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Oct 21 2020
Showcasing West Coast food & beverages
November 2020 saw a celebration of West Coast food and beverages.
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Sep 24 2020
The Great Journeys of New Zealand
We’re excited to confirm that bookings for summer are now OPEN!
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Jun 22 2020
TranzAlpine train from Christchurch to West Coast to resume in July
The TranzAlpine train service between Christchurch and Greymouth will be back up and running on July 4.
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Jun 19 2020
Franz Josef Glacier guided hikes set to return
The companies have partnered to deliver the ultimate glacier heli hike experience using the highly qualified senior guides at Ngāi Tahu Tourism’s Franz Josef Glacier Guides and the experienced team and quality fleet at The Helicopter Line.
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Jun 03 2020
Hands On competition winner announced
Capree Elizabeth Wineera from Hawera wins Development West Coast’s Hands On competition.
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May 27 2020
Drive safely for Queen's Birthday weekend
With the long Queen’s Birthday public holiday weekend ahead, drivers need to stay safe and plan ahead, particularly if they are driving long distances in freezing, windy or wet conditions.
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May 14 2020
Ōpārara visitor infrastructure improvements to begin
Work to improve safety and provide for the protection of the sensitive environment of the Ōpārara Basin is set to begin at Alert Level 2.
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May 12 2020
Tourism operators excited to host Kiwis again
Tourism operators are excited that they can start hosting Kiwis again from Thursday.
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May 12 2020
Scenic Hotel Group share plans for restart on domestic tourism
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier, and Heartland Hotel Haast will reopen from Alert Level 2.