See & Do

Westport and Karamea

One of New Zealand’s nine great walks, the Heaphy Track, finishes (or starts, depending on which way you’re heading) at Karamea. The 82-kilometre, four-day tramp attracts visitors from all over the world every year.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Join us for a Scenic Cruise or Fishing Charter on Lake Mapourika - just minutes from Franz Josef Glacier.  Lake Mapourika's mirror-like water boasts panoramic views of the Southern Alps and Glaciers.

Punakaiki

Underworld Rafting: Is a “Cave Rafting Adventure” in the Paparoa National Park. Located in Charleston.

Hokitika

High quality heli-rafting tours. Something for everyone from scenic floats to extreme grade 5. Also offering adventure fishing, overnight expeditions & customised trips.

Westport and Karamea

There are three bike trails near Westport on the West Coast.

Grey District

Action packed off road adventures for all ages through 300 acres of West Coast rainforest and farm.

Punakaiki

Walks in the Punakaiki area of the West Coast of New Zealand.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

The only quad bike ride in New Zealand with glacial views and the thrill of riding through West Coast dense rainforest, riverbeds and glorious mud.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Glacier Country Helicopters offer a choice of three scenic flight across the rainforests, glaciers and mountains that form our incredible backyard.

Haast

Learn about the gold, timber, coal, Maori and aviation history of the West Coast at the many heritage sites on the West Coast.

Grey District

Mountain biking trails near Greymouth.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Discover the glacier wonderland on close-up scenic flights with Glacier Helicopters.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

The unsurpassed views and mountain reflections from the forested shores of Lake Matheson make this easy walk one of the most popular on the West Coast.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Affordable accommodation in Franz Josef with free soup, breakfast, popcorn, spa pool, and international phone calls.

Hokitika

Precision Helicopters Hokitika is based adjacent to the Hokitika Gorge.

Punakaiki

The Nile River Rainforest Train Is a short interpretative train journey through primeval rain forest whilst seated in small open sided carriages.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Discover the glacier wonderland on close-up scenic flights with Glacier Helicopters.

Hokitika

Walk or mountain bike along the western shores of Lake Kaniere through lush lakeside forest, passing many picturesque bays and numerous forest streams.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Scenic helicopter flights and snow landings above Fox and Franz Josef glaciers.

Reefton

The old gold miners, timber millers and horse packers of the West Coast knew how to build a track and make it last. Nowadays, many of these historic tracks can still be ridden, but with a more sophisticated ride - a mountain bike.

Punakaiki

Paparoa National Park features coastal forest along a spectacular coastline.

Moana

Guided fishing tours lakes, rivers and streams. Try your luck at sight casting to wild browns.

Hokitika

This fabulous uniquely original tour will lead you on a journey of discovery along the Arahura River - known as one of the richest sources of Pounamu (Greenstone) in New Zealand.

Haast

The best way to experience the West Coasts untamed natural wilderness is to simply get out there among it.

Haast

Discover wilderness in comfort and style at New Zealand's premier nature lodge.

Grey District

Wildsouth Discovery is a specialist New Zealand tour company offering bespoke, exclusive tours and extraordinary service in South island.

Haast

Jackson Bay is a working fishing port and a popular fishing spot in summer, it's a great place to catch crayfish and just meander.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Westland Tai Poutini National Park extends from the highest peaks of the Southern Alps to the Tasman Sea and is split by the Alpine Fault.

Grey District

Here at Shades of Jade we are proud to showcase Jade that is 100% genuine West Coast Jade.

Hokitika

A small community owned and operated centre.

Grey District

John Kennedy head guide of West Coast Encounters has worked in the tourism and hospitality industry for over 30 years and has an extensive history in tour guiding.

Punakaiki

Take a leisurely paddle on the Pororari River beneath towering limestone cliffs in the Paparoa National Park.

Haast

Ship Creek Walk is one of the best examples of swamp forest that you will come across and well worth stopping for on your journey along the West Coast.

Hokitika

Enjoy freedom kayaking or a cruise aboard the Eco Adventurer. Capture the picturesque beauty of the Mahinapua waterways along the original route used by pioneers, gold diggers and early explorers.

Hokitika

A gallery and carving studio filled with handmade jade pieces. Bonz 'N' Stonz is the authentic location to purchase professionally created jade, bone, and shell jewelry. You also have the option to carve your own Jade - Bone -Shell.

Grey District

If you want a special piece of authentic Māori pounamu ( jade or greenstone ) then come and visit Garth in his studio / gallery.

Hokitika

A contemporary, fresh and inspiring Gallery right in the heart of Hokitika

Westport and Karamea

Once a leading coal mining town, Denniston sits high on a steep incline railway once described as the eight wonder of the world.

Westport and Karamea

Tucked away in a corner of Kahurangi National Park, The Oparara has a magic all of its own, born of a million years of undisturbed isolation.

Grey District

Put together by owner/operator Colin Luff, this gallery features some of the West Coast's best local artists.

Westport and Karamea

In the heart of the village, the Last Resort has a tropical atmosphere and a warm West Coast welcome.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Stunning rental and fully guided kayak trips on the remote and tranquil Okarito Lagoon, with incredible views of the Southern Alps and Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Family friendly and suitable for all abilities.

Hokitika

The Hokitika Gorge is 33kms from Hokitika. The vivid turquoise water surrounded by lush native bush is well worth a visit.

Punakaiki

The pancake rocks in Punakaiki are the most visited natural attraction on the West Coast with good reason, they really do look like pancakes!

Grey District

Observe and participate in some great New Zealand stories and explore the heart of the nation at Shantytown. Engaging, interactive activities in a heritage setting.

Reefton

If you are looking at going rafting on some great New Zealand rivers, spending time in the outdoors, or taking the family out for a splash you have come to the right place.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Okarito Lagoon is New Zealand's largest unmodified wetland. A coastal lagoon, it is 130 kms south of Hokitika, covering an area of about 12km.

Haast

We offer visitors a rare opportunity to experience the untouched natural beauty of Te Wāhipounamu - World Heritage Area, while traveling in one of our custom designed fully enclosed jet boats.

Westport and Karamea

Walks in the Karamea and Kohaihai area in northern West Coast New Zealand.

Punakaiki

Book in to support and volunteer at our Punakaiki Coastal Restoration Project with Conservation Volunteers New Zealand. With your help, we are restoring the Sand Plain Forest and planting 170,000 trees on 75 hectares.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Enjoy moderate to easy walks around the township of Franz Josef and its glacier.

Grey District

Kingsgate Hotel, Greymouth provides ideal accommodation for all budgets and facilities for holiday makers, team building events and conferences alike.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

A unique experience to visit New Zealand’s only white heron nesting site in the Waitangi roto Nature Reserve.

Hokitika

An exhilarating tree top adventure among temperate rainforest giants.

Grey District

The TranzAlpine is rated as one of the world’s best train journeys, travelling from one coast of New Zealand to the other, over the spectacular Southern Alps.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Join us for a guided glacier experience you will never forget! Franz Josef Glacier Guides are proud to offer a range of world-class experiences designed to show you the very best of New Zealand's West Coast glaciers.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Lake Matheson, famous for its picture perfect reflections of Mount Cook & superb views of Fox Glacier. Visit our award winning café & unique gift gallery adjacent to the walkway. Don't miss this incredible location.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

We are New Zealand’s premier skydive company specialising in safety and fun. We’re one of only a few government safety approved skydive operators and are dedicated to the highest level of health and safety practices.

Grey District

New Zealands' worst mining distaster happened on 26 March 1896 at Brunner on the West Coast, killing 65 men.

Reefton

Walks in the Reefton, Waiuta and Lewis Pass area.

Hokitika

The West Coast Wilderness Trail showcases some of the most outstanding scenery on the South Island’s West Coast with a diversity of landscapes second to none. Grab your bike and explore this Grade 2 Easy trail.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Gillespies Beach, out of Fox Glacier, offers a scenic drive, lovely views of the Southern Alps, an historic cemetery and many coastal walks.

Hokitika

Step into our workshop and experience the beauty of jade, among Hokitika’s stunning natural setting. Meet New Zealand's finest greenstone artists and see them at work transforming raw stone into carved art.

Hokitika

The Hokitika Museum is a regional museum located in the heart of Westland and housed in the historic Carnegie Building. The Museum is currently closed for seismic strengthening, and we expect to be re-opened in late 2020 early 2021.

Haast

Salmon Farm licensed café specializing in fresh and smoked salmon products.

Hokitika

Hīkoi Waewae offer authentic cultural or heritage guided walks in Hokitika.

Grey District

Greymouth has plenty of walkways in the area to explore by foot.

Hokitika

Glory Days - Urban Pedals is a new bike hire business located in Hokitika on the West Coast of New Zealand.

Moana

From glow worms to walking tracks, fishing and boating to skiing and tramping, there's so much to see and done right on the edge of the rainforest.

Hokitika

The stunning Beachfront Hotel Hokitika is located in central Hokitika on New Zealand's West Coast and offers a wide range of quality accommodation, full dining, event facilities.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Sit back and relax as you are transported from land to the tranquil waters of the Okarito lagoon and rainforest waterways to view the birds, ancient plants and trees and the untouched landscape that combine to make the Okarito so magic.

Westport and Karamea

Welcome to Bazil's Hostel & Surf School on the stunning West Coast, your gateway to hiking, kayaking, surfing, mountain biking and caving adventures. Centrally located in town, close to bars, shops and cafés.

Grey District

The Paparoa Track is to be New Zealand’s 10th Great Walk. It travels through the spectacular limestone landscapes and luxuriant forests of Paparoa National Park, custom built for both mountain biking and hiking.

Westport and Karamea

Quality spacious units in Karamea and home of the Karamea River Jet Scenic Tours.

Westport and Karamea

Walks in the Westport area, northern West Coast New Zealand.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Glacier Valley Eco Tours is a family owned business committed to giving our clients the best experience on our guided nature walks in Glacier Country.

Reefton

Maruia Hot Springs is a historical natural thermal mineral spring located in the Lewis Pass National Reserve.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

This delightful short walk follows a stream through the rainforest. Glow worms can be seen along the trail.

Punakaiki

The Charleston Gloworm Cave Tour takes visitors by train into the magnificent rain forest of the Nile River Canyon to explore the enormous Nile River Cave System.

Grey District

Blackball Co-operative shuttle and relocation service will assist you hike or cycle the Paparoa Great Walk.

Moana

Walks in the Lake Brunner area on the West Coast.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

New Zealand's most experienced glacier guiding company, offering spectacular guided glacier walks, heli-hikes and alpine heli-treks on the West Coast's longest and less crowded glacier - the Fox Glacier.

Westport and Karamea

Join us on one of our guided eco tours amongst the pristine rainforest and limestone caves of the unique Oparara Basin. Several tour options available.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Nestled between the mountains and the sea, come and experience the newest in eco-friendly accommodation.

Punakaiki

Scenic horse riding into the Punakaiki valley and within the Paparoa National park. A great way to experience the stunning scenery of the Punakaiki valley.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Lighting of the beacons that run along The White Mountains (Ered Nimrais) from Gondor to Rohan was filmed at Mount Gunn, near Franz Josef, West Coast.

Westport and Karamea

A short walk with spectacular ocean views, steeple rocks, and a large year-round fur seal colony.

Grey District

Adventure South NZ operates guided cycling and hiking tours on the West Coast. Our multi-day tours are fully supported and include all accommodation, transport, meals, first class guides and more. Private groups and custom itineraries can be arranged.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

West Coast Wildlife Centre is the home of the official breeding programme for the world's rarest kiwi called the Rowi and now the Haast Kiwi!

Westport and Karamea

The 85km-long Old Ghost Road traverses majestic native forest, open tussock tops, river flats and forgotten valleys, providing days of adventure and spectacular huts for mountain bikers and trampers.

Grey District

With an abundance of stunning, dramatic and unique locations, the West Coast of the South Island, New Zealand is a wedding destination like no other.

Reefton

Learn about the gold, timber, coal, Maori and aviation history of the West Coast at the many heritage sites on the West Coast.

Haast

HeliServices.NZ Haast is a locally based company that offers a truly unique personalised adventure. Come and see us for a true introduction to South Westland.

Hokitika

Westland Greenstone specialises in the design and manufacture of quality New Zealand jade jewellery, sculptures and ornaments.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Nestled among the lush native rainforest in the heart of Franz Josef, the Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools provide a truly unique, natural setting for the ultimate in relaxation.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Scenic helicopter flights and snow landings above Fox and Franz Josef glaciers.

Grey District

Paparoa Shuttles provides all aspects of support services required to walk or ride the Paparoa Track.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Walk or cycle through bush from Franz Josef township to the Franz Josef Glacier car park.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier will welcome you in true New Zealand style.

Westport and Karamea

Feel the rush of the Cometline ride, experience the thrill of a jet boat, walk the heights of New Zealand's longest swingbridge, pan for gold, or simply relax and take in the views of Buller Gorge.

Hokitika

Stations Inn - boutique restaurant, bar and accommodation is located in the heart of Hokitika's historic gold rush area.

Grey District

Explore West Coast offers visitors to the region guided and self drive tours, discounted local activities and accommodation options.

Grey District

The gallery is housed in the former Bank of New Zealand. The main gallery and vault spaces display regular exhibits of contemporary New Zealand paintings, prints, photography, sculpture and crafts, with an emphasis on local content.

Punakaiki

The team at the Punakaiki Beach Camp will take care of your Paparoa Track logistics.

Hokitika

As found West Coast gold nuggets and flakes crafted into stunning jewellery.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Our Grand Traverse scenic flight from Franz Josef provides the best way to experience this glacial environment in its entirety.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Moraines are the debris of rocks and stones left when a glacier retreats.

Westport and Karamea

Karamea's only aeroplane charter company, offering Heaphy Track and Old Ghost Road transfers.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Vantage Helicopters offer three amazing scenic flights that take you close to the awe-inspiring glaciers, evergreen rainforest and magnificent mountains of the Southern Alps.

Haast

Waiatoto River Safari. Ocean to the Mountains 2.25 - 2.5 hours of extraordinary nature and exceptional beauty only seen on this trip.

Hokitika

Step back into yesteryear when The Theatre Royal Hotel attracted visiting troupes and entertainers from all across the world!

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

The Helicopter Line can offer you spectacular close-up views on a scenic flight to explore and discover the dramatic expanse of the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers and snowfields.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Stay at Rainforest and enjoy incredible hospitality amongst the mountains and bush of the wild West Coast.

Moana

The West Coast borders Arthur's Pass National Park at the main divide and there is a striking difference between the landscapes on either side.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Shoot undercover with total protection from any rain (it can get wet here in the rainforest) in a building designed especially for our environment and your shooting experience.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Join us on a unique kayak adventure and kiwi sanctuary tour just minutes from Franz Josef Glacier! Sandwiched between the mountains and the sea, Lake Mapourika was created by the retreating Franz Josef Glacier some 14,000 years ago.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

The Helicopter Line can offer you spectacular close-up views on a scenic flight to explore and discover the dramatic expanse of the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers and snowfields.

Walks in the Lyell and Fox River area.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Built in 1926 for the Paganini family, Holly Homestad is a historic bed and breakfast located in Franz Josef.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier are among the most accessible glaciers in the world.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Ōkārito is a coastal settlement with stunning wetlands to explore.

Hokitika

Hokitika Scenic Tours offer specialised informative, sightseeing day tours and transport to any destination you wish to visit on the West Coast.

Haast

Situated in Haast Township this is the place to visit for a huge range of possum merino products.

Westport and Karamea

Coaltown is a fantastic all-weather attraction that appeals to all ages and tells the coal mining history of Westport.

Grey District

Monteith’s Brewing Co. is an iconic craft brewery known for its strong tasting, full-bodied ales, rich and silky stouts, and classic brews.

Grey District

Our salami is made from a variation of beef, pork and venison.

Hokitika

Cycle Journeys provides all aspects of support services required to cycle the Wilderness Trail and Paparoa Track.
We provide bike rental, shuttle transfers, daily luggage transfers, itinerary and trip planning and accommodation booking.

Grey District

Nimmo Gallery is in the heart of Greymouth. Discover Stewart Nimmo’s unique West Coast imagery.

Grey District

The Station Souvenir & Gift Shop is situated in the Railway Station along with the Greymouth i-SITE.

Moana

Moana is a town that sits on the edge of Lake Brunner near Greymouth, West Coast.

Reefton

Join us for an exclusive award-winning jet boat adventure in stunning Buller Canyon NZ.

Reefton

Reefton, on the Lewis Pass road and near Victoria Conservation Park (NZ's largest), is well worth a stop and its claim to fame is an illuminating one – in 1888 it was the first town in the Southern Hemisphere to have electric streetlights!

Hokitika

The Hokitika, Kumara and Ross area is packed with stunning walks that range from easy to moderate. Take in the Southern alps as you explore by foot.

Westport and Karamea

The Westport Motor Hotel is a leading accommodation provider in Westport with 27 studio units, onsite restaurant and bar.

Westport and Karamea

Good spirited kiwis, giving the opportunity for travelers to explore our wild and scenic rivers.

Grey District

Trail Transport is a bus shuttle, bike hire and bag transfer service based in Greymouth.

Haast

Bruce Bay - or Mahitahi - is a small coastal settlement with stunning sea vistas and a wonderfully wild windswept beach, 40km south of Fox Glacier and 80 km from Haast.

Haast

South Westland's wild and undisturbed landscape is deemed to have natural and cultural features of such world significance, it is now protected in the 2.6 million hectare, South Westland World Heritage Area.

Punakaiki

Golden Sands Horse & Wagon Tours in Barrytown offer a guided tour by horse and wagon in the footsteps of the early pioneers.