10 TOP Things to Do in West Coast August 2026

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Things to do

Hokitika: The National Kiwi Centre Tickets

CA $32

per adult

Franz Josef Nature Tour

CA $90

per adult

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

CA $53

per adult

Hokitika: West Coast Treetop Walkway Entrance Ticket

CA $32

per adult

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Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing

CA $534

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

25 Minute Glacier Explorer: 1 Glacier with Alpine Landing

Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing

CA $322

per adult

Hokitika: West Coast Tree Top Tower Zip Line and Walk

CA $98

per adult

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

CA $751

per adult

Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

CA $322

per adult

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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

Find the best West Coast areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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.

Kaiata

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

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Blue Spur

While Blue Spur isn't home to many top sights, Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre and National Kiwi Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Marsden

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

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Coal Creek

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Coal Creek and surrounding area, you can visit Rapahoe Beach and Brunner Industrial Site.

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