West Coast Travel Guide

The West Coast is the narrow strip of land between the South Island's Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea. It is memorable for its mountain peaks, massive glaciers, bizarre limestone landscapes, mysterious lakes, raging rivers, lush rainforest and magnificent coastline. Here you can raft an underground cave, hike over a glacier, kayak a stunning lake, pan for gold and learn about the West Coast’s history. Or you can shop for jade at Westport, Greymouth and Hokitika.

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Traveller Reviews of West Coast

29 Oct 09

Wild West Adventure Company

Posted by kiwitravellerNZ from Christchurch, New Zealand

A group of family and friends were visiting from Australia and we headed for Punakaiki. As a treat we decided to go cave rafting -...  Read more

24 Jul 09

Maruia Springs Thermal Resort

Posted by SummerNZ from Wellington, New Zealand

My partner and I had the best weekend away ever in our life at the Maruia Springs. We only stayed a few days before the previous...  Read more

14 Jul 08

The Hard Antler Bar & Restaurant

Posted by RebekahJoy from Nelson, Australia

My Mum lives about 8 hours south of here but made us promise to stop for the fish and chips. We spent NZD $33 for fish and chips and...  Read more

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