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, adventures and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Franz Josef 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, Beaches 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, glaciers and more!

Reasons to visit

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

Reasons to visit

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