Forget those rowdy winter resorts ... get your winter thrills on the other side of the Southern Alps. Nothing (and nobody) gets in your way here with 600 km of mighty mountain snow tops and glaciers setting a spectacular scene to the east, and oceans of wilderness coastlines to the west.
Follow the stunning Great Coast Road, one of the world’s Top 10 Coastal Drives, to the incredible Pancake Rocks and Blowholes.
At Hokitika Gorge nature creates a stunning visual sensation of glorious colours and outstanding beauty.
Tranquil Lake Brunner, largest lake on the West Coast, is a popular holiday spot and world-class trout fishing destination.
Haast is the gateway to the remote and untouched conservation jewel, Te Wāhipounamu UNESCO World Heritage Area.
Experience extraordinary limestone arches and caves, whisky coloured wilderness rivers and lush rainforest in Kahurangi National Park.