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Top 10 Towns Of The West Coast Top 10 Towns Of The West Coast On New Zealand’s rugged West Coast of the South Island from Karamea to Haast there are plenty of things to do, interesting little towns, iconic landmarks, and great places to visit. Take a day trip, make a whole holiday out of […]

Fox Glacier Fox Glacier The Fox Glacier is located within Westland National Park on the West Coast of the South Island, approximately 2.5 hrs south of Greymouth by car.  Fed by four alpine glaciers, this river of ice carves a 13 km path through the temperate forest landscape from the Southern Alps to its terminating

Franz Josef Glacier Franz Josef Glacier Located in the Westland Tai Poutini National Park, the Franz Josef Glacier has been a prominent feature of the rugged West Coast landscapes for centuries. The glacier extends approximately 12 km from its alpine origins, terminating a mere 19 km inland from New Zealand’s rugged western coastline and the

Lake Mathieson Lake Mathieson Just a short drive in your Greymouth will bring you to Lake Mathieson, home to stunning scenery reflected in deep clear waters. Famous for its mirror-like reflections of nearby Mount Cook and Mount Tasman, Lake Mathieson is a popular day-trip destination for tourists looking to get out in the New Zealand

Punakaiki Pancake Rocks & Blowholes Punakaiki Pancake Rocks & Blowholes New Zealand is a land full of fascinating geological phenomena, and one of the most visually distinctive is the “pancake rock” formation located at Punakaiki on the West Coast of the South Island. These rocks were first formed 30 million years ago from the fragments

Greenstone Carving Greenstone Carving Greenstone, also known as NZ Jade or Pounamu is found in many places around the West Coast and Hokitika and is treasured for its spiritual significance among local Maori. The precious stone is prized for its strength and durability and also for its decorative beauty. Understandably these qualities meant the stone