Lighting of the beacons that run along The White Mountains (Ered Nimrais) from Gondor to Rohan was filmed at Mount Gunn, near Franz Josef, West Coast.
Learn moreJoin us along the beautiful West Coast highway for your chance to make your own bonecarving.
Learn moreAs found West Coast gold nuggets and flakes crafted into stunning jewellery.
Learn moreStep into the immersive experience that celebrates the heritage and endeavour of the people of the Buller District. Explore themes of Triumph and Treasure - the taonga (treasures) of the earth (pounamu, coal, gold) and the bravery and innovation of human endeavour they inspired from the earliest Polynesian settlers to today.
Learn moreThe 85km-long Old Ghost Road traverses majestic native forest, open tussock tops, river flats and forgotten valleys, providing days of adventure and spectacular huts for mountain bikers and trampers.
Learn moreSock World Hokitika is the home of New Zealand Auto Knitter - manufacturer of the world's best and most innovative circular sock machines; and CSM Yarns - the world's finest sock and hand-knit yarns.
Learn moreThe gallery is housed in the former Bank of New Zealand. The main gallery and vault spaces display regular exhibits of contemporary New Zealand paintings, prints, photography, sculpture and crafts, with an emphasis on local content.
Learn moreThe Hokitika Museum is a regional museum located in the heart of Te Tai Poutini - West Coast. What began in 1869, in the new Town Hall, as the “Museum Room” grew into the West Coast’s largest museum and archive.
Learn moreVisit Westland's industrial past. Fire Engines in working order, Sawmilling and mining engines, Steam and Horse-drawn vehicles, Historic Boats, Games and so much more!!
Learn moreExclusive Westport accommodation, Archer House is a boutique bed and breakfast guest house, ideal for holiday accommodation.
Learn moreNew Zealands' worst mining distaster happened on 26 March 1896 at Brunner on the West Coast, killing 65 men.
Learn moreAt the top end of Franz Josef village, sits the beautiful, serene St James Church
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