Okarito and Whataroa are small settlements located on the West Coast of New Zealand. Okarito is a small coastal settlement surrounded by the Okarito Lagoon, New Zealand's largest unmodified wetland. Whataroa rests on the southern banks of the Whataroa River. Both towns are surrounded by native forestry. Te Taho village is just a short drive from Whataroa.

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Okarito and Whataroa

Okarito and Whataroa are small settlements on the West Coast. The Okarito Lagoon is New Zealand's largest unmodified wetland covering 3,240 hectares of shallow water.

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  • GLACIER VALLEY ECO TOURS - Franz Josef

    We 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)

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    +64 3 752 0699 NZ local time 11:18 PM, Sun 27 May
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    0800 999 739 (only within NZ)
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    PO Box 62, Franz Josef, Westland, New Zealand
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  • WHITE HERON SANCTUARY TOURS - Whataroa, Westland

    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)

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    +64 3 753 4120 NZ local time 11:18 PM, Sun 27 May
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    0800 523 456 (only within NZ)
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    PO Box 19, Whataroa, South Westland, New Zealand
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