West Coast successfully engages with Auckland travel agents

A waharoa (gateway) marking the entry to a viewpoint of the Ōparara Basin north of Karamea was unveiled yesterday signalling the completion of a major upgrade to visitor facilities.

Development West Coast's summer campaign is focused on driving awareness for the Coast as a visitor destination.

In South Westland a new business-led initiative, the Ōkārito Plant Project, is quietly making a difference.

West Coast black garlic company tastes success, now levelling up their culinary offering.

The Pike29 Memorial Track is opening on 17 February 2024.

After almost two years of closure due to damage from Cyclone Dovi, the Heaphy Track in the South Island's Kahurangi National Park has finally reopened, and it's not just nature enthusiasts who are celebrating.

The West Coast has achieved a significant milestone. Not only has international visitor spending surpassed pre-pandemic levels, but iconic hotels are also reawakening and nature is presenting its own spectacle with the return of the endangered Kōtuku and Tawaki penguins.

The West Coast Pie Company is set to go national with an exciting new campaign in partnership with Development West Coast and Monteith’s.

As the Southern Hemisphere ushers in the spring season, New Zealand celebrates a natural marvel—the return of the critically endangered Kōtuku, or White Heron, to its sole breeding ground in Whataroa on the West Coast.

The West Coast recently held Manaakitanga Ki Te Tai Poutini Hui, or West Coast Tourism Summit, in preparation for a bustling summer season.

This spring and summer, the West Coast invites visitors to delve deep into the untamed natural wilderness of Te Tai o Poutini. After a winter bathed in sunshine, the region is unveiling a myriad of fresh new developments to complement its already iconic landscapes. With significant projects coming to fruition, it is the perfect time to explore the West Coast’s wonders.

The Heaphy Track is set to fully reopen on Labour Weekend.

Economic activity on the West Coast grew by 3.1% over the year to June 2023, according to economic consultancy Infometrics latest provisional estimates.

The Ōtira Tunnel, a remarkable engineering marvel of its era, celebrated its 100th birthday amidst an outpouring of festivities, and a deep appreciation of its historical significance to New Zealand.

Making a 2,000-kilometre swim from their Sub-Antarctic Convergence summer feeding grounds, the Tawaki (Fiordland Crested Penguins) have once again reached the coastal rainforests of Lake Moeraki on the West Coast for their annual breeding season.

On the West Coast’s untamed natural wilderness, a father and son gold prospecting team are striking it rich, not just in gold but also in internet fame.

Cyclists have been injecting significant funds into the New Zealand economy, with 2.19 million cycle trail users contributing $950 million to regional economies and gaining $11 million worth of health benefits in 2021, according to two Government reports. This has led to a surge in local businesses keen to tap into the trend, including on the West Coast.