West Coast Travel Guide

New Zealand

Punakaiki showing rugged coastline, a sunset and a bay or harbour
Fox Glacier which includes mountains
Fox Glacier showing forest scenes
Fox Glacier showing forests, a sunset and a lake or waterhole
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Fox Glacier showing forests, a sunset and a lake or waterhole
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Known for Glaciers, Hiking and Nature
Westland Tai Poutini National Park awaits: its glaciers, hiking, museums and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Franz Josef Glacier
  • Fox Glacier
  • Fox Glacier
Mount Aspiring National Park
Mount Aspiring National Park
Known for Rainforests, Jungles and Waterfalls
Explore Mount Aspiring National Park: its rainforest and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Routeburn Track
  • Fantail Falls
Punakaiki featuring general coastal views and a sunset
Greymouth
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Family-friendly
Explore Greymouth: its beer, glaciers, beaches and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Rapahoe Beach
Hokitika
Hokitika
Known for Friendly people, Beaches and Sea
Explore secluded Hokitika: its beaches, oceanfront, wildlife and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Sunset Point
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Known for Dining, Glaciers and Mountains
Get away to romantic Franz Josef Glacier! Enjoy the glaciers, hiking and local cuisine.

Reasons to visit

  • Glacier Hot Pools
Haast
Haast
Known for Bars, Excursions and Glaciers
Explore Haast: its glaciers, cafes, safaris and more!