Westland District

West Coast

Fox Glacier which includes tranquil scenes and mountains
Fox Glacier featuring forests, a small town or village and mountains
Fox Glacier featuring forests
Mount Aspiring National Park showing a gorge or canyon and a river or creek
Fox Glacier which includes tranquil scenes, snow and mountains

Popular cities in Westland District

An incredible fern leaf near Franz Josef Glacier, the symbol of New Zealand. 
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Franz Josef Glacier
Known for Dining, Glaciers and Mountains
Get away to romantic Franz Josef Glacier! Enjoy the glaciers, hiking, and cafes.

Reasons to visit

  • Glacier Hot Pools
Not only is Hokitika is a lovely little town to visit and stay. There are plenty of walks in the area and a small drive away is Hokitika Gorge. It is a lovely, little walk around this amazing turquoise gorge. There's a fun suspension bridge and plenty of birdlife around making it a rather magical experience. Go early and have the place to yourself! #Trovember
Kokatahi
Venture to sights like Lake Kaniere and Hokitika Gorge as you discover Kokatahi.

Reasons to visit

  • Hokitika Gorge
Before sunset, Hokitika
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Hokitika
Known for Friendly people, Beaches and Sea
Explore secluded Hokitika: its beaches, oceanfront, glaciers, and more!
Fox Glacier showing a river or creek
Fox Glacier
Known for Glaciers, Lakes and Mountains
Fly over a glacier in a helicopter, clamber over and through its ice mass, climb its walls of ice and see glow worms in one of New Zealand’s prime destinations.
Stay at the Lake Moreaki Wilderness Lodge. You will not be disappointed.
Haast
Known for Bars, Excursions and Glaciers
Explore Haast: its glaciers, cafes, safaris, and more!
The beautiful beach along HW 6 is a perfect stop to break up the road trip and do some wild dolphin spotting. #waterlust
Hari Hari
Head to sights like Willberg Walk Trail Access as you discover the local area in Hari Hari.