Things to do in West Coast
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Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
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Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train
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Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
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Fox Glacier: Half Day Walking & Nature Tour with Local Guide
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Franz Josef Glacier
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Franz Josef Glacier, a lovely green space in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.
Lake Brunner
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Brunner, a popular spot to commune with nature in Greymouth. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the golf courses.
Fox Glacier
Discover the spectacular caves, ice fields and valleys of this enormous glacier on guided hiking, climbing and helicopter excursions.
Lake Matheson
Hike around this picturesque lake in the forest to see the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps reflected in its dark waters on a clear day.
Punakaiki Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Punakaiki Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Greymouth.
Carters Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Carters Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Carters Beach. Find time to visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Hokitika Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Hokitika Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Hokitika. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Rapahoe Beach
A small cluster of houses and some oceanfront accommodation mark one of the Great Coast Road’s sleepy enclaves, an ideal place to put your feet up.
Pancake Rocks
Drive along the Great Coast Road to reach these unusual rock formations, the product of 30 million years of natural moulding.
Areas of West Coast
Carters Beach
Visitors to Carters Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Carters Beach is worth a stop.
Blackball
If you're spending some time in Blackball, Pancake Rocks and Lake Brunner are top sights worth seeing.
Camerons
Some popular features of Camerons include its restaurants and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Shantytown or Gem & Mineral Hall are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Coal Creek
Though Coal Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rapahoe Beach and Brunner Industrial Site.
Kumara Junction
While visiting Kumara Junction, you might make a stop by sights like Hokitika Beach and Lake Brunner.
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