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Alpine Lakes 1/2 Day
About this Ride
Kumara to Kawhaka Intake
20 kms-4hrs return
Km Posts 29-39: Kumara to Lakes Boardwalk 10km-1hr
Km Posts 39-49: Boardwalk to Intake 10km-1hr
This ride has a longish rise that can take it out of you and lots to stop and see on the way so in the 2 hours you may not have reached the intake but you'll need to turn around after about 2& 1/4 hours to get back within the four hours. (its quicker on the way back)
Features: Alpine Mirror Lakes, rainforest ferns and mosses, birdlife, wetlands board walk.
This rail trail section follows a number of old bush tram railways through rainforest, by alpine streams and past mirror-like lakes with amazing mountain reflections if you are there on a still day. The board walk through the wetlands section gives great photos and is a good place for a rest. The cycle path takes you across the Old Christchurch Road and follows a canal with great trout fishing too.
If you are renting bikes in Greymouth you will need a shuttle to and from this ride.
Click Here to see a printable/saveable map of the sector, or click Trip Route to see a google maps version.
Ways to Ride the Trail
Self Guided DIY Option:
- We provide comfort cycles with hi-vis vest and helmets from Trail Base in Greymouth.
- You do the trail at your own pace
- You return your bike back to the Trail Base in Greymouth.
- Shuttles are available but at an additional cost.
Guided Option:
- We provide comfort cycles with hi-vis vest and helmets from Trail Base in Greymouth
- We provide a local guide who rides with you.
- Your guide helps you pace the day to suit your interests and energy levels as you go
- You return your bike back to the Trail Base in Greymouth.
- Shuttles are available but at an additional cost.
- You will not get lost or miss anything on the way as you'll have your guides local knowledge.
- They'll also help you meet interesting characters during your day and ensure you only pay locals rates for anything you purchase on your visit.
- Your guide is a qualified first aid responder, a bike mechanic, and has emergency comms with them.
Price |
Unguided 1/2 day |
Guided 1/2 day |
Shuttles |
4 hoursfrom 0830 orfrom 1330 |
$95 pp(WCRT4) |
$225 pp(WCRTG4) |
$75per person each way |