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| I Am Giant Life in Captivity - Album Release Tour | 2 KM Greymouth |
| Over the last decade, I Am Giant have dominated mainstream rock radio in New Zealand and wowed some of the biggest festival audiences around the world with their melodic alternative rock anthems. And although they’ve had a phenomenal impact on ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Australasian Hotel, Greymouth, Grey Distance: 2 KM from Greymouth | |
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| Looking For Alaska - Calling Out Single Release Tour | 15.1 KM Punakaiki |
| Looking For Alaska are hitting the road this April in support of their new single "Calling Out," bringing their tight harmonies and upbeat pop-folk to audiences around New Zealand. Looking For Alaska offer up a sound rooted in country-style guitar ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Barrytown Hall, Greymouth, Grey Distance: 15.1 KM from Punakaiki | |
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| Anthonie Tonnon | 16.1 KM Franz Josef |
| After an Australian tour, and a run of shows and festivals in New Zealand, Anthonie Tonnon is announcing eight more shows in the corners of both islands in April. Tonnon will play music from the recent Extended Player Two Free Hands, and also preview ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Donovan's Store, Okarito, Westland Distance: 16.1 KM from Franz Josef | |
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| Taiko Festival | 0.1 KM Punakaiki |
| Tiki Taane to headline 2018?? Taiko Festival. “Solar-powered musical activist” Tiki Taane headlines next April’s Taiko Festival in Punakaiki. The 2018 festival will be the fourth time the event has been held to mark the return of ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Punakaiki Beach Camp, Punakaiki, Buller Distance: 0.1 KM from Punakaiki | |
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| Anthonie Tonnon: CANCELLED | 15.1 KM Punakaiki |
| The EP and single, Two Free Hands, is Tonnon’s first imprint from two years of international touring and experimentation. The single spent a number of weeks at the top of the NZ alt radio charts at the end of last year, and, due to demand, the CD ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Barrytown Hall, Greymouth, Grey Distance: 15.1 KM from Punakaiki | |
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| Search Engine | 0.6 KM Greymouth |
| Shimmering light and captivating movement fill the universe of Search Engine. Within this luminous, metallic world, three choreographers explore and define their experiences of what it means to seek out and to search within our technologically driven ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Regent Theatre, Greymouth, Grey Distance: 0.6 KM from Greymouth | |
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| Broken Lexicon - South Island Tour | 0.7 KM Reefton |
| Wellington based Indie-Acoustic duo Broken Lexicon produce a sound that is part Folk-Funk, part Gypsy-Jazz, part Indie-Pop and entirely compelling to listen to. The duo is made up of New Zealand Singer/Songwriter Brook Davies and Russian born ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Reefton Workingmens Club, Reefton, Buller Distance: 0.7 KM from Reefton | |
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| Understanding Your Farming Business | 2.2 KM Greymouth |
| Understanding Your Farming Business (UYFB) - Engaging women as critical farming partners Would you like to better understand what drives your sheep and beef farm? Do you want the skills and confidence to participate more fully in your ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: The Ashley Hotel, Greymouth, Grey Distance: 2.2 KM from Greymouth | |
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| Understanding Your Farming Business | 18.5 KM Franz Josef |
| Understanding Your Farming Business (UYFB) - Engaging women as critical farming partners Would you like to better understand what drives your sheep and beef farm? Do you want the skills and confidence to participate more fully in your ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Fox Glacier, Fox Glacier Township, Westland Distance: 18.5 KM from Franz Josef | |
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| Hopetoun Brown and The Genius of Finn Scholes | 2.6 KM Franz Josef |
| Horn-heavy duo and 2017 Taite Prize finalists Hopetoun Brown are joined on stage by arguably the country’s finest trumpet player, Finn Scholes. Throughout two energetic sets they’ll swap trumpets, saxophones, bass clarinets, tubas, trombones ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Snake Bite Brewery, Franz Josef, Westland Distance: 2.6 KM from Franz Josef | |
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| Hopetoun Brown and The Genius of Finn Scholes | 0.6 KM Hokitika |
| Horn-heavy duo and 2017 Taite Prize finalists Hopetoun Brown are joined on stage by arguably the country’s finest trumpet player, Finn Scholes. Throughout two energetic sets they’ll swap trumpets, saxophones, bass clarinets, tubas, trombones ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika, Westland Distance: 0.6 KM from Hokitika | |
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| Wilson Dixon - What A Country! | 0.7 KM Westport |
| Off the back of his sell-out shows at the Dunedin Fringe Festival, Wilson Dixon is back on our shores for the NZ International Comedy Festival and his first solo National Tour with his brand new show "What A Country!". The Multi Award winning ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: NBS Theatre, Westport, Buller Distance: 0.7 KM from Westport | |
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| Hopetoun Brown and The Genius of Finn Scholes | 15.1 KM Punakaiki |
| Horn-heavy duo and 2017 Taite Prize finalists Hopetoun Brown are joined on stage by arguably the country’s finest trumpet player, Finn Scholes. Throughout two energetic sets they’ll swap trumpets, saxophones, bass clarinets, tubas, trombones ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Barrytown Hall, Greymouth, Grey Distance: 15.1 KM from Punakaiki | |
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| Hopetoun Brown and The Genius of Finn Scholes | 0.7 KM Reefton |
| Horn-heavy duo and 2017 Taite Prize finalists Hopetoun Brown are joined on stage by arguably the country’s finest trumpet player, Finn Scholes. Throughout two energetic sets they’ll swap trumpets, saxophones, bass clarinets, tubas, trombones ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Reefton Workingmens Club, Reefton, Buller Distance: 0.7 KM from Reefton | |
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| The Big Bike Film Night | 0.3 KM Hokitika |
| Lights. Cameras. Bikes! We're on a mission -sharing the best cycling short films from around the world with you! The Big Bike Film Night treats pedal punters with a collection of movies that has everything a cycling centric audience could want- ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Regent Theatre, Hokitika, Westland Distance: 0.3 KM from Hokitika | |
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| Spring Challenge | 3.9 KM Westport |
| The fact you're on this page and reading this, then you can do it. It's that simple! Welcome. The Spring Challenge is an adventure race for women which began in New Zealand in 2007. It is a team event where 3-women do the entire course ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Carters Beach Domain, Westport, Buller Distance: 3.9 KM from Westport | |
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| The ABBA Show | 0.6 KM Greymouth |
| Direct from Australia, and following more than 5000 international shows, the world’s premier live ABBA tribute - The ABBA Show - is coming to town! Far from being ‘just another cover band’, The ABBA Show is a full-scale theatrical production ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Regent Theatre, 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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