Walking & hiking

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.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

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Walks in the Lyell and Fox River area.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

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

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

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.

Grey District

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

Grey District

30 October 2020: Pike29 Memorial Track and Pike River catchment - closed until further notice

Moana

Walks in the Lake Brunner area on the West Coast.

Westport and Karamea

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

Westport and Karamea

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

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

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

Hokitika

Precision Helicopters Hokitika is based adjacent to the Hokitika Gorge.

Reefton

Walks in the Reefton, Waiuta and Lewis Pass area.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Glacier Valley Eco Tours is a family owned business committed to giving our clients the best experience on our guided nature walks in Glacier Country.

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Moraines are the debris of rocks and stones left when a glacier retreats. Explore old moraine surfaces on this easy, short walk, south of Fox Glacier township.

Haast

Ship Creek Walk is one of the best examples of swamp forest that you will come across and well worth stopping for!

Hokitika

Walk or mountain bike along the western shores of Lake Kaniere through lush lakeside forest, passing many picturesque bays and numerous forest streams.

Grey District

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

Haast

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

Punakaiki

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

Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

Ōkārito is a coastal settlement with stunning wetlands to explore.

Punakaiki

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

Westport and Karamea

Walks in the Westport area, northern West Coast New Zealand.

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.

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.

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.