Inspiration
Epic views and natural wonders
Duration
5 Days +
Distance
335km+
Best time
Summer
Take your time, explore the West Coast — a region full of hidden gems and natural wonders, each one more breathtaking than the last.
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Inspiration
The ultimate West Coast roadie
Duration
7-10 days
Distance
624 mi/1005 km
Best time
All year round
From ancient forests to gigantic glaciers, explore the wild West Coast in all its awe-inspiring grandeur — stopping at the region’s most famous natur…
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Themes
Must-do Outdoor Adventures
Duration
4 Days +
Distance
119km +
Best time
Summer/Autumn
Get off the beaten track and into the outdoors on this trip from north to south, starting in subtropical Karamea and ending in the untouched beauty o…
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Inspiration
A West Coast family getaway
Duration
3 Days +
Distance
119km+
Best time
All year-round
Connect with the whānau on a West Coast road trip. A true Kiwi holiday with a variety of activities that will keep everyone entertained in the outdoo…
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Road trips
South to North: Queenstown to Nelson
Duration
4 nights 5 days
Distance
525 mi/845 km
Best time
Anytime
Travel the length of the West Coast from Queenstown to Nelson. Explore gigantic glaciers, underground worlds, vast sea-swept vistas and international…
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Weekend away
Explore Hokitika
Duration
2 Days
Distance
59 mi/95 km
Best time
Anytime
Beachside Hokitika has a cool, quirky vibe fuelled by an arty community, vibrant hospitality scene, and inspiring West Coast landscapes.
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Duration
5 days
Distance
544 km
Best time
October - April
If you’re looking to catch a trophy-sized trout or sea-run salmon, the abundant West Coast lakes and rivers provide perfect conditions for anglers of…
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Duration
4 days,3 nights
Distance
454 mi/731 km
Best time
Anytime
Get your camera ready for this breathtaking road trip from Queenstown to Christchurch via the West Coast.
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Themes
A romantic West Coast break
Duration
6 days
Distance
550 mi/886 km
Best time
Anytime
The West Coast is the perfect getaway for couples to relax, unwind and explore.
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Duration
3 days 2 nights
Distance
550 mi/886 km
Best time
Winter
Best enjoyed in winter, this trip starts with a spectacular train ride through snow-capped mountains.
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Weekend away
Fox Glacier to Christchurch
Duration
3 days
Distance
168 mi/271 km
Best time
Spring
Drive from Fox Glacier to Christchurch. A local's tips to driving along the West Coast, through Arthurs Pass to finish in Christchurch.
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Duration
4 Days
Distance
539 mi/869 km
Best time
Anytime
Spend a long-weekend on the West Coast from Christchurch, starting in the gold-rush town of Reefton and ending in the "big smoke" of Greymouth.
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Themes
West Coast Eco Tour
Duration
6 days
Distance
637 mi/1026 km
Best time
All year round
Enjoy the West Coast with a sustainable, eco-friendly approach.
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West Coast & the South Island
Mountains to sea
Duration
5 days
Distance
587 mi/945 km
Best time
Any
A short break on the West Coast where mountains, wildlife and history meet.
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Themes
The West Coast Heritage Tour
Duration
6 days
Distance
349 mi/562 km
Best time
Anytime
If you love to discover gems and tales of old, there's plenty of history and heritage to soak up on the West Coast.
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Duration
7 Days
Distance
100km
Best time
Anytime
BAC to Nature: Bird & Conservation Tour - Bringing together tourism venue operators up and down the Coast, this package tells the conservation story …
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Duration
3 days
Distance
644 km
Best time
Summer
This trip offers a perfect mix of rugged coastline, scenic mountain passes, and quiet inland roads. Whether you’re in it for the thrill of the ride o…
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Inspiration
Welcome West Coast winter break
Duration
6 days +
Distance
353 km
Best time
June, July, August
Embrace winter and wake up on the West Coast. When snow dusts the mountains, morning mist hovers over the lakes and valleys, and the wind whips up th…
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