West Coast
New Zealand South Island Travel Insider Guide
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A haven for epic coastal and mountain panoramas, rugged landscapes, pristine rainforests, and abundant wildlife, the West Coast, New Zealand, is the ultimate destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Start your adventure now, where untamed beauty and unique experiences beckon. Click below to explore the West Coast’s remarkable charm and uncover the hidden gems, the quirky towns, the must-dos and the best places to visit in the West Coast region of the South Island.
NEW ZEALAND SOUTH ISLAND travel insider Guide
Discover the top West Coast towns & places to visit.
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In the past two decades, we’ve travelled and explored all over the West Coast. Check out some of our highlights & the best attractions on the West Coast New Zealand.
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Cape Foulwind Walkway: Seal Spotting, Lighthouse & Epic Ocean Views
Cape Foulwind Walkway is a must-see attraction in the West Coast region of the South Island. This short walk offers views of a historic lighthouse, expansive ocean panoramas, farmland, mountains, a colony of fur seals, striking coastal formations and cliff views. Here is the information you need to visit this extraordinary coastal walkway. Make sure…
The Best West Coast Walks You Don’t Want To Miss – New Zealand South Island
Prepare to be filled with awe as you explore the outstanding natural wonders of the West Coast. You’ll find the most incredible hikes in New Zealand in the South Island’s West Coast region, where you can experience these breathtaking sights up close on scenic walks. You can find yourself walking along ocean clifftop trails one…
The Best Punakaiki Walks – Short NZ South Island Walks
Punakaiki is an ideal destination for those who want to marvel at natural wonders. At the western edge of the Paparoa National Park, the area offers some of the finest hikes in New Zealand’s South Island. This list of the best Punakaiki walks includes short and easy hikes, making them doable for most visitors. Punakaiki…
Your Complete Guide to the Franz Josef Glacier Walk
The town of Franz Josef, famous for its glacier, offers many excellent and rewarding walks. One of the most popular tracks is the Franz Josef Glacier Walk. This short and easy walk is the highlight of a visit to the town and is the main reason people visit. Here is all the information you need…
Callery Gorge Walk: Visiting Franz Josef’s Turquoise River
The West Coast region of the South Island offers some of the most impressive walks in the country. Callery Gorge Walk is among the best. This easy, short walk offers the chance to immerse yourself in nature and see one of the most stunning gorges with a vibrant turquoise river. Here’s the inside scoop on…
Peters Pool Walk, Franz Josef’s Mirror Lake
Peters Pool walk in Franz Josef, in the West Coast Region of the South Island, is an easy, short walk to a stunning reflective pool with views of mountains and glacial valleys. In this story we share how to get there, what you will see, and why you should not miss this fully accessible short…
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