Summer on the Coast
RELAX INTO A WEST COAST SUMMER
Leave the fast lane and discover another world. On the West Coast you’ll find the holiday you’re yearning for. Active adventures, extraordinary places and experiences, pure relaxation or a special family time — it’s your choice. Fill your summer with the best fun and memories to last. No regrets guaranteed.
Sign up for some summer school fun
Launch right in, school up and make your summer count. Try out new outdoor activities and learn new creative skills on the West Coast.
Holiday destinations with a family-friendly vibe
Family fun lives here on the West Coast. Set the scene in a beautiful, extraordinary spot and take your family holiday up a peg (or three). Camp, park up, move into a cabin or cottage, and let the fun begin.
West Coast secrets: Summer break in Karamea
A scenic road trip north of Westport, Karamea is a friendly little country town surrounded by soft sand beaches framed with luscious nīkau palms, endless bush trails and natural wonders to discover.
Grab some social inspo on the West Coast
You’ve seen spectacular shots of the Hokitika Gorge and Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes — the West Coast’s most famous Instagram locations — but what about all those other stunning landscapes and compelling photo ops still waiting to be discovered?
BEST WEST COAST SUMMER ROAD TRIPS
The ultimate West Coast roadie
From ancient forests to gigantic glaciers, explore the wild West Coast in all its awe-inspiring grandeur — stopping at the region’s most famous natural wonders as you go.
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A West Coast family getaway
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 outdoors, while not breaking the budget.
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Epic views and natural wonders
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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Must-do Outdoor Adventures
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 of a UNESCO World Heritage Area.
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