Tours and Attractions (over 50s)

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tour_group.jpg (60197 bytes) Maryglen is the base from which we go exploring the great West Coast. Each day tours can be arranged by request for guests.

The West Coast has a wide range of choices, including historical gold relics, native bush walks, adventure tourism as well as more sedate activities like picnicing beside picturesque lakes.

In addition to custom tours for individual guests, we also offer five day tours.

Some Suggested Activities: Bush Walks

Adventure

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Bush Walks
  • Woods Creek - a 1km loop walk through Chinese gold mining history- workings, tunnels tailraces.
  • Point Elizabeth  - a 6 km walk through podcarp forest across a headland.
  • Nelson Creek -  historic gold working area. Gold fossicking area and a swimming hole.
  • Coal Creek -  A 30 min walk through bush to picturesque falls.
  • Bain Bay -  A walk following the shores of Lake Brunner

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Adventure
  • Cave Rafting
  • Dolphin Watching
  • Scenic Flights
  • Shantytown Historic Gold Mining Village
  • River Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Sunset Watching

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Scenic
  • Punakaiki - Pancake rocks and blowholes
  • Tauranga Bay - seals
  • Hokitika via Goldsborough (old gold mining area)
  • Walking around the Brunner Lake 
  • 120km Tranz Alpine Train to Christchurch.

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Five Day Tours From Christchurch

Picture having a picnic beside a lake surrounded by native forest. Imagine watching a spectacular sunset over the ocean from a spa nestled into a bush clad hill. Enjoy a holiday where everything is taken care of for you.

We personally collect you from your home and take a leisurely trip back to Greymouth, enjoying refreshments en route, and experiencing the new viaduct and other scenic wonders. Five days later, return options include the very comfortable Coast to Coast bus or a ride on the Tranz Alpine train for a fascinating and different route to Christchurch. Whether it is a tailor made tour of the many attractions of the West Coast, or a relaxing meal sitting on the deck, we look forward to making your stay a memorable experience.

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