Jackson Bay is a working fishing port and a popular fishing spot in summer, it's a great place to catch crayfish and just meander.
Learn moreBruce Bay - or Mahitahi - is a small coastal settlement with stunning sea vistas and a wonderfully wild windswept beach, 40km south of Fox Glacier and 80 km from Haast.
Learn moreThe 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.
Learn moreOkarito Lagoon is New Zealand's largest unmodified wetland. A coastal lagoon, it is 130 kms south of Hokitika, covering an area of about 12km.
Learn moreKōkako Walk/Cycleway from Haast township threading through bush out onto the stunning Haast Beach
Learn moreShip Creek Walk is one of the best examples of swamp forest that you will come across and well worth stopping for on your journey along the West Coast.
Learn moreA family owned wilderness guiding company in Franz Josef offering kayak tours, boat tours, fishing charters and quad bike adventures.
Learn moreNew Zealand's Only Kotuku, White Heron Nesting Site, Whataroa is the departure point for White Heron Sanctuary Tours.
Learn moreA short walk with spectacular ocean views, steeple rocks, and a large year-round fur seal colony.
Learn moreThe 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.
Learn moreA seal colony, a lighthouse and panoramic views of mountains and coastline feature on this spectacular coastal walkway. With the beach close by as well it's a good option for children.
Learn more20 kilometres south of Karamea a signpost on the Highway indicates the short walk to this tranquil and picturesque lake.
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