The West Coast delivers some of New Zealand’s most striking scenery. Mountains descend quickly toward the sea, dense forest lines the roads and rivers cut through wide valleys. Glaciers add a sense of scale further inland, while small towns and open stretches of road keep the experience grounded and refreshing.
Best of West Coast
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Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Kayak Classic Tour
Franz Josef
Franz Josef Twin Glacier
Rainforest Retreat
Treetop Walk
Flying Fox Helihike
TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Scenic Plus, Greymouth to Christchurch
Maruia Springs Thermal Resort
West Coast
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Glacier Heli Hike
Off-Road Quad Bike Adventure
Punakaiki
Rafting and Caving Experience
Te Aka Treehouse
Glowworm Cave Tour
Paparoa Experience
West Coast Wildlife Centre
Classic Kayak Tour
West Coast Wilderness Trail
Franz Josef Glacier Encounter
Fox Glacier Valley E-Bike & Hike
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Neve Discoverer
Cruise & Walk
TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Arthurs Pass to Greymouth
Greymouth to Franz Josef
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Beachfront Hotel Hokitika
Hokitika
Franz Josef to Greymouth
Teichelmann's Bed & Breakfast
Theatre Royal Hotel
Day 1: Arrive in Hokitika
Day 2: Hokitika & West Coast Treetops Walkway - 32km
Day 3: Hokitika Gorge to Lake Kaniere - 29km
Day 4: Canoe Cove to Kumara - 47km
Day 5: Kumara to Greymouth - 28km
VIP Backstage Experience
Off-Road Buggy Ride
Treetop Walk
Paparoa Experience
Maruia
West Coast Wildlife Centre - VIP Backstage Pass
Hokitika Firestation Boutique Hotel
Best of the West Experience
Hokitika Gorge Tour
The Tasman Taster Heli Experience
Harris Mountain Heliski - Mt Cook
The Adventurer, Tasman Glacier Heli-hike
Rainforest Retreat
Heli Glacier Encounter
Golden Gully Sauna and Natural Pool
Waiho Hot Tubs
Journeys featuring West Coast
These journeys include time in the West Coast with glacier visits, coastal viewpoints and stays in small towns.
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11 Days | From $8,299 p.p.
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17 Days | From $13,699 p.p.
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21 Days | From $32,699 p.p.
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6 Days | From $4,799 p.p.
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14 Days | From $8,599 p.p.
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