NZ's Northland - Best seen by bike
CTC logo West Coast Kauri trail heading
Tour Duration: 5–8 DAYS
Distance travelled: 130–190 km (depending on option)
Cost of tour: Depends on option chosen (see below)

 –  Begins at Omapere on the majestic Hokianga Harbour.
 –  Climb up into the ancient Waipoua Kauri Forest.  Visit “Tane Mahuta”, NZ’s largest Kauri tree, literally a “god of the forest” and ride on to your delightful lodge.  Enjoy a well-earned evening meal before turning in.
 –  Cycle down to Dargaville, via the Kaiiwi Lakes for a picnic lunch.
 –  Optional loop-ride down a wild west coast beach returning along the Wairoa River on the northern arm of the Kaipara Harbour.
 –  Back-road cycling to finish at Matakohe, home of the famous Kauri Museum.  Experience the lives of the early bushmen at “Kauri Country – and dig into a pioneering past” to conclude the West Coast Kauri Trail.

pic: tour images

From left  •  Setting off on tour  •  Giant Kauri trees  •  West Coast beach.
Visit our ‘Photo gallery’ for more photos of The West Coast Kauri trail.
 
PRICES for ‘The West Coast Kauri Trail’
There are 2 price options available for each option concerning the carrying of your luggage:
We carry We carry your luggage 
You carry – 
You carry your luggage (panniers & handle bar bag are supplied)

All prices are in New Zealand dollars ($NZD) and include local taxes (GST). Want to know the exact exchange rate for your currency?. Payment by VISA, Mastercard or cheque welcome.

The Leisure Seeker
– 8 days/7 nights
– 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 2 dinners  
42 km daily average, 48 km max
130 km – total distance travelled
– 3 rest days
We carry: $2,073
You carry: $1,702

The Traveller
– 7 days/6 nights
– 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners  
42 km daily average, 48 km max
130 km – total distance travelled
– 1 rest day
We carry: $1,928
You carry: $1,107

The Energetic
– 6 days/5 nights
– 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 dinners
46 km daily average, 60 km max
190 km – total distance travelled
– 0 rest days
We carry: $1,787
You carry: $1,384

The Backpacker
– 5 days/4 nights
40 km daily average, 57 km max
160 km – total distance travelled
– 1 rest day (at Kaihu)
You carry: $807


All these routes can be tailored to suit you. Please contact us for a quote at info@cycletours.co.nz

Transfers to and from Auckland are available in our 7-seater licensed passenger service coach for $175 per person (minimum of 2).

Please ensure you read our booking conditions.

ADD ON ACTIVITIES
There are some great activities available en-route that you may be interested in. We can arrange and book any of these activities to work in with your tour:

–  Sand-boarding
–  Fishing
–  Walking
–  Giant Kauri Trees
–  Nocturnal Kiwi walk
–  Kauri history museum

Please contact us if you would like to include any activities or if you would like more infomation.
Please note: These activities are not included in the tour cost.

West Coast Kauri trail map


Contact us: Phone:
+64 9 436 0033 • Fax: +64 9 436 2600 • Email: info@cycletours.co.nz

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