West Coast

A rugged stretch of coastline along the edge of the South Island, where mountains, forest and ocean are closely linked.

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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.

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Best of West Coast

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Te Waonui Forest Retreat

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Kayak Classic Tour

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Franz Josef

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Franz Josef Twin Glacier

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Rainforest Retreat

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Treetop Walk

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Flying Fox Helihike

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TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Scenic Plus, Greymouth to Christchurch

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Maruia Springs Thermal Resort

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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

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Glacier Heli Hike

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Off-Road Quad Bike Adventure

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Punakaiki

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Rafting and Caving Experience

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Te Aka Treehouse

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Glowworm Cave Tour

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Paparoa Experience

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West Coast Wildlife Centre

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Classic Kayak Tour

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West Coast Wilderness Trail

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Franz Josef Glacier Encounter

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Fox Glacier Valley E-Bike & Hike

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Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

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Franz Josef Neve Discoverer

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Cruise & Walk

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TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Arthurs Pass to Greymouth

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Greymouth to Franz Josef

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Franz Josef to Queenstown

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Beachfront Hotel Hokitika

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Hokitika

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Franz Josef to Greymouth

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Teichelmann's Bed & Breakfast

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Theatre Royal Hotel

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Day 1: Arrive in Hokitika

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Day 2: Hokitika & West Coast Treetops Walkway - 32km

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Day 3: Hokitika Gorge to Lake Kaniere - 29km

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Day 4: Canoe Cove to Kumara - 47km

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Day 5: Kumara to Greymouth - 28km

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VIP Backstage Experience

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Off-Road Buggy Ride

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Treetop Walk

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Paparoa Experience

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Maruia

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West Coast Wildlife Centre - VIP Backstage Pass

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Hokitika Firestation Boutique Hotel

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Best of the West Experience

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Hokitika Gorge Tour

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The Tasman Taster Heli Experience

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Harris Mountain Heliski - Mt Cook

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The Adventurer, Tasman Glacier Heli-hike

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Rainforest Retreat

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Heli Glacier Encounter

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