What to do and see in Greymouth, South Island: The Best Tours

Discover the highlights of New Zealand's South Island, from stunning glaciers to vast National Parks there's plenty to explore! Tour highlights include the world-famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train, a glacier Heli Hike, Glacier Hot Pools and an unforgettable day trip to Fiordland for a Milford Sound Nature Cruise. The perfect way to fit the best of the South Island into five day! This is an Independent coach tour, where you travel on a combination of touring coaches and sightseeing services with commentary and/or point to point coaches which may not have commentary. You will be with different people on each part of the tour and different drivers. You have free time to explore on your own and are free to choose where and when to eat, meals are not included unless specified.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicles, Return coach transport from Christchurch, Breif commentary on board coaches and tours, 4 nights accommodation, TranzApline Scenic Train, Franz Josef Heli Hike, Glacier Hot Pools, Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Exclusions: Meals unless specified, Pre and post tour accommodation, Gratuities, Travel insurance. We recommend travel insurance for all tours

On the 1-hour Enchanted Forest tour, you’ll be guided across farmland before taking on some of the very best off-road tracks on the West Coast. Drive through a mystical, untouched, rainforest where you'll be enchanted by its beauty with tall native trees, ferns, moss-lined tracks, and rocky creeks! Your friendly, experienced guide will take you places similar looking to scenes out of a lost world movie. Our AWESOME tracks are spread out over 250 acres of private land that's been in the family since 1917, so definitely no formed roads here, just 16km pure off-road enjoyment!

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Wet weather gear, helmets and boots

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Souvenir photos (available to purchase for $25)

Get ready to be pushed beyond your limits as your guide takes you through exclusive trails specifically designed to throw you out of your comfort zone! Recommended for the more adventurous wanting to experience it all! The 90 Minute Mud Track allows you to self-drive or go as a passenger on one of our incredible off-road vehicles, which can be mixed and matched to suit every person’s level of competence or experience, along with age, and the number of people participating. Once you’ve selected a suitable ride, you’ll be equipped with protective clothing and given instructions on how to operate the vehicle. When ready, a guide will lead your tour through approximately 16km of uniquely design tracks, over farmland and hills before entering the untamed "slippery" natural wilderness! Your fully trained guide will not only give you peace of mind but ensure maximum levels of fun!

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

On the 1-hour Enchanted Forest tour, you’ll be guided across farmland before taking on some of the very best off-road tracks on the West Coast. Drive through a mystical, untouched, rainforest where you will be enchanted by its beauty of tall native trees, ferns, moss-lined tracks, and rocky creeks! Your friendly, experienced guide will take you places similar looking to scenes out of a lost world movie. Our AWESOME tracks are spread out over 250 acres of private land that's been in the family since 1917, so definitely no formed roads here, just 16km pure off-road enjoyment!

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Try your luck at Gold Panning, enjoy a Steam Train Ride and listen to the stories told from the old time gold miners at the Holographic Theatre.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

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Tour with our local knowledgeable guides to one of the World's Top 10 Coastal Scenic drives and visit the famous Punakaiki Blow Holes and Pancake Rocks. One of the regions key icons and a must do when visiting the South Island.

Inclusions: Admission ticket

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Challenge yourselves by hopping into a vehicle of your choice, whether it be quad bikes or buggies, and take on some of the very best off-road tracks on the West Coast. Drive through a mystical, untouched, rainforest where you will be enchanted by its beauty of tall native trees, ferns, moss-lined tracks, rocky creeks, and even a waterfall! Your friendly, experienced guide will take you places similar looking to scenes out of a lost world movie. Our AWESOME tracks are spread out over 250 acres of private land. We cater to individuals, couples, groups and children with all gear provided.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Light refreshments, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

The 2-hour Waterfall and Forest Track will take you on an adventure as you’ve never known before! You will be challenged by taking on some of the very best "off-road" tracks on the West Coast of New Zealand, known for its high amount of rainfall. Our tracks have been specifically designed to tolerate some of the harshest conditions, making them fun and exciting! Drive through a mystical, untouched, rainforest where you will be enchanted by its beauty of tall native trees, ferns, moss-lined tracks, rocky creeks, mud puddles, and even a waterfall! Your experienced guide will take you places that look very similar to scenes out of a lost world movie, reserved to showcase some of the most incredible scenery unlike anywhere else in the world. The perfect balance between challenge and scenery.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Light refreshments, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Climb onboard the untamed Hagglund, reserved only for the fearless! This mighty ex-military machine careens through the most toughest, muddiest, and challenging terrain the rainforest has to offer... with a few gnarly bits. Approximately 5-kilometer journey, whilst you stay clean and dry the Hagglund gets down and dirty!

Inclusions: Professional Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions: Drinks

The Monteith's Brewery experience starts out in the Beertopia Room which houses our very own Monteith's Museum. Here you'll get an introduction into the heritage and rich stories of the origins of Monteith's, starting in 1868 right here on the West Coast. You'll then move into the brewery to see, touch, taste (if you're up for it) and smell the New Zealand grown ingredients we use to make our range of craft beers. Take your time to walk through the original brew house and packaging house as your expert guide talks you through the process involved with crafting our 150 year old beer recipes as well as the modern additions. You will receive video, visual and verbal prompts throughout the tour to help you to understand the various techniques and technical terms our passionate brewers are so familiar with.

Inclusions: 45 minute fully guided Brewery Experience Tour, Pour your own beers straight from the tap, Taste the malts, smell the hops, and discover the New Zealand grown ingredients , select your own ‘pick and mix six’ – choose six 330ml bottles of beers and ciders to take away

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, FOC Transport to TranzAlpine train station, Hotel pickup and drop-off to select hotels