FRWest Coast New Zealand
Travel guides for West Coast: Viator.com, westcoastnz.com
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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| Risque Bingo | 1.3 KM Hokitika |
| In an innovative and risqué move, the Kumara Residents Trust is putting the fun in FUNdraiser by inviting you to ‘get your glam on and drag yourself out for a fabulous late night where anything can happen’. The Risqué Bingo party, hosted by ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Seaview Lodge, Hokitika, Westland Distance: 1.3 KM from Hokitika | |
| Sofia Talvik - Americana / Folk with Swedish Roots | 0.6 KM Greymouth |
| Sofia Talvik - World Tour 2019. During 2019 Swedish artist Sofia Talvik is embarking on a world tour that includes several European countries, New Zeeland and an extensive U.S tour. Sofia Talviks is an Americana/Folk musician and her music has ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Regent Theatre, Greymouth, Grey Distance: 0.6 KM from Greymouth | |
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| Mighty Brother - She'll Be Right Tour '19 | 15.1 KM Punakaiki |
| Mighty Brother is a New Orleans-based indie rock band with a genre-bending repertoire of upbeat originals ranging from Avett-inspired Americana to Radiohead-esque art rock. Soaring harmonies and striking melodies knit an eclectic sound, guiding ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Barrytown Hall, Greymouth, Grey Distance: 15.1 KM from Punakaiki | |
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| Art In the Park 2019 | 1.2 KM Greymouth |
| Art in the Park is a vibrant, exciting festival of West Coast arts, featuring visual arts including painting, sculpture, pottery, carving, weaving, photography and objects of art - a new category. There will also be some visiting artists of note from ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Greymouth High School, Greymouth, Grey Distance: 1.2 KM from Greymouth | |
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| The Original Gypsy Fair – Est'd 1990 | 1 KM Westport |
| For almost thirty years The Original Gypsy Fair has been travelling NZ and we will be Back in Westport (for the first time in 17 years) at the Patterson park aka the Race course for our 23 fair of the 2018-2019 season. As always we will be ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Westport Racecourse, Westport, Buller Distance: 1 KM from Westport | |
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| Join Us At Our Pop Up Open Day | 0.3 KM Greymouth |
| Learn about what the Blind Foundation can do for you and your family. Check out our equipment display, or just drop by for a cuppa and a chat. We’ll also be running a free information session at 2:00pm. Why Use Smart Technology? How Smart ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Greymouth Uniting Church, Greymouth, Grey Distance: 0.3 KM from Greymouth | |
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| Revell Street Market Wildfoods | 0.5 KM Hokitika |
| Get your wild on for the 30th Hokitika Wildfoods Festival. Meet your local crafters, creators, bakers, buskers, movers and shakers at Hokitika's one only, year-round, permanent Community Market. It also just happens to be our 4th Birthday on the ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Revell Street Market, Hokitika, Westland Distance: 0.5 KM from Hokitika | |
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| Hokitika Wildfoods Festival 2019 | 0.2 KM Hokitika |
| Wildfoods is turning 30! Yes! the 9th March 2019 is the iconic Hokitika Wildfoods Festival’s 30th Anniversary and we have an extra special program lined up for our 30th birthday. Heighten your senses and captivate your taste buds with daring ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Cass Square, Hokitika, Westland Distance: 0.2 KM from Hokitika | |
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| The Original Gypsy Fair – Est'd 1990 | 3.2 KM Greymouth |
| For almost thirty years The Original Gypsy Fair has been travelling NZ and we will be back in Greymouth at the wonderful Omoto Racecourse for our 24th fair of the 2018-2019 season. As always we will be bringing an expansive range of handcrafted ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Greymouth Racecourse, Greymouth, Grey Distance: 3.2 KM from Greymouth | |
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| Mockingbird | 0.6 KM Hokitika |
| Mockingbird - a comedy about mental health. Fresh from sell-out seasons in Norway, Sydney and Waipu. Based on the true stories of four generations of women and their devilish alter egos, Mockingbird is a tongue-in-cheek portrayal of postnatal ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika, Westland Distance: 0.6 KM from Hokitika | |
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| SGCNZ Buller/West Coast Regional UOSWSF 2019 | 0.9 KM Westport |
| So much of what is happening in politics and society right now parallels what happens within Shakespeare’s plays – and we’re not just talking Trump. With this in mind, the ‘new takes’ on the works of the Bard will be performed by ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Buller High School, Westport, Buller Distance: 0.9 KM from Westport | |
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| The Developing Brain - Hokitika | 0.3 KM Hokitika |
| Captivating audiences over 200 times per year to sell out events in New Zealand, Australia & Internationally, renowned neuroscience educator, Nathan Wallis brings his talk "The Developing Brain" to Hokitika. Nathan Wallis provides an informative ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Regent Theatre, Hokitika, Westland Distance: 0.3 KM from Hokitika | |
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| Open Mic Night | 2.6 KM Franz Josef |
| Grab your fiddle and a mate and join us for some music making! We have Guitars, Drums, Mic, Piano... 9pm (ish) till late first and third Wednesday of the month. Brewery Hospitality for performers. Locals and visitors welcome! Make a night of ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Snake Bite Brewery, Franz Josef, Westland Distance: 2.6 KM from Franz Josef | |
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| Aro - Manu Album Release Tour | 15.1 KM Punakaiki |
| Aro are setting off on their debut album release tour around the country from February to May 2019, following their official album release on Feb 15th. Aro's sound is distinctly Aotearoa/NZ pop, with a range of other influences including RnB, Jazz, ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Barrytown Hall, Greymouth, Grey Distance: 15.1 KM from Punakaiki | |
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| Saturday Market | 0.5 KM Hokitika |
| Revell Street Indoor Market is open every Saturday. We have a fantastic collection of local arts and crafts. Interested in having a stall? Are you travelling NZ and like to make and create and have products you're interested in selling? Feel free ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Revell Street Market, Hokitika, Westland Distance: 0.5 KM from Hokitika | |
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| Mountainfilm On Tour 2019 | 0.3 KM Hokitika |
| Mountainfilm uses the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. Telluride Mountainfilm is a dynamic organisation with a festival of films, people, stories and ideas that celebrates indomitable spirit, educates and ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Regent Theatre, Hokitika, Westland Distance: 0.3 KM from Hokitika | |
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| Around Brunner | 24.8 KM Kumara |
| Around Brunner Cycle Ride - Saturday 4th May 2019. 2019 will see Around Brunner have a major change, with the Start and Finish being at Moana Hotel Lake Brunner. This changes the race significantly and eliminates the traffic issues in central ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Moana Hotel, Moana, Grey Distance: 24.8 KM from Kumara | |
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| The Big Bike Film Night | 0.3 KM Hokitika |
| Prepare to be inspired! The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission sharing the best cycling short films from around the world with you. Showcasing our 2019 collection that has everything a cycling-centric audience could want - action, drama, ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Regent Theatre, Hokitika, Westland Distance: 0.3 KM from Hokitika | |
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| The Big Bike Film Night | 0.7 KM Westport |
| Prepare to be inspired! The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission sharing the best cycling short films from around the world with you. Showcasing our 2019 collection that has everything a cycling-centric audience could want - action, drama, ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: NBS Theatre, Westport, Buller Distance: 0.7 KM from Westport | |
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| Matariki Glow Show | 0.7 KM Westport |
| “Only 30 seconds gone and all of us are captivated, spellbound and lapping it up.” - Alan Scott-Theatre Review 15,000+ children saw this extraordinary show in 2017/18. 700 schools will hear about it in 2019. 20,000+ children will see it in ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: NBS Theatre, Westport, Buller Distance: 0.7 KM from Westport | |
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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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