Exploring the West Coast

Two of NZ Adventures’ most popular 4x4 Tours, the High Country Heritage and West Coast Explorer Tour have vacancies in 2024.

e High Country Heritage six day tour, which starts from Blenheim, winds its way along a 1250km route down the spine of the South Island through various sheep and cattle stations and conservation reserves and overnights in places such as Hanmer Springs, Methven, Fairlie, Omarama, Cromwell and the last night at Cardrona Hotel.

“We travel through the eastern side of Molesworth Station on the afternoon of Day one.

“A complete contrast to the High Country Heritage Tour is the West Coast Explorer Tour,” says an NZ Adventures’ spokesperson.

“ is ve day tour starts in Hanmer Springs and is more about Beech Forests, rivers and valley oors. e trip has two nights in Murchison, a night in Westport and Reefton and the nal night in Greymouth. Day one will take us through the western side of Molesworth Station and St. James.

“For any NZ Adventures 4x4 Tour, the only stipulation mandatory for all vehicles is All Terrain type tyres with at least 70 per cent of new tread –no low pro le tyres are permitted. Each vehicle is supplied with a radio so a commentary is available and two way communication is enabled.

“All accommodation and meals are in motels and associated restaurants. Lunches are either on a station or a picnic lunch to be enjoyed trackside out on the properties.”