Activities and Attractions
West Coast

West Coast New Zealand offers a wide range of tourist attractions and activities for visitors. Outdoor recreation, adventure activities, attractions for all ages & interests, wildlife & nature, restaurants & cafes, entertainment and shopping. Other tourism related services in West Coast include venues for functions, conferences and weddings and professional organisers.

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The West Coast includes Westport, Karamea, Punakaiki, Greymouth, Hokitika, Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, Whataroa, Harihari, Haast, Lake Brunner, Reefton and Buller. To find listings in specific areas of the West Coast / Westland, please select a sub region from the list below.

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Air Safaris Scenic Flights Mt Cook Franz Josef
Every seat a window seat. Get the big picture!
The flight of a lifetime, the "Grand Traverse" is a spectacular scenic flightseeing experience allowing you to explore Mount Cook and Westland National Parks. This magnificent flight encompasses over 200 kilometres of New Zealand's most spectacular alpine scenery. Flying from Lake Tekapo, Glentanner Park & Franz Josef with inter-airport flights for coach tour passengers.
In The Glaciers Scenic Flights
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Air Safaris Scenic Flights Mt Cook Franz Josef Every seat a window seat. Get the big picture!
Matheson Cafe, ReflectioNZ Gift Gallery & Lake Matheson Walkway
Don't miss this incredible location.
Lake Matheson, famous for its picture perfect reflections of Mount Cook & Tasman. Superb views of Fox Glacier from our award winning cafe / restaurant at the entrance to the Lake Matheson walking track. Unique New Zealand gift shop. 5 mins drive from Fox Glacier.
In The Glaciers Food & Wine and in The Glaciers Souvenirs & Shopping and in The Glaciers Walking & Hiking
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Matheson Cafe, ReflectioNZ Gift Gallery & Lake Matheson Walkway Don't miss this incredible location.
Fox Glacier Guiding
Guided trips on the West Coast's less crowded glacier.
Take a breathtaking guided walk, helihike or ice climb amidst fascinating ice formations with New Zealand's most experienced glacier guiding company. Our aim is to provide an intimate and special experience, so we guide fewer people on the glacier.
In The Glaciers Snow & Mountains and in The Glaciers Walking & Hiking
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Fox Glacier Guiding Guided trips on the West Coast's less crowded glacier.
Hokitika Wild Food Festival 10 March 2012
World famous for it's extremely wild culinary experience!
The iconic annual Hokitika Wildfoods Festival on the West Coast celebrates New Zealand's indigenous food and gives the festival goer a 'wild' experience that they will never forget. With live music & entertainment throughout the day and an emphasis on novel, tasty & healthy wildfood, this is a uniquely wild day out.
In Greymouth / Hokitika Attractions and in Greymouth / Hokitika Entertainment and in Greymouth / Hokitika Food & Wine
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Hokitika Wild Food Festival 10 March 2012 World famous for it's extremely wild culinary experience!
Wilderness Lodge, Arthurs Pass & Lake Moeraki
Tranquil retreats in harmony with the environment
Superior eco-lodge accommodation set in two stunningly wild & scenic parts of the South Island; the rugged West Coast and the Southern Alps. Each lodge offers ensuite accommodation, gourmet food & wine, warm hospitality, guided nature tours & eco experiences. The perfect places to relax & unwind.
In South Westland Wildlife & Nature
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Wilderness Lodge, Arthurs Pass & Lake Moeraki Tranquil retreats in harmony with the environment
Skydive New Zealand Tandem skydiving starting from the West Coast of New Zealand.

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Skydive Franz
Priced from: $295
Skydive Franz offers potentially the best skydiving experience available in the world. What better way... . . . .
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Franz Josef Heli-Rafting
Priced from: $595
Often Described as 'New Zealand's Grand Canyon', the West Coast's awesome granite gorges provide you... . . . .
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Franz Josef - Trailblazer Riverbed Run 4x4
Priced from: $45
Trailblazer Riverbed Run. 12 circuits of eye bulging, whiteknuckle adrenaline. You'll get the most exhilarating... . . . .
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Franz Josef - Trailblazer Riverbed Run 4x4
Wild West Adventure Company
Priced from: $125
Booking with the Wild West Adventure Company assures you of realistic and reliable advice. Sixteen... . . . .
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Hokitika Heli-Rafting
Priced from: $449
Often Described as 'New Zealand's Grand Canyon', the West Coast's awesome granite gorges provide you... . . . .
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Hokitika Heli-Rafting

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