West Coast info

West Coast is one of the more remote and most sparsely populated areas of New Zealand and is located on the West Coast of the South Island. The West Coast is famous for being the only New Zealand nesting place of the rare White Heron / Kotuku.

Bays in West Coast, New Zealand

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Great rockclimbing exists at Charleston seacliffs on the West Coast between Greymouth and Westport. 15 minutes south of Westport. Ideally located for world famous underground cave rafting, abseiling, Pancake Rocks, Paparoa National Park and Cape Foulwind seal colony....


The town of Greymouth is located at the mouth of the Grey River, on a narrow coastal plain close to the foot of the Southern Alps....


Bounded by a magnificent unspoilt coast-line, shrouded by rain forest and protected by the towering might of the Southern Aps, active pursuits and visual indulgences are abundant in their possibilities. Clear mountain-fed streams, lakes and rivers provide for excellent fishing and boating opportunities whilst the primeval forests allow for exhilarating explorations into the unknown....


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The central West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand is a place where the mountains stand tall, the rivers run deep and the ocean goes as far as the eye can see. A haven of sorts, full of history and tradition bordered by New Zealand's famous rain forests. Where you can walk the beaches, hike and bike the heritage gold field trails. Where you can fish trout in the rivers, boat on the lakes and where there's flair for fun and adventure And a hundred and one other things to see and do....


Punakaiki is a small community on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, between Westport and Greymouth. The community lies on the edge of the Paparoa National Park....


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Te Kinga is a settlement on Lake Brunner, the largest lake in the northwest of New Zealand's South Island, 31 kilometres from Greymouth. Te Kinga boasts unspoiled wilderness surroundings offer a wealth of water-orientated recreational pursuits - fly fishing, power boating, sea & whitewater kayaking, water-skiing, windsurfing, sailing and swimming. If you want to take it easy, or take it to extremes, there's bush walking to mountain biking, exploring to kayaking. There are several National Parks accessible for day trips. The activities you enjoy can be as relaxing or as challenging as you want...


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Awesome scenery, amazing adventure, wondertul walks are complemented by welcoming accommodation and fabulous dining experiences in this temperate climate ot the 'winterless north'. Adventure is limitless including Jetski Tours, White Water Rafting, Adventure Caving, Mountain Biking, Jet Boating, Underworld Rafting, Heli-Rafting, Scenic Caving, Horse Trekking, Surfing, Kayaking, Land Yachting, Fishing, Chartered Fishing and Unimog Tours or just exploring some of New Zealand's finest scenery. ...


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