FRWest Coast New Zealand
Travel guides for West Coast: Viator.com, westcoastnz.com
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West Coast Climate and Weather
What to do in West Coast
Back to top| Milford Sound - Wanaka - Queenstown NZ | 0.8 KM Aringa |
| Scenic Flight in the the New Zealand Wilderness-4hrs of adventure in two World Heritage National Parks. View glaciers, waterfalls, mountain lakes, native forest, rivers, valleys and wild untouched wilderness amongst the Southern Alps during your spectacular flight to Milford Sound then enjoy a 2 hour Scenic Boat Cruise on the Fiord before a 45 minute flight back to Wanaka | |
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| Hiking on Mount Aspiring | 4.2 KM Aringa |
| Mount Aspirin is the 3rd highest mountain of New Zealand. 1 hour away from Wanaka, the national park is beautiful. | |
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| Fox and Franz Josef Heliservices | 2.6 KM Franz Josef |
| Scenic helicopter flights with snow landings. Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman glaciers. Mount Cook, Mount Tasman. From 20 minute, 30 minute and 40 minute options. We are the only 100% locally owned and operated helicopter company licensed to land at all designated landing sites within the Westland National Park. Also transport for skiers, climbers, hunters, film crew, photographers. | |
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| Skydive the glaciers with Skydive Fox Glacier | 17.6 KM Franz Josef |
| Skydive from 16,000ft above the West Coast glaciers with Skydive Fox Glacier. Surrounded by rainforests, glaciers, Mount Cook & Mount Tasman and the Tasman Sea, Fox Glacier is one of New Zealand's most beautiful places to skydive. Email [email protected] or call 0800 751 0080 to skydive with us! | |
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| Scenic tours for Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers | 17.9 KM Franz Josef |
| A range of scenic tours by bus connect Franz Josef, Fox Glacier, Wanaka and Queenstown. The tours are an excellent way to see the wild coastlines, ancient glaciers, mountain ranges and native rainforest of the west coast region in luxury coaches. The various tour options are especially useful for connecting towns in travel itineraries for the region. | |
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| Franz Joseph glacier | 2.7 KM Franz Josef |
| Walk the Franz Joseph glacier. This is a unique and incredible experience. The guides are nice and the atmosphere very relaxed. You can choose the 1/2 or full day, or visit by helicopter. You probably need to book in advance. | |
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| Franz Josef Glacier - Heli Hike | 2.7 KM Franz Josef |
| Combine an awesome scenic helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier with a unique guided walk amongst the ice caves, pinnacles and seracs of this pristine alpine environment. You'll see the extraordinary colours of the ice-flow from above, and then up close, on an unforgettable guided hike amongst the glacial ice formations with the professional and experienced Franz Josef Glac | |
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| On yer bike! 4wd motorbike adventure tours | 6.6 KM Greymouth |
| Exciting 4wd motorbike tours through spectacular West Coast rainforest.Anyone 5 years and older can ride our motorbikes.Our protective clothing and boots will keep you clean so you can enjoy river crossings and muddy, wild West Coast tracks. Our friendly guides will show you how to ride. | |
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| The Gold Room - Gold Nuggets & Jewellery | 0.4 KM Hokitika |
| At The Gold Room Westland's rich gold mining story comes to life, as beautiful jewellery crafted from the locally found natural gold nuggets and flakes. Watch our jeweller working with the natural gold, creating the exclusive piece of unique nugget jewellery. Our philosophy when creating jewellery with the natural gold is to leave the nuggets in their original state. Open 7 da | |
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| The Pancakes Rocks | 1 KM Punakaiki |
| Stop in Punakaiki to have a look at the Pancake Rocks. Don't blink, you might miss it. The waves are impressive and so is the landscape. | |
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| BlackWater Rafting, Adventure Caving, Gloworm Tour | 21.8 KM Westport |
| Take the narrow gauge 'Rain Forest Train' and try 'Underworld Rafting' & 'The Charleston Gloworm Tour'. Combine fun and discovery with amazing Glow Worm displays and formations in the awes inspiring Nile River Caves at Westport on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. Trips: daily, $105 & $55. $220 for the 'full on' Adventure Caving. Phone: 03 789 6686. | |
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Current and upcoming events in West Coast
Back to top| Jan Preston Piano Boogie Trio Granity Show | 24.9 KM Westport |
| Following Jan's successful tour of the South Island in 2020, they are back by popular demand with a full Trio on the go. Jan will be playing her trademark Boogie piano, singing her bluesy vocals and presenting some new songs as well as an ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: The Lyric Theatre - Granity, Buller Distance: 24.9 KM from Westport | |
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| Fundraising Cello Recital | 0.6 KM Greymouth |
| Fundraising concert Tour One of 11 concerts of fundraising tour featuring Tomas Hurnik on baroque cello. A unique opportunity to support a collection of baroque instruments for young New Zealand musicians. Come to rediscover the beauty of ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: St Patrick’s Church - Greymouth, Grey Distance: 0.6 KM from Greymouth | |
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Camping and overnight campervan parking in West Coast
Back to top| Westport Holiday Park | 0.5 KM Westport |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Wi-Fi (Fees Apply) | |
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| Cafe And Camping Area | 0.6 KM Aringa |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Toilets, Shopping (Fees Apply) | |
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| Ocean Beach Cobden | 2.1 KM Greymouth |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers Free | |
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| Seal Colony Camp Ground Top 10 Westport | 4.2 KM Westport |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Wi-Fi, Shopping (Fees Apply) | |
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| Greymouth KIWI Holiday Park and Motels | 4.9 KM Greymouth |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Wi-Fi (Fees Apply) | |
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| Lake Mahinapua Hokitika | 9.9 KM Hokitika |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Lake Wanaka Top End | 10.2 KM Aringa |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers Free | |
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| Slab Hut Creek Road | 14.5 KM Reefton |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power (Fees Apply) | |
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| Okarito Camp Ground | 16.1 KM Franz Josef |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Showers (Fees Apply) | |
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| Fox Glacier Camp Ground | 18 KM Franz Josef |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Wi-Fi, Shopping (Fees Apply) | |
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| Lake Kaniere Lake Front | 18.1 KM Hokitika |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers (Fees Apply) | |
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| Haast Roaring Billy Waterall | 22.4 KM Haast |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers Free | |
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| Lake Hawera Conservation Park Kidds Bush | 23.4 KM Aringa |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers (Fees Apply) | |
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| Lake Brunner Motor Camp | 24.3 KM Kumara |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Showers (Fees Apply) | |
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| Ngakawau Tavern Car Park Free | 27.7 KM Westport |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Showers Free | |
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| Pleasant Flat Clutha Valley | 30.6 KM Aringa |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers (Fees Apply) | |
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| Lake Paringa Basic Camping | 34.6 KM Haast |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Showers (Fees Apply) | |
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| Kakapotahi Waitaha River | 36.1 KM Hokitika |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Toilets Free | |
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| Harihari Wanganui River | 42.2 KM Franz Josef |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers Free | |
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