Westland District Travel Guide

West Coast
Fox Glacier featuring mountains and tranquil scenes

Popular cities in Westland District

Fox Glacier showing forests, a sunset and a lake or waterhole
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Known for Glaciers, Hiking and Nature
Westland Tai Poutini National Park awaits: its glaciers, hiking, museums and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Franz Josef Glacier
  • Fox Glacier
Otago showing a river or creek and a gorge or canyon
Mount Aspiring National Park
Known for Rainforests, Jungles and Waterfalls
This South Island dreamland of pristine forests, soaring mountains, meandering rivers and spectacular glaciers is a paradise for outdoor adventures.

Reasons to visit

  • Routeburn Track
  • Fantail Falls
Hokitika
Hokitika
Known for Friendly people, Beaches and Sea
Explore secluded Hokitika: its beaches, oceanfront, aquarium and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Sunset Point
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.

Reasons to visit

  • Glacier Hot Pools
Haast
Haast
Known for Bars, Excursions and Glaciers
Explore Haast: its glaciers, cafes, safaris and more!
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.