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Feb 11 2020
Hokitika Wildfoods Festival: Where to campervan
Accommodation can be a challenge when attending the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival, but if you’re in a campervan or have a tent handy, there are several spots around the Cool Little Town for you to set up camp and enjoy the festivities.
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Feb 05 2020
Cycle Journeys achieves Qualmark Gold Award
Cycle Journeys have been awarded the Qualmark Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award.
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Jan 20 2020
West Coast glacier holiday up for grabs to aid Samoa
An online auction for an incredible holiday in New Zealand's pristine Glacier Country is being held to raise funds for Samoa.
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Jan 17 2020
Visitor numbers bounce back in Franz Josef
The Department of Conservation’s latest track counter data for the Franz Josef Glacier Valley recorded its busiest day ever with 7,137 visiting on 1 January 2020.
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Dec 20 2019
12 Historic West Coast spots history buffs will love
It's easy to step back in time on the West Coast of New Zealand, a place steeped in gold and coal mining history. These are the 12 must-visit spots for a history fix.
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Dec 19 2019
Road opening good Christmas present for West Coast economy
The scheduled re-opening of the Haast Highway (SH6) between Harihari and Whataroa tomorrow morning (Friday) is an early Christmas present for businesses the entire length of the West Coast.