Adventure

Hokitika

An exhilarating tree top adventure among temperate rainforest giants.

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.

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

Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company in Franz Josef offering scenic glacier flights and much more in our incredible backyard.

Westport and Karamea

Chasm Creek Track is a short walk along an old section of railway, a sculptured creek, and views of the Mokihinui River. 45 mins return via the same track.

Westport and Karamea

A seal colony, a lighthouse and panoramic views of mountains and coastline feature on this spectacular coastal walkway. With the beach close by as well it's a good option for children.

Punakaiki

Stand up paddle boarding lessons, tours, and gear rental for individuals or groups of any abilities. Influencing interaction stepping away from observation.

Westport and Karamea

Outwest Tours offers a wild West Coast experience, taking you off the beaten track on journeys into the wild heart of the land. Enjoy spectacular landscapes and travel historic mining trails, as you relax in one of their fully air-conditioned four-wheel-drive vehicles.

Westport and Karamea

The Kawatiri Coastal Trail is a Grade 2, family friendly cycling and walking heritage trail and will connect the Buller District towns of Westport and Charleston.

Punakaiki

Make your own unique handforged knife!

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

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

The Seddonville carpark to Mangatini Falls is approximately a 4 hour round walking trip. Charming Creek walkway mostly follows an historic bush tramway through the lower Ngakawau Gorge and the Charming Creek valley to the abandoned Charming Creek Coal Mine, passing historic sawmilling and mining remains.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Skydiving above the Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers - Nobody Jumps Higher!

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

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

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.

Punakaiki

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

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.

The Conservation Story of The West Coast

Punakaiki

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

Westport and Karamea

Master playing through the Oparara Arch, accept the challenge of the Denniston Incline, cruise along Carters Beach, swing around the Wishing Well, straighten up heading down the Fairdown to Granity, plus much more fun.

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.

Grey District

Action packed off road adventures for all ages through 250 acres of West Coast rainforest and farm.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

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

Hokitika

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

Grey District

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

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

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

Westport and Karamea

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

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Paddling Tours, Scenic Cruises, Fishing Tours & Combo Tours

Westport and Karamea

Track Shuttle services, Bikes & Hire, Fishing & Hunting, Camping & Hiking, Food & Nutrition plus more!

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.

Hokitika

Lake Kaniere is one of the most beautiful lakes in New Zealand and offers opportunity for a number of water sports. There are also several picnic places, a camping area, and numerous short walks.

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.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Enjoy this amazing country on horseback, take in the incredible vistas, wind along the bush-clad Fox River or grab an e-bike and cycle through this remote wilderness!

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

We are New Zealand’s premier skydive company specialising in safety and fun.

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

Hidden in one of the most beautiful locations in the world the Waiho Hot Tubs in Franz Josef Glacier is the perfect way to unwind. Enjoy the nature while indulging in your own private wood fired hot tub.

Westport and Karamea

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

With the combination of an exhilarating helicopter ride, jaw-dropping scenery and a two hour hike through the most spectacular glacier features, it's no wonder our guests often label their Glacier Heli Hike as the highlight of their visit to Aotearoa (New Zealand).

Westport and Karamea

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

Haast

Waiatoto River Safari. Ocean to the Mountains 2 hours of extraordinary nature and exceptional beauty only seen on this trip.

Punakaiki

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

Westport and Karamea

A gentle walk that takes you from the main Oparara Valley car park to the picturesque Moira Gate Arch, located in Kahurangi National Park.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Packrafting is a fast-growing sport and the West Coast is one of the best places in the world to do it!

Grey District

Coastwide Helicopters is part of the commercial division of the GCH Aviation Group with its operational base at Greymouth airport.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Explore the untamed natural wilderness of the Fox Glacier Valley, tracing the steps of a retreating glacier, with our Fox Glacier Valley E-Bike & Hike.

Grey District

Planning a West Coast Adventure? Rent a Go Rental!

Punakaiki

PAPAROA GUIDED WALKS New Zealand’s newest Great Walk awaits….

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

The best way to experience the New Zealand glaciers is on a scenic helicopter flight with Glacier Country Scenic flights.

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.

Westport and Karamea

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

Hokitika

Precision Helicopters Hokitika is based adjacent to the Hokitika Gorge.

Hokitika

Explore the untamed natural wilderness of the West Coast with Cycle Journeys

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Combine two awesome scenic helicopter flights over Franz Josef glacier with a unique guided walk among the ice cave, pinnacles and seracs of this pristine alpine environment.

Hokitika

Floating Golf Challenge in Ross south of Hokitika, a fun activity to hit floating golf balls out on to the lake to a pontoon to win cash, gold and flights.

Punakaiki

An adventure truly not for the faint hearted. As the name states, Adventure Caving is full on expedition style caving.