News

Last week, as part of their ecology and conservation studies, Tai Poutini students spent time being educated by conservation experts from the Paparoa Wildlife Trust and the Predator Free Te Kinga project.

Buller High School students explored nature-based career opportunities at Westport’s Floating Basin.

The New Zealand Arboricultural Association (NZ Arb) is delighted to announce The Walking Tree as the winner of the 2024 Tree of the Year New Zealand award.

A forest is being born alongside the Kawatiri Coastal Trail thanks to a massive volunteer effort that is being supported by generous funders.

Close ties between the West Coast Penguin Trust and Westland High School are bringing benefits for penguins and students.

It is the last week to vote for Tree of the Year NZ 2024, and competitors are hot on the heals of early leader - the Karamea Walking Tree.

Reefton has been received a big plug on American television on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert thanks to guest, New Zealander Phil Keoghan.

This week sees the launch of Tree of the Year NZ 2024. The competition invites New Zealanders to select their favourite from a shortlist of six much loved trees spread across the country.

Dion Arnold, the owner of White Heron Sanctuary Tours in Whataroa, recently had a delightful surprise during one of his tours when a rare Pacific Heron made an unexpected appearance.

In a year-end report unveiled by the Roady App, the West Coast emerges as a standout destination, securing top ratings and attracting a significant number of visitors.

West Coast unveils spectacular new cultural heritage attraction

Mining tunnels, ghost towns, stamper batteries, shipwrecks, all in mind bogglingly beautiful locations. When it comes to heritage, the West Coast has plenty of iconic hot spots and hidden gems that await discovery.

To lessen the blow from the latest suspension of the trans-Tasman bubble, West Coast businesses have pulled together a deal offering travellers free $50 fuel vouchers.

Once a year, the famous Hokitika Wildfoods Festival brings a wide array of exotic (and wild) foods to the Cool Little Town, for visitors to test their taste buds on.

Here are some must-do adventure activities to put on your list when planning your travel through the West Coast.

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.

Franz Josef and Fox Glacier are home to some truly memorable views. From world famous mirror lakes to awe-inspiring glaciers.

Historic West Coast goldtown “Waiuta” joins Tohu Whenua , recognising it as one of New Zealand’s most treasured heritage places.

Weta Workshop leads design concept phase for Pounamu Pathway

DWC runs month-long celebration of West Coast food.

If you visit the West Coast of New Zealand, your drone will definitely be put to good use. There are specific requirements for drone flights in the region that you need to know.

The West Coast is officially home to the country’s best toastie, with the Hokitika Sandwich Company winning the inaugural Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover competition.

Here are our top five reasons why Hokitika, West Coast is worth the visit.

If you are keen to get off the beaten track, explore destinations that the tourists haven’t quite discovered yet, head to Granity on the West Coast.