TRAIL INFORMATION & LINKS
The Old Ghost Road
85km, 2,960m elevation gain, point to point (Hard) MOUNTAIN BIKING/HIKING/TRAIL RUNNING
New Zealand’s longest single hiking and mountain biking track. 85km point-to-point trail near Reefton, West Coast. The Ghost is a definite ‘bucket list track’ you’ll want to tick. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 24 h 31 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, mountain biking, and hiking, and it's likely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs aren't allowed on this trail.
We suggest you check out the Old Ghost Road website, book your huts in advance and we can get you there and back.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/west-coast/the-old-ghost-road
PAPAROA NATIONAL PARK
Paparoa Track
51.5km, 1,940m elevation gain, point to point, (Hard) MOUNTAIN BIKING/HIKING/TRAIL RUNNING
Enjoy this amazing Great Walk, in the Paparoa Nation Park, specifically designed for MTB and Hiking. A 51.5-km point-to-point trail near Blackball and Punakiki, West Coast. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 16 h 18 min to complete. This trail is great for mountain biking, backpacking, birding, and hiking, and it's likely you'll encounter other people while exploring this track and hut bookings are recommended. Dogs aren't allowed on this trail.
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/new-zealand/west-coast/paparoa-track
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/west-coast/places/paparoa-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/paparoa-track/
RESOURCES
Download the Great Rides App (Android, iPhone) the only app designed for the Great Rides of New Zealand – it works offline, has 1500+ pages, and it’s free too!
Go to Ngā Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trails' official website (opens in new window) to find all detailed information about the 23 great rides of New Zealand.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE
We can arrange; Accommodation, PLB hire, Helicopter Gear Drops if required.
We are a flexible charter service, and will accommodate our customers where ever possible.