Things to do in West Coast
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Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
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3-Day Trans-alpine Rail Journey with Guided Glacier Tour
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Mt Cook Experience
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Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train
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Fox Glacier: Half Day Walking & Nature Tour with Local Guide
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.
Fox Glacier
Discover the spectacular caves, ice fields and valleys of this enormous glacier on guided hiking, climbing and helicopter excursions.
Hokitika Gorge
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hokitika Gorge during your travels in Kokatahi.
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.
Glacier Hot Pools
You can take time to visit Glacier Hot Pools during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
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.
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.
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.
Kaiata
Travellers 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.
Coal Creek
Though Coal Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rapahoe Beach and Brunner Industrial Site.
Kaniere
You'll appreciate the beaches during your time in Kaniere and you might want to plan a stop by Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre and National Kiwi Centre while you're in the area.
