Tourism industry

While much of New Zealand grapples with sluggish consumer spending and unsettled summer weather, the West Coast has had a bumper start to the summer.

Buller is bursting with summer energy, and locals and visitors alike have the chance to capture and celebrate its beauty through Promoting Buller’s Summer Snaps competition.

The launch of Originair’s new air service connecting Westport and Wellington is a significant step for Buller and the wider West Coast.

Development West Coast (DWC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Aitken as the new Destination and Tourism Manager, commencing 23 September.

Development West Coast invites you to join the Tourism Team for the first tourism operator quarterly update of 2025. This virtual update is designed to keep you informed about the latest developments and trends in our region.

Development West Coast is seeking interest from trade ready operators based in Grey and Buller districts to participate in a Top of The South (TOTS) Australia Roadshow in July 2025.

Taylor Tian will host Auckland based Chinese IBO's on behalf of Development West Coast and West Coast operators to celebrate the Chinese New Year season.