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Excursions
This is a selection of the exciting range of excursions available in Greymouth. There are many others, which can be booked up locally but space simply doesn’t allow us to list them all here. However, please ask us for advice.
Punakaiki Wild Coast Tour
Punakaiki Wild Coast Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Departures: 15.15 daily
Prices from: £30 (01 Oct 06 - 31 Mar 07)
£30 (01 Apr 07 - 30 Sep 07)
£30 (01 Oct 07 - 31 Mar 08)
Take the famous Coast road from Greymouth to Punakaiki and the Paparoa National Park. See coastal cliffs, Gorges and small coves while stopping and exploring wild deserted beaches. Visit the famous Punakaiki Rocks that have been thrust up from the sea and carved into their distinctive shapes by the elements. Also explore the Punakaiki area before returning back to Greymouth.
Shantytown Goldstrike Tour
Shantytown Goldstrike Tour
Duration: 2 hours 45 mins
Departures: 10.00 daily
Prices from: £23 (01 Oct 06 - 31 Mar 07)
£23 (01 Apr 07 - 30 Sep 07)
£23 (01 Oct 07 - 31 Mar 08)
Travel by coach south from Greymouth to the replica gold mining village of Shantytown. Here you can explore the rich heritage of the west coast, ride a steam train, pan for gold and take a stagecoach ride, all in an authentic 19th century setting.
Monteiths Heritage Trail
Monteiths Heritage Trail
Duration: 4 hours approx
Departures: 13.45 daily
Prices from: £32 (01 Oct 06 - 31 Mar 07)
£32 (01 Apr 07 - 30 Sep 07)
£32 (01 Oct 07 - 31 Mar 08)
Experience the way "coasters" view the world. Follow the old trail of thirsty miners up the Grey Valley. Visit the tragic Brunner Mine Site, call into Blackball's renowned Hilton Hotel & Salami Co and the intriguing Nelson Creek gold workings. Hear miners' stories in their pubs.
 
 
PANCAKE ROCKS, PUNAKAIKI
Pancake Rocks, Punakaiki
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