What to do in West Coast

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Nature Tour

CA $92
per adult
Franz Josef Nature Tour
Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass

Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass

CA $55
per adult
Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass
Approx 10 minute snow landing included

Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing

CA $316
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing
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Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing

CA $555
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing
Hokitika: West Coast Tree Top Tower Zip Line and Walk

Hokitika: West Coast Tree Top Tower Zip Line and Walk

CA $96
per adult
Hokitika: West Coast Tree Top Tower Zip Line and Walk
Franz Josef: West Coast Wildlife Centre Entry Ticket -48 hrs

Franz Josef: West Coast Wildlife Centre Entry Ticket -48 hrs

CA $55
per adult
Franz Josef: West Coast Wildlife Centre Entry Ticket -48 hrs
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

CA $737
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
Picture 1 for Activity Hokitika: West Coast Treetop Walkway Entrance Ticket

Hokitika: West Coast Treetop Walkway Entrance Ticket

CA $31
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Hokitika: West Coast Treetop Walkway Entrance Ticket
Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

CA $324
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
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Franz Josef Glacier

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Enjoy the stunning glacier views and explore Franz Josef Glacier, a lovely green space in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.
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Where to stay in West Coast

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Carters Beach

Visitors to Carters Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Carters Beach is worth a stop.
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Marsden

While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kaiata

Travelers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Kumara

If you're spending some time in Kumara, you'll be sure to enjoy its restaurants.

 

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Day trip destinations from West Coast

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Mount Cook

A glacier valley surrounded by lush green mountains and waterfalls.

Franz Josef Glacier

A beach with waves, sun, and scattered debris.

Bruce Bay

A coastal landscape with rocky outcrops, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the ocean.

Cape Foulwind

A turquoise river flowing through a rocky gorge surrounded by dense green forest.

Mount Aspiring National Park

A glacier with a crevasse, snow-covered mountains, and a partly cloudy sky.

Westland Tai Poutini National Park

A sandy beach with driftwood and tall grasses.

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