nz.com or (03) 768 6649 or 0508 286 877 to check your preferred date availability before purchasing.
Wild West Adventures will confirm accommodation and tour activity availability and book them for you.
Dates or components cannot be changed for any reason once confirmed.
Can choose to Add an extra activity/tour from Wild West Adventures at a special flat rate price of $97.50 per person when organised in conjunction with this offer, please mention at time of booking.
Return TranzAlpine Rail Trip upgrade Ex Christchurch is available from $199 per person (subject to availability) please mention at time of booking with Wild West Adventure Company.
If you choose to upgrade to include TranzAlpine Train Trip (additional cost) please note it departs Christchurch at 8.15am (check in at 7.45am) and arrives approx 12.45pm at Greymouth.
Return passage arrives at Christchurch approx 6.15pm (departing Greymouth 1.45pm).
Most Activities commence at approximately 1.15pm on day of arrival (see website for full details).
Once you've booked, Wild West Adventures Ltd will email you a detailed itinerary with times and locations, once your date of travel is confirmed then your voucher is regarded as being redeemed.
We advise you not to arrange connecting travel until AFTER your Package Date has been confirmed in writing as we will not be liable for any losses if package dates are not available to suit your pre-arranged connections.
No refunds or cash back for any reason.
Activities with Wild West Adventures are dependent on minimum numbers.
Subject to availability and weather conditions.
Subject to the contributing operators terms and conditions, these are view-able on the individual websites.
These terms apply for the rental car option:
The vehicle is supplied full of fuel and you return it full of fuel. If not full you will either be required to fill it or we will charge $4 per litre if we have to fill it.
The vehicle has a $1,500+GST damage excess. In the event of any damage your liability is to a maximum of $1,500+GST. This is secured by us taking an imprint of your credit card when you pick up the car. This is held on file and not processed provided that the car is returned to us on time with a full tank of fuel and in an undamaged condition.
If the vehicle is damaged we deduct the $1,500+GST, get the car repaired and if the repairs are less than the $1,500+GST then we return the balance to you.
The vehicle must be returned to the place where you collected it from. You will be charged an additional fee if we have to recover the car from anywhere else.
Bookings essential through Wild West Adventures (ph: 03 768 6649 or 0508 286 877 and quote voucher ID) and present voucher on redemption.
Wild West Adventures Ltd
(03) 768 6649 or (0508) 286 877
www.kiwirailscenic.co.nz/tranzalpine
8 Whall Street, Greymouth
Black Water Rafting & Glow Worm Caves -click here
Set in a beautiful rainforest canyon you’ll be left in awe floating through a galaxy world of glow-worms. Start with a short bush walk you’ll then have fun running the gentle rainforest river rapids, take a ride down the eye bulge rock hydroslide into the cave entrance and finish with a heart stopper cliff jump! Everything is optional, decide what to do as you go, includes spa time.
Pancake Rocks-click here
Guided tour to the Pancake Rocks & Blowholes National Park. Take a beautiful coastal drive to the National Park stopping with talks on points of interest along this wild coastline. Then the Pancake Rocks walk takes you to fascinating layered rock stacks with huge sea geysers that leap out of the sea in a wild spray. Includes a rainforest walk and a hunt for your own piece of Jade.
Cycle Rail Trail (guided, full day, incl bikes)- click here
The new rail trail from Greymouth to Ross is a stunning Easy Ride Cycle path with some amazing swing bridges. Your package includes a one day guided excursion on the trail and includes bikes and helmets.
Electric Mountain Biking (unguided, full day, includes bikes, maps & transport)- click here
New Zealand's Gold Coast has some spectacular mountain biking trails.
The fleet of electric full suspension (soft tail) downhill mountain bikes makes these trails "Easy Rides" for people of most fitness and skill levels. Includes use of electric bikes, helmets, trail maps, transport.
This tour is self guided so you can go at your own pace and choose the trails that suit you.
The day takes about 8 hours but you can go longer if you wish. Takes some lunch, snacks and drinks with you as some trails do not have these available at the site.
Gold and Jade Hunting Outback Excursion (guided half day) - click here
Take a prospecting adventure into the romance and intrigue of discovering your own West Coast Treasures. Gold in your pan within one hour guaranteed (or I will eat my hat!)
Includes a self guided audio heritage tour around the 1860s Gold Rush Town of Greymouth. You’ll be entertained while learning about the history and nature of this beautiful region. Your audio-guide will introduce you to the historical characters of the area and lead you on a tour of discovery of the wild and unforgiving West Coast.
Collect your map and audio unit at anytime from The Wild West Adventure Company office at 8 Whall Street in Greymouth's town centre. It's next to McDonalds in a bright green building, or call them on 03 768 6649.
Freedom Rental Car - click here
Collect your Rental Car from the Gold Coast Rental cars office at 10 Whall Street, Greymouth by 2:00pm. It is a 3 minute walk from the Rail Station.
Please bring your driver’s licence and credit card with you for the vehicle security.The vehicle will not be supplied if you do not have a credit card.
Rental car option includes:
The cost of the rental car for up to 48 hours
You get up to 250 km free which is plenty to see the area at your own pace.
Additional kilometres are charged at twenty five cents per kilometre.
You will be provided with a map and given suggestions on some great places to visit at your own pace.
See the terms and conditions for the rental car option under the Fine Print tab
Upgrade to TranzAlpine Train (additional costs apply) - click here
One of the World's Top 6 Train Adventures (Lonely Planet)! Take this spectacular train trip through the Southern Alps from Christchurch to Greymouth to the start of your package. Check fares here