Westland District Travel Guide

West Coast

Amazing place to explore and only a short walk from the car park. Loved it here - so glad I took the time to drive up!
Amazing place to explore and only a short walk from the car park. Loved it here - so glad I took the time to drive up!
Walking through this amount of ice is incredible
Climbing through some epic ice formations on the Franz Josef Glacier #blue #bucketlist #adventure
About an hour and a half from Queenstowns hustle and bustle you can escape to the solitude of nothing but the sound of trees swaying in the breeze where you'll be enveloped in 100% Pure New Zealand Green. To catch more of our adventures - follow our journey on www.TheAdventureIsCalling.Com #NationalPark #NZMustDo #MtAspiring #Queenstown #NewZealand #Adventure #Travel

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The water at Hokitika Gorge looks as if it has been dyed this gorgeous blue. Winter is a perfect time to go to New Zealand you have so many amazing places all to yourself. #newzealand #nature
Kokatahi
Explore attractions like Lake Kaniere and Hokitika Gorge as you discover things to see and do in Kokatahi.

Reasons to visit

  • Hokitika Gorge
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Scenic landscape at Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Known for Dining, Glaciers and Mountains
Get away to romantic Franz Josef Glacier! Enjoy the glaciers, hiking and cafes.
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Hokitika
Hokitika
Known for Friendly people, Beaches and Sea
Explore secluded Hokitika: its beaches, oceanfront, sunsets and more!
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Fox Glacier showing a river or creek
Fox Glacier
Known for Glaciers, Lakes and Mountains
Fly over a glacier in a helicopter, clamber over and through its ice mass, climb its walls of ice and see glow worms in one of New Zealand’s prime destinations.
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Really great hike. You need to be with someone who knows where they're going.
Haast
Known for Bars, Excursions and Glaciers
Explore Haast: its glaciers, cafes, safaris and more!
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The beautiful beach along HW 6 is a perfect stop to break up the road trip and do some wild dolphin spotting. #waterlust
Hari Hari
Check out the local area in Hari Hari as you venture to sights like Willberg Walk Trail Access.
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