Destination Westland

03/07/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing winter school holiday period. Whether you’re heading away for an adventure or welcoming friends and whanaū to the Coast, travel safely, allow extra time for winter conditions, and enjoy everything this season has to offer. 🏔️✈️

29/06/2026

It is with great pleasure that we announce the nominees for Oceania's Best Culinary Festival in the 7th annual World Culinary Awards.

27/06/2025

Trail Alert: Monday 30th June - Friday 4th July. The high water detour between Milltown and the Kawhaka Pass will be put in place from mid Monday the 30th of June till mid Friday the 4th of July. Manawa Energy will be pouring some concrete at the overflow and riders will not be able to pass via the main route. Please take care and enjoy your ride.

Westland District Council - Te Kahui o Poutini Kiwi Journeys Cycle Journeys Hokitika Cycles & Sportsworld Adventure South NZ Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara Hokitika isite Visitor Information Centre West Coast Scenic Waterways West Coast Treetop Walk, Cafe & Tower Zipline Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre

24/06/2025

Weather Alert: There is an Orange heavy rain warning and gales forecast for today and tomorrow. River levels could change dramatically in a short period of time. Please watch the page and website banner alert for updates. If you are riding the trail please take extra care and appropriate clothing and gear.

Greymouth isite - West Coast Travel Centre Kiwi Journeys Cycle Journeys Hokitika Cycles & Sportsworld Westland District Council - Te Kahui o Poutini Adventure South NZ Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara Hokitika isite Visitor Information Centre Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre

18/06/2025

14/04/2025

Trail Maintenance: Tomorrow Tuesday 15th April - There is maintenance work being undertaken tomorrow through the stretch just south of the Taramakau Bridge. The work will be well signposted and riders will be able to pass through throughout the period of the work. Please take care.
Westland District Council - Te Kahui o Poutini Destination Westland Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara Cycle Journeys Kiwi Journeys Adventure South NZ Hokitika isite Visitor Information Centre Greymouth isite - West Coast Travel Centre Colls Sportsworld Greymouth Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park Grey District Council Hokitika Cycles & Sportsworld Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels

18/03/2025

Trail Closure: Due to the wet weather and water level at the Weirs the trail has been closed between Milltown and the Old Christchurch Road. The Westland District Council is monitoring the situation. Please watch for further updates.

Destination Westland Westland District Council - Te Kahui o Poutini Cycle Journeys Kiwi Journeys Hokitika Cycles & Sportsworld Adventure South NZ Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels Greymouth isite - West Coast Travel Centre Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara