Rudyard Kipling described the area as 'the last, loneliest, loveliest,
equisite apart'
You can experience one of the most dramatic seascapes you'll find anywhere
as you cycle along the 'Coast Road'.
West of the Alps from Greymouth to Westport, voted one of the top 10
tourist drives in the whole world by both Lonely Planet and Rough Guides.
'The
Wild Coaster is the exact challenge that I would recommend for all cyclists.
Plus the scenery is second to none and the West Coast is always an adventure.'
Greg Fraine, Elite Triathlon and Cycle Coach, Age Group
Ironman World Champion
'thoroughly enjoyed the ride, absolutely spectacular
'
'Now that I know what to expect I will be back
next year and maybe will take in much more of the scenery instead of
looking for the top of the hill only to find a corner and still climbing.'
'....a well organised and managed race. The race
course has to be the most scenic in the country, coming around a corner
and seeing the wild West Coast sea and seals sitting on the beach a
few metres away were definitely highlights...'
Please note that online entries incur a small online fee
109km from Greymouth to Westport looking out over the
You can do it solo or team up with a mate and changeover at Punakaiki
