Things to do in West Coast
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Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing
Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min
Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass
Fox Glacier & Mount Cook Helicopter Flight
Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min
Hokitika: West Coast Tree Top Tower Zip Line and Walk
Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing
Hokitika: West Coast Treetop Walkway Entrance Ticket
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Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
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Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
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Arthurs Pass National Park Day Tour – including Tranzalpine Train
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Mount Cook Scenic Tour for 6 with Car Included
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Hokitika: The National Kiwi Centre Tickets
What to do in West Coast
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Franz Josef Glacier
Enjoy the stunning glacier views and explore Franz Josef Glacier, a lovely green space in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.
Lake Matheson
Hike around this picturesque lake in the forest to see the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps reflected in its dark waters on a clear day.
Routeburn Track
You can take time to visit Routeburn Track during your travels to Mount Aspiring National Park. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Tauranga Bay Seal Colony
Ocean waves lap on the rocky shores of this beautiful bay where you can see multitudes of New Zealand fur seals basking in the sun.
Rapahoe Beach
A small cluster of houses and some oceanfront accommodation mark one of the Great Coast Road’s sleepy enclaves, an ideal place to put your feet up.
Paparoa National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Paparoa National Park, a lovely green space in Paparoa National Park.
Fox Glacier
Discover the spectacular caves, ice fields and valleys of this enormous glacier on guided hiking, climbing and helicopter excursions.
Pancake Rocks
Drive along the Great Coast Road to reach these unusual rock formations, the product of 30 million years of natural moulding.
West Coast Rail Trail
You can take time to visit West Coast Rail Trail during your travels to Greymouth. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Where to stay in West Coast
Carters Beach
Visitors to Carters Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Carters Beach is worth a stop.
Kaiata
Travelers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Marsden
While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Blue Spur
While Blue Spur isn't home to many top sights, Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve and Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
