Groovy
& Gritty - Greymouth
Get gritty, grounded and garrulous in Groovy
Golden Greymouth. Discover a town founded on gold and built on
coal – surrounded by pristine rainforests, exceptional rivers,
and magnificent mountains. Explore the last untamed natural
wilderness, with 85% of the West Coast now administered by the
Department of Conservation. Wander into
the wonders of West-Coast history on these walking tours
of Greymouth.
- Walk along the
banks of the mighty Grey River / Mawheranui, the lifeblood
of town and province.
- Risk the unique but chilly Greymouth “Barber” a katabatic wind “that cuts to the bone”. A meteorological wonder found in only a handful of places worldwide.
- Immerse yourself in Maori legends of our origins and be inspired by early European history.
- Delve into the history of the buildings and structures that make up Greymouth. Feel the grit and stone of a community founded on gold, and built on coal.
- Tours are lead by world-renowned storyteller Andy Wright with over 25 years of experience performing throughout Asia, America, Europe, and Australasia.
If you are a group booking and wish to walk at a time other than 8:00am please contact us and we will try to make a suitable time available. |
Take a
chance on the Greymouth Barber – a razor cold
wind that “cuts to the bone”. It isn’t easy to
find an enhanced katabatic wind, and the
Greymouth Barber is one of the few examples
worldwide. Stand firm as the sharp blade of
the wind followed by a stampede of fog and
mist escape through the Greymouth Gap into the
wider world. Ask any local and they will tell
you “keep your hat on, or get a free haircut”.
Contact
andy@storyteller.net.nz
phone 021 253 9823