Get your Paparoa Track bike adventure of to a flying start with a heli bike lift with GCH Coastwide, West Coast of the South Island. Experience the beautiful remote West Coast scenery at your leisurely pace on your bike.
About
Depart on your adventure to experience stunning views to the start of you heli bike lift to the Paparoa Track. The 56.2 km track is maintained to an advanced Grade 4 mountain biking standard, consisting of a myriad biking adventure through alpine tops, limestone karst landscapes and thriving rainforest. Depending on your departure point, on a good day you will see views of Aoraki Mount Cook. Completion of the track in a day is possible for experienced mountain bikers with a heli bike lift with GCH Aviation Coastwide. If an uphill climb for over 2 hours is not your thing this is the way to experience the track. If you wish to stay in any of the huts you will need to book these through the Department of Conservation website. Carry a beacon.
Location
64 Water Walk Road Blaketown, Greymouth, Greymouth, New ZealandRelated listings
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