Tourism NZ Virtual Travel Expo '21
Tourism New Zealand is pleased to invite representatives of the New Zealand tourism industry to participate in Tourism New Zealand Virtual Travel Expo ‘21: Reconnect. Re-educate. Re-sell.
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West Coast visitor trends
Keep up to date with the latest West Coast visitor trends and tourism statistics.
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New digital platform from TIA
A new way for New Zealand’s tourism industry to connect with the international travel trade, anytime and anywhere, has been announced today at TRENZ Hui 2021.
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Gath Wilson Jade - Virtual Tour
South to North: Queenstown to Nelson
Travel the length of the West Coast from Queenstown to Nelson. Explore gigantic glaciers, underground worlds, vast sea-swept vistas and internationally recognised national parks.
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The ultimate West Coast roadie
From ancient forests to gigantic glaciers, explore the wild West Coast in all its awe-inspiring grandeur — stopping at the region’s most famous natural wonders as you go.
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A romantic West Coast break
The West Coast is the perfect getaway for couples to relax, unwind and explore.
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Mountains to sea
A short break on the West Coast where mountains, wildlife and history meet.
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Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers
Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier are among the most accessible glaciers in the world.
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Lake Brunner, Moana
Lake Brunner is the largest lake in the region with year-round trout fishing.
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Haast
The Haast region is a lost world that is so spectacular and remote UNESCO awarded it the status of being a "World Heritage" area.
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Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
The pancake rocks in Punakaiki are the most visited natural attraction on the West Coast with good reason, they really do look like pancakes!
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Westport, Karamea & Buller DIstrict
The spectacularly scenic Northern West Coast region is well known for its rich coal mining history in addition to its abundant unique natural attractions and warm, mild weather.
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Reefton
Reefton, on the Lewis Pass road and near Victoria Conservation Park (NZ's largest), is well worth a stop and its claim to fame is an illuminating one – in 1888 it was the first town in the Southern Hemisphere to have electric streetlights!
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Lake Matheson
The unsurpassed views and mountain reflections from the forested shores of Lake Matheson make this easy walk one of the most popular on the West Coast.
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