West Coast Family Fun and Activities
The West Coast is New Zealand’s Wild West dominated by lush rainforests, breath-taking coastlines, picturesque glaciers and blooding mountains. Book West Coast Family Fun and Activities choose from the range of children friendly activities with the whole family. Explore this unforgettable landscape together all the while forging lasting family memories. more
West Coast family fun and activities may offer a broad range of activities including; glacier tours, 4WDing, farm tours and more. Explore the West Coast’s coal mining heritage at Shanty Town – a fully renovated Gold-Rush era heritage town. Here the children can go gold panning, ride the old steam train, explore Chinatown as well as many other vintage activities.
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FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER HOT POOLS - Franz Josef, West Coast
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER HOT POOLS - Franz Josef, West Coast
Mobile-friendly - CURRENTLY CLOSED. Located in Franz Josef township, Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools are a haven of natural tranquillity. These unique hot pools are nestled among native rainforest offering a range of relaxation options including main pools, private pools and spa and massage treatments. The perfect way to unwind after a day of travel on the coast or exploring the glaciers.
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- +64 3 752 0099
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- 0800 044 044 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 63 Cron Street, Franz Josef, West Coast, New Zealand
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FRANZ JOSEF WILDERNESS TOURS - Franz Josef
FRANZ JOSEF WILDERNESS TOURS - Franz Josef
Mobile-friendly - Franz Josef Wilderness Tours is teamed with an awesome crew from a range of backgrounds. Take a kayak or paddleboard trip with glacier and mountain views or a small personalized cruise to explore the waterways of Lake Mapourika! Fish for Brown Trout or wild sea run Salmon with a local fishing guide. Mountain bikes, stand-up-paddleboards, kayaks hire available.
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- +64 3 752 0230
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- 0800 423 262 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 64 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier Village, New Zealand
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GOLDEN BAY AIR - Takaka
GOLDEN BAY AIR - Takaka
Operating scheduled flights between Wellington, Karamea, Nelson and Takaka, Golden Bay. Spectacular scenic flights from Takaka and Abel Tasman. Fly/cruise packages to experience both Abel Tasman National Park and Golden Bay without retracing your steps. All flights connect with our daily shuttle services to Heaphy Track and Abel Tasman National Park. Rental Car available in Takaka to explore Golden Bay.
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- +64 3 525 8725
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- 0800 588 885 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- PO Box 256, Takaka, New Zealand
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HELI GLENORCHY - Queenstown & Glenorchy
HELI GLENORCHY - Queenstown & Glenorchy
Mobile-friendly - Spectacular scenic helicopter flights to Milford Sound, Fiordland, and the Queenstown region. Based in Glenorchy, NZ - the real "Middle Earth", a 45 minute lakeside drive from Queenstown. For an even more exclusive skiing experience, why not try a day of heli-skiing in untouched alpine terrain. Heli Glenorchy offers boutique heli-skiing in the spectacular mountains surrounding Queenstown, Wanaka and Glenorchy.
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- +64 3 442 9971
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- 0800 435 449 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 35 Mull St, Glenorchy, New Zealand
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HELISERVICES.NZ HAAST - West Coast, South Island
HELISERVICES.NZ HAAST - West Coast, South Island
Mobile-friendly - The stunning Haast World Heritage area is one of the top New Zealand attractions in the country. HeliServices.NZ Haast specializes in scenic flights over this spectacular scenery. We have local experienced hunting guides available and the area is famous for its trout fishing rivers. Modern fleet of three and four seat helicopters ensuring every passenger has stunning views.
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- +64 3 750 0111
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- 0800 800 793 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Cnr State Highway 6 & Marks Road, Haast, Westland, New Zealand
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MARUIA HOT SPRINGS - Lewis Pass, South Island
MARUIA HOT SPRINGS - Lewis Pass, South Island
Maruia Hot Springs is an award-winning natural hot spring, day spa and wellness destination tucked among snow-capped Southern Alps on the picturesque Lewis Pass National Reserve. Instantly feel connected to the mountainous landscape and nature surrounding you whilst relaxing in natural geothermal mineral pools, nourish your soul with organic food, relax your body & mind in our daily wellness classes.
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- +64 3 523 8840
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- State Highway 7, Lewis Pass, Maruia Springs, South Island, New Zealand
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ON YER BIKE - Greymouth, West Coast
ON YER BIKE - Greymouth, West Coast
Mobile-friendly - Top rated on Tripadvisor. On Yer Bike offers fully-guided off road adventures on a range of awesome machinery including quads, buggies, ex-military hagglunds, and more! Visually stunning scenery through untouched native rain-forest. Self-drive our machines built to go places you never thought were possible! We can cater for individuals, couples, groups, and children. Open 8am - 5pm 7 days.
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- +64 3 762 7438
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- 0800 669 372 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 511 State Highway 6, Coal Creek, Greymouth, New Zealand
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SHANTYTOWN HERITAGE PARK - West Coast
SHANTYTOWN HERITAGE PARK - West Coast
One of New Zealand's premier heritage attractions. A faithfully restored 1900s pioneer town, born out of and stimulated by the West Coast gold rushes of the 1860s. Ride the steam train through beautiful native bush to a gold claim and pan for gold! This leading attraction also offers wedding and conference facilities.
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- +64 3 762 6634
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- 0800 742 689 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Rutherglen Road, Greymouth, Westland, New Zealand
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SHINING STAR BEACHFRONT ACCOMMODATION - Hokitika
SHINING STAR BEACHFRONT ACCOMMODATION - Hokitika
Come and enjoy the warmth of our supreme quality log-style accommodation, situated right by the beach, overlooking the Tasman Sea. Experience the beautiful West Coast with its panoramic views, unspoilt beaches and the Southern Alps in the background. Opposite the glow-worm dell, small farm yard, covered BBQ area, playground and Free WIFI.
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- +64 3 755 8921
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- 0800 744 646 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 16 Richards Drive, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
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THE BULLER GORGE SWINGBRIDGE - Murchison
THE BULLER GORGE SWINGBRIDGE - Murchison
Walk New Zealand's longest swing bridge, crossing the beautiful Buller Gorge. View the 4.5-metre-high Whites Creek Faultine—epicentre of the 1929 Murchison earthquake. Try your hand at gold panning, or if you dare fly back high across the Buller river on the high speed Cometline. En route to the West Coast.
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- +64 3 523 9809
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- 0800 BULLER (Free call - only within NZ)
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- State Highway 6, Upper Buller Gorge, Box 77 Murchison, New Zealand
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WAIHO HOT TUBS - Franz Josef Glacier
WAIHO HOT TUBS - Franz Josef Glacier
Relax and unwind in the soothing comfort of fresh, warm water and aromatic wood smoke. Enjoy your own private tubs, nestled in a lush rainforest setting on New Zealand’s West Coast. Our wood-fired hot tubs combine the soothing comfort of warm water with the unique atmosphere of wood smoke for an unforgettable experience. Book your hot tub experience online now!
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- +64 3 752 0009
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- 64B Cron Street, Franz Josef, West Coast
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WEST COAST SURF - Cape Foulwind, West Coast South Island
WEST COAST SURF - Cape Foulwind, West Coast South Island
Mobile-friendly - Come and experience surfing at a stunning location on the West Coast of the South Island - Tauranga Bay! This beach provides both first timers with a safe and invigorating environment to learn in as well as providing some world class waves for the more experienced surfers.
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- +64 27 255 2651
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- 0800 927 873 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 299 Tauranga Bay Rd, Cape Foulwind, New Zealand
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WHITE HERON SANCTUARY TOURS - Whataroa, Westland
WHITE HERON SANCTUARY TOURS - Whataroa, Westland
Mobile-friendly - Visit NZ's only White Heron (Kotuku) nesting colony. This beautiful bird breeds in a secret location in one of the most romantic places—in the Waitangiroto nature reserve —part of Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage area. Seeing these splendid birds is a rare sight and visiting their breeding ground, a truly unique experience. Learn about this rare bird and its nesting habits.
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- +64 3 753 4120
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- 0800 523 456 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 64 Main Road, Whataroa, South Westland, New Zealand Make an Enquiry
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WILKIN RIVER JETS & BACKCOUNTRY HELICOPTERS - Makarora
WILKIN RIVER JETS & BACKCOUNTRY HELICOPTERS - Makarora
Mobile-friendly - Shallow water jet boating in spectacular wilderness rivers. River Jet Safari (one hour) fast paced, jet boat ride into the World Heritage-listed Mt Aspiring National Park. Enjoy a 50-kilometre wilderness river journey amidst native beech forest, ancient river valleys and rugged ice-capped mountains, or combine this trip with a spectacular heli-jet combo.
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- +64 3 443 8351
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- 0800 JET WILKIN (538 945) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Makarora Base SH 6 (Haast Pass/Lake Wanaka Hwy), Makarora / Wanaka Booking Office 14 Dunmore Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
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