West Coast Transport

West Coast Trail Shuttles

Pricing 21/22 Season

We have a full network of west coast shuttles available in partnership with Wilderness Trail Shuttle covering all townships between Greymouth, Kumara, Hokitika and Ross to get you where you need to go on the West Coast Wilderness Trail.

Select below your desired shuttle start point for departure times

Greymouth Kumara Hokitika Treetop Bush Walk Ross

From	To	Depart	Arrive	Price pp	Trip Minimum
Greymouth	Ross	8:00am	10:00am	$55.00	$220
Greymouth	Hokitika	8:00am	9:00am	$30.00	$120
Greymouth	Hokitika	1:00pm	2:00pm	$30.00	$120
Greymouth	Kumara	8:00am	8:20am	$30.00	$120
Greymouth	Kumara	1:00pm	1:20pm	$30.00	$120

From	To	Depart	Arrive	Price pp	Trip Minimum
Kumara	Hokitika	8:20am	9:00am	$30.00	$120
Kumara	Hokitika	1:20pm	2:00pm	$30.00	$120
Kumara	Greymouth	9:50am	10:15am	$30.00	$120
Kumara	Greymouth	11:40am	12:00pm	$30.00	$120

From	To	Depart	Arrive	Price pp	Trip Minimum
Hokitika	Ross	9:30am	10:00am	$30.00	$120
Hokitika	Ross	2:00pm	2:30pm	$30.00	$120
Hokitika	Greymouth	11:00am	12:00pm	$30.00	$120
Hokitika	Greymouth	3:00pm	4:00pm	$30.00	$120
Hokitika	Canoe Cove (Lake Kaniere)	8:30am	8:55am	$30.00	$120
Hokitika	Kumara	11:00am	11:30am	$30.00	$120
Hokitika	Dorothy Falls (via Hokitika Gorge)	9:30am	12:15pm	$50.00	$200
Hokitika	Treetop Bush Walk	9:30am	9:45am	$30.00	$120
Hokitika	Treetop Bush Walk	2:00pm	2:15pm	$30.00	$120
Hokitika	Kawhaka Canal	9:00am	9:25am	$30.00	$120

From	To	Depart	Arrive	Price pp	Trip Minimum
Treetop Bush Walk	Hokitika	3:00pm	3:15pm	$30.00	$120

From	To	Depart	Arrive	Price pp	Trip Minimum
Ross	Hokitika	10:15am	10:45am	$30.00	$120
Ross	Hokitika	2:30pm	3:00pm	$30.00	$120
Ross	Greymouth	2:30pm	4:00pm	$55.00	$220

Note:

During winter months (May to September) not all services are available.
West Coast Shuttles operate more regularly from 1st October and may not require minimum numbers. Please contact our reservations team with your dates and group size.
The “Trip Minimum” amount for the shuttle is what we require for the shuttle to run, less than four passengers travelling the minimum fare is divided amongst them (if there are under four passengers the cost of the bike travelling is included). For example: one passenger travelling between Greymouth and Hokitika pays $120, two passengers pay $60 each, three passengers pay $40 each and then once we are at four passengers they pay $30 each plus $15 for each bike. Once there are 4 passengers on board the individual fares apply.
Bag transfer is $18.00 between townships.
The above pricing is for one person to travel on the shuttle. Bikes are an additional $15.00 on any shuttle.
The Greymouth to Kumara shuttle only runs if the Hokitika to Greymouth, or Hokitika to Kumara shuttle is scheduled.
Talk to us about the drop off and pick up points for each shuttle.

Long Haul Shuttles

Cyclists arriving into Christchurch sometimes find that there is limited capacity on scheduled public buses or other modes of transport to the West Coast. This can make getting across the Alps challenging and travelling with bikes often adds to these challenges.

Spreading the cost of a custom shuttle over six or more people can provide you with the necessary flexibility to make your ideal itinerary possible. Give us a call to discuss you and your groups’ needs, and we can see what we can do to help.

Vehicle Relocation

For some, the best way to arrange your trip will be having your vehicle relocated. We have a group of vetted drivers who can drive your vehicle while you enjoy your ride on the West Coast Wilderness Trail.

From	To	Price
Greymouth	Ross	$225
Hokitika	Greymouth	$138
Ross	Hokitika	$118

Rental Vehicles

If you plan to hire a rental vehicle and would like Cycle Journeys to relocate this for you, we have established relationships with a number of rental companies who are happy to work with us. They permit our drivers to relocate their vehicles, without us having to physically show up with our drivers’ licences for individual rentals. If you are considering a vehicle relocation and will be renting your vehicle, please check with us for which companies we have arrangements in place with.

It is your responsibility to ensure our drivers are be able to drive the vehicle, so please advise your rental car company if you intend on using our relocation services, and ensure they are ok with this. It is also your responsibility to ensure appropriate insurance cover is taken out at the time of renting your vehicle.

Public Transport

There are a small number of public transport operators that provide access to the West Coast from Christchurch. This information is provided only to assist you in your planning and was current last time we checked. However, please be aware that details may have changed and we advise you to check with the individual operators to be sure. Contact details are listed below to assist you with your public transport bookings.

From	Intercity	Atomic Travel	TranzAlpine Train	East-West
Christchurch – Hokitika	8:15am – 2:10pm
Hokitika – Christchurch	12:20pm – 6:31pm
Christchurch – Greymouth	8:15am – 1:05pm	8:00am – 12:30am	8:15am – 1:05pm	2:00pm – 5:30pm
Greymouth – Christchurch	2:05pm – 6:31pm	1:30pm – 5:30pm	2:05pm – 6:31pm	8:30am – 12:00pm