Adventure

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Westport and Karamea

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

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

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

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.

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.

Punakaiki

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

Punakaiki

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

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.

Hokitika

An exhilarating tree top adventure among temperate rainforest giants.

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.

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

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

Grey District

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

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.

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

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.

Haast

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

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

Precision Helicopters Hokitika is based adjacent to the Hokitika Gorge.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

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

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.

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.

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.

Westport and Karamea

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

Westport and Karamea

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

Grey District

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

Punakaiki

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

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.