Things to do
It’s play time on the Wild West Coast. Get out in our rugged beauty and discover for yourselves why we are the Last Best Place.
Meet Dunedin’s Royals! A unique not to be missed chance to visit the world’s only mainland breeding colony of magnificent…
From $10NZD
1260 Harington Point Rd, Otago Peninsula Dunedin
Westland Greenstone was established in 1962, it was the first retail and factory outlet in New Zealand. Westland Greenstone only…
From $5NZD
34 Tancred Street Hokitika
Gold Panning is our speciality! Catch gold fever and pan for your own gold. Our gold panning team will tutor…
From Adults $36.00/Children $18.50
316 Rutherglen Road Rutherglen, Paroa, Greymouth 7805
Explore The West Coast Forests From An Unique Perspective An exhilarating treetop adventure among temperate rainforest giants. Experience life with…
from $24.00 per person
1128 Woodstock-Rimu Road, Hokitika 7812
Swade and Paula, your guides, have been living in South Westland for over 30 years. The tours include the Early…
From $85NZD
31 Wharf Street, Okarito
HeliServicesNZ is an experienced helicopter flightseeing company providing you with a diverse range of South Island scenic helicopter flights and private charters in…
From $270NZD
29 Main Road, Franz Josef
The Milford Adventurer was the first boat to sail under the JUCY Cruise name in 2011, but two years later…
From $55NZD
Milford Sound Visitor Centre (Terminal and Boat Harbour), Milford Sound Highway, Milford
Westland Industrial Heritage Park is a working museum with a variety of displays and ongoing projects. The dedicated volunteers' passion…
Industrial Road, Hokitika Airport
We offer a variety of trips suitable for the first-time paddler through to the seasoned kayaker, and we promise you…
From $115NZD
Deepwater Basin, Milford
The team at Inland Adventures deliver trips that have less than 12 guests, which allows plenty of time to chat…
From $120NZD
Reefton, Ikamatua and Greymouth
Heli Hike 2 Helicopter transfers, with the opportunity to explore a remote and pristine part of the glacier on foot,…
44 Main Road, Fox Glacier
Box of Delights is an old fashioned lolly shop located in the heart of Hokitika. We specialise in old fashioned…
86 Revell Street, Hokitika
Dolphins are some of nature’s most extraordinary and captivating creatures. And they’re even more amazing close-up. Immerse yourself in their…
96 Esplanade, Kaikōura
We’re a small business, operating in a really precious environment, both ecologically and socially. It’s rare to have visitors to…
From $5NZD
1 The Strand Okarito
We offer scenic cruises and freedom kayaking alone the stunning Mhainapua waterway. Relax to the birdsong tranquillity as you take…
From $5NZD
389 Ruatapu Road Hokitika
Fishing for trout on New Zealands West Coast of the South Island is a treat not to be missed. Brent…
Frm $350.00 per half day
Lake Moana, Greymouth
This incredible wildlife attraction is home to the official hatching facility for the world's 2 rarest kiwis – the Rowi…
From $32.00 per person
Cnr Cron and, Cowan Street, Franz Josef / Waiau 7886
Waiatoto River Safari – West Coast NZ Discover one of Kiwi’s favourite tours on the West Coast NZ, taking a…
Adult $199per person/ Child $139 per person
1975 Jackson Bay Road, Hannahs Clearing, Haast 7844
Petr Hlavacek is a renowned New Zealand landscapes photographer based on the West Coast of the Southern Alps in the…
Whataroa 7857 South Westland
Kia ora! At Glacier Valley Eco Tours, you are in the best possible hands. We are a New Zealand owned…
From $70NZD
20 Main Road, SH6, Franz Josef Glacier
Relax and unwind in the soothing comfort of fresh, warm water and aromatic wood smoke. Enjoy your own private tubs,…
From $79.00
64B Cron Street Franz Josef Glacier,
For decades people from all over the world have flocked to Hanmer Springs to relax and enjoy our thermal pools.…
From 35.00 per Adult/ $20.00 Children
42 Amuri Avenue Hanmer Springs
Welcome to Across Country Quad Bikes, we are located in the remote Franz Josef Village tucked away underneath the rugged…
From $80NZD
30 Main Road, State Highway 6, Franz Josef
Air Safaris are providing Franz Josef’s only aeroplane scenic flight departing from the almighty west cost before climbing over the…
From $395NZD
Main Street, Franz Josef
Spend a morning on a deserted island bird sanctuary, cruise to a relaxing lunch at a Marlborough Sounds resort, or…
The Picton Town Wharf Picton New Zealand
***Now a Qualmark Gold Rated activity*** Explore beyond the Glaciers in Franz Josef. Join a mirror-lake Kayak Tour, Scenic Boat…
Kayaking from $99.00pp, Boat Tours from $85.00pp and Fishing Cruises from $130.00pp
Franz Josef
HeliServicesNZ is an experienced helicopter flightseeing company providing you with a diverse range of South Island scenic helicopter flights and…
From $99NZD
5 Marks Road, Haast
By land or water, make your holiday unforgettable Abel Tasman Kayaks has grown into one of our country’s premier…
273 Sandy Bay-Marahau Road, RD 2, Mārahau
Welcome to our corner of the world, where majestic birds soar and dive over stunning waters beneath endless sky. Discover…
From $95NZD
96 Esplanade, Kaikoura
Underworld Rafting Underworld Rafting: Is a magical journey of discovery in the unmodified Metro Cave System, with the best Glow…
From $130.00 per person
Charleston 7865, New Zealand
James Scott and Videographer Dean Trolle have combined to create the most amazing and stunning videography of South Westland. From…
Adults NZ$15 / Children NZ$10
29 Main Road, Franz Josef
Get personal with nature – Eco Wanaka Adventures! This is our backyard so let us show you its secrets… Eco Wanaka…
From $165NZD
PO Box 841, Wanaka
QUEENSTOWN & MILFORD SOUND SCENIC FLIGHTS Experience New Zealand flightseeing at its best with a Milford Sound scenic flight with Air Milford.…
3 Tex Smith Lane. Queenstown Airport
Nau mai, Haere mai Welcome to R&R Kayaks Rets and Ro welcome you to the breathtaking Abel Tasman National Park…
From $115NZD
279 Sandy Bay-Marahau Road, Marahau
We offer breathtaking tours to New Zealand's most beautiful untouched destinations. View numerous glaciers, virgin native bush, alpine terrain, historic…
From $400NZD
535 Whitcombe Valley Road, Kokatahi
Welcome to Glacier Country Helicopter! We’re a local, family-owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast…
From $280NZD
10 Main Road, Franz Josef
The National Kiwi Centre has several live exhibits where you can see the unique animals of New Zealand in a…
From $15NZD
64 Tancred Street, Hokitika
The Helicopter Line Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers Flanked to the west by the Southern Alps and to the east…
From $195.00 per person
Main Road (State Highway 6), Franz Josef Glacier, 7856.
Come along and observe the magestic Kotuku, White Heron in their natural nesting environment. Learn about this rare bird in…
$150.00 per Adult/ $75.00 Per Child
64 Main Road Whataroa South Westland
HeliServicesNZ is an experienced helicopter flightseeing company providing you with a diverse range of South Island scenic helicopter flights and…
From $270NZD
44 Main Road, Fox Glacier
Greenstone Tours You will begin at Arahura Bridge Heritage Park. From there you will be guided through the Arahura Pa…
From $189.00 per person
Arahura Pa, Hokitika