National Parks

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Westland Tai Poutini National Park extends from the highest peaks of the Southern Alps to the Tasman Sea and is split by the Alpine Fault.

Grey District

Adventure South NZ operates guided cycling and hiking tours on the West Coast. Our multi-day tours are fully supported and include all accommodation, transport, meals, first class guides and more. Private groups and custom itineraries can be arranged.

Punakaiki

The pancake rocks in Punakaiki are the most visited natural attraction on the West Coast with good reason, they really do look like pancakes!

Punakaiki

Take a leisurely paddle on the Pororari River beneath towering limestone cliffs in the Paparoa National Park.

Moana

The West Coast borders Arthur's Pass National Park at the main divide and there is a striking difference between the landscapes on either side.

Punakaiki

Paparoa National Park features coastal forest along a spectacular coastline.

Moana

From glow worms to walking tracks, fishing and boating to skiing and tramping, there's so much to see and done right on the edge of the rainforest.

Westport and Karamea

Join us on one of our guided eco tours amongst the pristine rainforest and limestone caves of the unique Oparara Basin. Several tour options available.

Westport and Karamea

One of New Zealand’s nine great walks, the Heaphy Track, finishes (or starts, depending on which way you’re heading) at Karamea. The 82-kilometre, four-day tramp attracts visitors from all over the world every year.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier are among the most accessible glaciers in the world.

Punakaiki

Book in to support and volunteer at our Punakaiki Coastal Restoration Project with Conservation Volunteers New Zealand. With your help, we are restoring the Sand Plain Forest and planting 170,000 trees on 75 hectares.