Wander West Walking Tours

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.

Free Walk: Find your Greymouth Spot Get Groovy and Garrulous in Golden Gritty Greymouth. No Grumps. No Grouches. Just Good times and Great walks. Gyrate with joy as you discover the ultimate G-spots in Greymouth. Take this 90 minute walk around the Greymouth CBD to discover the legends and history of this Groovy town, founded on Gold and built on coal. more Walks commence at 4:00pm from the Greymouth Railway Station (duration 90 minutes) This is a Free Walk, but do feel free to give a donation if you enjoy the guided tour. Pre-booking is essential To book your walk click the footprints

Chill out with the Barber 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”. more Walks commence at 7.30am from the Greymouth Town Clock (duration 60 Minutes) Cost $20.00 Pre-booking is essential To book your walk click the footprints