Walking & hiking

Westport and Karamea

Tucked away in a corner of Kahurangi National Park, The Oparara has a magic all of its own, born of a million years of undisturbed isolation.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Moraines are the debris of rocks and stones left when a glacier retreats.

Walks in the Lyell and Fox River area.

Moana

Walks in the Lake Brunner area on the West Coast.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Ōkārito is a coastal settlement with stunning wetlands to explore.

Reefton

Walks in the Reefton, Waiuta and Lewis Pass area.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

The unsurpassed views and mountain reflections from the forested shores of Lake Matheson make this easy walk one of the most popular on the West Coast.

Punakaiki

The team at the Punakaiki Beach Camp will take care of your Paparoa Track logistics.

Hokitika

Precision Helicopters Hokitika is based adjacent to the Hokitika Gorge.

Hokitika

The Hokitika Gorge is 33kms from Hokitika. The vivid turquoise water surrounded by lush native bush is well worth a visit.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Enjoy moderate to easy walks around the township of Franz Josef and its glacier.

Haast

The best way to experience the West Coasts untamed natural wilderness is to simply get out there among it.

Westport and Karamea

Walks in the Westport area, West Coast New Zealand.

Grey District

The Paparoa Track is to be New Zealand’s 10th Great Walk. It travels through the spectacular limestone landscapes and luxuriant forests of Paparoa National Park, custom built for both mountain biking and hiking.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Glacier Valley Eco Tours is a NZ owned and operated family business, committed to giving our clients the best experience on our guided Nature Walks in and around Glacier Country NZ.

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.

Westport and Karamea

Walks in the Karamea and Kohaihai area in northern West Coast New Zealand.

Grey District

Blackball Co-operative shuttle and relocation service will assist you hike or cycle the Paparoa Great Walk.

Punakaiki

Walks in the Punakaiki area of the West Coast of New Zealand.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

This delightful short walk follows a stream through the rainforest. Glow worms can be seen along the trail.

Grey District

Greymouth has plenty of walkways in the area to explore by foot.

Hokitika

The Hokitika, Kumara and Ross area is packed with stunning walks that range from easy to moderate. Take in the Southern alps as you explore by foot.

Westport and Karamea

A short walk with spectacular ocean views, steeple rocks, and a large year-round fur seal colony.