Plan your trip

A popular overnight and day stop. Enjoy water sports in the lake.

Blackball Co-operative shuttle and relocation service will assist you hike or cycle the Paparoa Track. Other trips on demand; car/campervan relocation service Blackball to Punakaiki.

Golden Bay Air offers scheduled and on demand shuttle transport from Takaka and Nelson to the Heaphy and Abel Tasman Coastal Tracks. On demand local shuttles around Golden Bay. Private shuttle tours.

From Fox Village fly over both the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, soaring first over the townships and then following the ice flow high up into the upper reaches.

Centrally located in the hub of the West Coast, the Alpine Rose Motel is close to all major amenities, scenic hotspots and is situated on the main highway south to the Haast Pass and the glaciers.

Hokitika Gorge Tour takes you through the lush dairy farmlands of the Kokatahi Valley, my home, with majestic views of the Southern Alps, we explore native rainforest and view blue green waters of rock sided Hokitika Gorge. Tour is 2 hours duration.

Kōkako Walk/Cycleway from Haast township threading through bush out onto the stunning Haast Beach

Golden Bay Air offers scheduled and on demand shuttle transport from Takaka and Nelson to the Heaphy and Abel Tasman Coastal Tracks. On demand local shuttles around Golden Bay. Private shuttle tours.

At Golden Coast B&B, we offer warm, friendly, and affordable accommodation, set in lovely gardens; excellent beds, electric blankets,option of full cooked breakfast or bed only and complimentary tea and coffee in our cosy guest lounge.

As a life-long explorer, discoverer and sculptor of jade on the West Coast of New Zealand, I’d like you to share the amazing qualities of this superb and alluring gemstone, best revealed when made into unique objects of art.

Platform 40 Eatery & Bar - Lake Brunner

Skydive Franz Josef is one of the only tandem Helicopter Skydive in New Zealand. Enjoy a smooth helicopter flight to 10,000ft altitude, take in the stunning views, and instructor camera package is included to ensure you go home with the memories.