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What to do in West Coast
Popular places to visit
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.
Fox Glacier
Discover the spectacular caves, ice fields and valleys of this enormous glacier on guided hiking, climbing and helicopter excursions.
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.
Pancake Rocks
Drive along the Great Coast Road to reach these unusual rock formations, the product of 30 million years of natural moulding.
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.
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.
Paparoa National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Paparoa National Park, a lovely green space in Paparoa National Park.
Hokitika Gorge
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hokitika Gorge during your travels in Kokatahi.
Areas of 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.
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.
Kaiata
Travelers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Coal Creek
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Coal Creek and surrounding area, you can visit Rapahoe Beach and Brunner Industrial Site.
