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christchurch - greymouth CHRISTCHURCH - ARTHUR'S PASS - GREYMOUTHDriver Information This 5 day self-drive South Island tour is a scenic journey from east to west and then back again so you can view and experience some of the major attractions in the South Island. From gold mining on the wild West Coast to the wilderness wonderland of Arthur's Pass, the magic of walking on a glacier and enjoying the year round visual feast that is Lake Wanaka, there is plenty to see and do as you leave and come back across the stunning Canterbury Plains! Day one will see you departing Christchurch, the South Island’s largest city before enjoying the unique 'true-blue Kiwi' rural townships of quaint places such as Kirwee, Darfield, Sheffield and Springfield before taking the winding sealed road up towards popular local ski-fields such as Porter Heights and Craigieburn, as you head towards Arthur’s Pass and then down into the fabulous West Coast of New Zealand and some of the most breath-taking rugged costal scenery you will lay your eyes upon! Some notable stops along the route to Greymouth include: CAVE STREAM SCENIC RESERVE ARTHUR’S PASS ARTHUR'S PASS NATIONAL PARK GREYMOUTH The town offers a variety of cafe, dining and accommodation options for your overnight stay. Choose from modern hotels and motels in the town or beside the ocean. Highly recommended Greymouth tourist attractions include... Monteith’s Brewery Tour - Located in Greymouth, the brewery maintains the brewing traditions almost 150 years on from its inception. Tours are available daily and designed so you can experience the making of fine beer in open fermenter’s by coal-fired boilers, learn about a time-honoured tradition that lives on, learn about the origins of each beer and taste profiles plus enjoy formal tasting of each beer style. Blackwater Glow-worm Cave Rafting - This Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Activity is a truly magical and fun way to enjoy some of the special natural beauty that is New Zealand! Float through a galaxy world of glow-worms on subterranean lakes, experience under-ground waterfalls and drift through tunnels on an inflatable tube. History House Museum - Open weekdays from 10am to 4pm (and some summer and holiday weekends), the museum offers an extensive photographic collection of the history of the West Coast. View thousands of photographs going right back to the 1800's. On Yer Bike - Off road and 4WD adventures for all ages. From Quad bikes to the awesome 6-seater 8WD Amphibious Argo, Go-Karts, 4WD motorbikes and Mini bikes! Fun for all the family plus plenty of photo opportunities at beautiful spots throughout the forest on your tour. |
Travel distance is approximately 254kms (159 miles).
Located in the basis of Castle Hill, this photography friendly reserve is a truly awesome natural Canterbury feature. Enjoy an easy walk to the 594 metre cave as you meander past an impressive limestone landscape and sculptured rock formations. It takes approximately 1 hour to walk from one entrance of the cove through to the exit.