Shantytown Heritage Park

John Kennedy, head guide of West Coast Encounters, has worked in the tourism and hospitality industry for over 30 years with an extensive history in tour guiding.

Lonely Planet’s guide says it all: ‘You can’t beat the Paroa Pub for genuine West Coast hospitality’.

This 100 year old hotel offers an abundance of historical information. The walls are filled to the brim with stories about the old coal mining days.

Rental cars and mini vans. Twenty locations New Zealand wide. Free delivery and pick up from TranzAlpine train, hotels and motels. Affordable rates.

Keith and Robyn would like to welcome you to their beautiful motel complex. We hope that you will enjoy your visit to this exquisite, scenic part of New Zealand.

Our salami is made from a variation of beef, pork and venison.

Staying at our traditional and comfortable lodge in Taylorville you are well located for both drop offs and pick up from the Paparoa Track.

Specialising in transfers to Hokitika Airport and the Tranz Alpine train.