West Coast Heritage and History
The West Coast is New Zealand’s least populated and one of its most pristine regions with an abundance of overpowering landscapes including glaciers, coastlines, forests and mountains. West Coast Heritage and History Activities include a range of activities that explore its rich Maori, Victorian European, mining or natural history. West Coast heritage and history activities may include old Maori pas, gold mining ghost towns, pioneer towns, gold panning and more. more
West Coast heritage and history activities take you deep into the history of this moody, brooding and incredibly wet region. The West Coast’s history activities cater for all ages and preferences with activities for families and adventurers alike.
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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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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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WEST COAST TOURS - Greymouth
WEST COAST TOURS - Greymouth
Mobile-friendly - Explore West Coast offers visitors to the region a scenic tours service around the West Coast of the South Island. We offer a range of unique and scenic tours giving you a chance to explore the Untamed Natural Wilderness of the West Coast region. Scenic tours of Punakaiki, Lake Brunner, Hokitika Gorge and the Glaciers are available.
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- +64 3 768 7080
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- The Railway Station, 164 Mackay Street, Greymouth, New Zealand
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