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The wildest side of New Zealand, the West Coast has the power to touch your soul with its landscape of brooding mountains, icy glaciers and surreal coastal formations. more
West Coast has many tourist attractions and travel activities with something to suit all ages, tastes and budgets. From adrenaline-pumping adventure to a relaxing day out, you need never be bored in West Coast.
Select tourist attractions and activities in West Coast, New Zealand, from the list below. Alternatively select a different West Coast area.
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Sorted your travel insurance yet? Check out some of the best value online travel insurance available. Travel insurance prices reflect the efficiencies of the Internet and the level of insurance cover provided. This travel insurance has been designed to meet the needs of both the young, adventurous travellers and long-term travellers...(more)
Thrilling two-hour-plus quad bike ride with glacial views and the thrill of riding through West Coast dense rainforest, braided riverbeds and glorious mud to emerge at an ancient terminal moraine and an outstanding view of the Franz Josef Glacier. Two-seater "Bombardier" 400cc automatic quad bikes, no experience necessary. (Ask about our Heli-Quad option for the ultimate quad bike experience)...(more)
Phone | Address | MapSpectacular and unforgettable Grand Traverse scenic flights of the Mount Cook and Westland World Heritage Parks. Explore the alpine wonderland of New Zealand's highest mountains and largest glaciers on this incredible flightseeing experience. Depart hourly from Lake Tekapo, Glentanner Park and Franz Josef on modern, well equipped aircraft. All window seats...(more)
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See mountains, lakes and glaciers—close up and personal. Scenic flights are the way to see and experience the vast Westland and Mt Cook National Parks. Land on glaciers and touch snow any time of the year. We operate from Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier, Lake Tekapo, Kaikoura and Makarora...(more)
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Fishing for wily brown trout on New Zealand's West Coast of the South Island is a treat not to be missed. Based at Moana on the shores of beautiful Lake Brunner where the trout die of old age, Brent is the most experienced local guide, 15 years in the area and member of the New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association...(more)
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Explore the beautiful West Coast countryside on a quality horse trekking experience. Native bush trails, sandy river beaches and fresh water creeks are all part of this awesome horse trekking adventure. Novice to experienced riders catered for on this two hour horse trek. We provide well cared for horses and experienced horse trek guides...(more)
Phone | Address | MapCome in and learn a bit about New Zealand's Favourite Fish! Have a taste of a Real West Coast Whitebait Pattie cooked on location while you wait. Located at the Waita fishing village 10km north of Haast. Wholesale Whitebait traders. NZ Food Standards Assn Approved. OPEN DAILY TO THE PUBLIC. id#19p02c14..(more)
Phone | AddressTe Ara Pounamu—the Greenstone Pathway. Different beautiful West Coast guided walks, short half-day to five-day options. Walks have different themes and follow routes of early Maori explorers. Choose a walk to suit your ability. Amazing places including mountain hot pools, limestone canyons, glaciers, searching for jade. Everything supplied...(more)
Phone | Address | MapFREE up your money with this deal. All these options on the same tour! Rainforest Walk, Amazing Glow-worms, Cliff Jump, Zipline Sky Ride, Cave Tubing, Maori Legends, River Rapids, Rock Hydro-Slide, Pleasure Spa. This cunningly-designed tour lets you choose as you go! Everything is optional. Design yourself an adrenaline packed adventure, a family fun trip or an "eco nature" tour...(more)
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Take a breathtaking guided trip on the West Coast's longest glacier amidst fascinating ice formations with New Zealand's most experienced glacier guiding company. To ensure your safety, our guides are trained through the internationally recognized New Zealand Mountain Guides Association. We offer a full range of trips to suit all fitness levels...(more)
Phone | Address | MapWe specialise in top-quality, personal tours to the breathtaking glaciers of Franz Josef and Fox, world-famous Lake Matheson, and the historic settlement of Okarito. Our tours are specially designed for clients who want to learn about the wonders of this incredible natural environment. Safe and interesting experiences in this temperate rainforest region for all...(more)
Phone | Address | MapGreat Kiwi walks—the ultimate New Zealand wilderness trekking. Our 'Great Kiwi Walks' offer true inspiration for the soul! Enjoy half to full-day eco-trekking amongst lush native rainforest, ancient river valleys and stunning alpine scenery with access by air or jet boat. Our helicopter-walk-jetboat adventures include the Siberia Wilderness Adventure and Jumboland Wilderness Adventure...(more)
Phone | AddressWe will show you the highlights of the West Coast of the South Island and make your holiday one you will remember forever. Enjoy our fantastic MULTI DAY TOURS following the ancient greenstone trails of the Maori, or walk the pathways of our pioneers. You can also choose from one of our many day tours. id#08d07c12..(more)
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Award winning restaurant Matheson Cafe is to one side of the entrance. We have a fantastic reputation for all our gourmet delights and the range of menus. On the other side of the entrance is ReflectioNZ. A unique and classy New Zealand themed gift shop and gallery...(more)
Phone | Address | MapWe specialise in small group tours in the South Island of New Zealand. Knowledgeable, friendly, professionally guided personalised tours. Clients guided every step of the way, with full interpretation, making your tour the most interesting and memorable experience. Tours customised to suit your needs. Photography tours, eco tours, glacier tours, West Coast tours or full South Island tours...(more)
Phone | Address | MapNO LICENSE REQUIRED! Just a taste for adventure and fun! Combine beautiful views with a mixture of mud and puddles and you get a taste of real off-roading. Whether on a quad, go kart or riding in our 8WD argo. Our family friendly staff will ensure you leave with a big smile on your face! Disabled travellers more than welcome...(more)
Phone | Address | MapUnique combination of natural landforms, diverse ecosystems and spectacular caves and arches born of a million years of undisturbed isolation. Tucked away in a unique and remote corner of the warm rainforest of the Northern West Coast of New Zealand, near Karamea is the Oparara. Discover this beautiful and special area with us...(more)
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We specialise in South Island walking and cycling tours for the older active age group – incorporating day walks and adventures such as jet boating, wine-tasting and scenic flights. Visiting lesser-known locations away from the crowds and using unique comfortable accommodation in secluded places, we make sure you experience the real New Zealand...(more)
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Specialising in selected tours around the Haast area. Explore the rainforests, with 800-year-old Rimu trees, view Hector Dolphins, Fiordland Crested Penguins and Fur Seals in their natural environment. The Haast, centrepiece of The South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. Experience nature as it happens...(more)
Phone | Address | MapTraverse the Southern Alps through Haast Pass to the West Coast of the South Island. Tours that feature TranzAlpine Railway, West Coast Rainforest, Franz Josef Glacier, with time to walk/fly Glacier. Optional tour of Shantytown. Also spectacular tours of Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mt Cook, West Coast Glaciers, Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Waitomo Caves and the Bay of Islands available...(more)
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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...(more)
Phone | Address | MapWelcome to Skydive New Zealand. Voted the 2nd most scenic skydive in the world (Lonely Planet). Our leisurely flight to altitude takes us over the Fox Glacier and up close to Aoraki/Mount Cook - this is truly the best scenery on offer in New Zealand...(more)
Phone | Address | MapWalk 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 gold panning, or if you dare fly back high across the Buller river on the high speed Cometline. En route to the West Coast...(more)
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A scenic flight is the best way to experience the dramatic glacier terrain of the West Coast. The Helicopter Line offers both scenic flights and the Franz Josef Heli Hike. The Heli Hike discovers up close the phenomenon of glaciers. Combine two awesome scenic helicopter flights with a unique guided walk...(more)
Phone | Address | MapTrampers transport to all tracks in the northern part of the South Island, including Kahurangi Park, Nelson Lakes and Abel Tasman. For all numbers of persons we can pick up by 4WD from accommodation or airport anytime of day to one or both ends of tracks including: Heaphy, Tablelands, Wangapeka, the Cobb Valley, and the Leslie Karamea...(more)
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Experience New Zealand's only sea to mountain jetboat safari. The environment is breathtaking, on a river that delivers so much more than you would expect... Enjoy rapids, ocean, jetboat thrills, dense bush, birdsong and an optional bushwalk. The area is so pristine it's hard to tell where the native bush finishes and the reflection in the water starts...(more)
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Visit New Zealand's only White Heron (Kotuku) nesting colony. The beautiful White Heron breeds only in a single secret location in what is one of the most romantic parts of the country—in the Waitangiroto nature reserve—part of the South Westland World Heritage area. Rainforest nature tours and scenic jetboating all year round...(more)
Phone | Address | MapWelcome to the South Island's premier flight tour operator offering the unique perspective afforded from the air. We offer scenic tours, air safaris and chartered flights. Fly to some of New Zealand's most majestic and untouched areas including Mt Cook, Fiordland National Park, Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers deep in the delightful Southern Alps. Come fly...(more)
Phone | Address | MapBike Track provides mountain bike transport to New Zealand cycle tracks in the top of the South Island of New Zealand...(more)
Daily glacier updates, live weather cameras, visitor maps and suggested itineraries. Info on accommodation, attractions, activities, scenic flights, walking tracks, restaurants and cafes...(more)
Set high in Arthur's Pass National Park, it's one of NZ's greatest skiing & snowboarding locations. Gentle slopes for beginners & adrenalin-pumping challenges for experts. One of the few places where you can stay in our on-field lodge, paying a fraction of commercial field prices. Book your Arthurs Pass accommodation and activities online right now. id#31r12b17..(more)
Heaphy Track Scheduled Bus Service. Comfortable scheduled bus service. Other services include luggage delivery, car storage and car relocation for those that want their vehicle waiting at the other end...(more)
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