Plan your trip

This private tour guides you as close as you can get to Franz Josef Glacier on foot. Soak up the incredible views of Franz Josef Glacier (Ka Roimata O Hine Hukatere) in Westland Tai Poutini National Park.

Ritchies Transport West Coast bases at Greymouth, Reefton, Westport and Hokitika are ideally located to provide a range of bus services to a high standard down the entire West Coast.

Explore West Coast offers visitors to the region scenic guided tours showcasing highlights of the West Coast. From Karamea to the Glaciers, local hidden gems and attractions for all ages. Explore West Coast caters for small group and private tours.

Between the beach, river and National Park the Punakaiki Beach Camp is truly a paradise holiday destination. The camp is located 700m north of the Pancake Rocks under magnificent limestone cliffs.

Ship Creek Walk is one of the best examples of swamp forest that you will come across and well worth stopping for on your journey along the West Coast.

Historically the 1877 Undertakers, this four bedroom cottage has either private or shared rooms available as backpacker accommodation in the dead centre of town. The cottage is a secure and comfortable place to rest in peace in the heart of Kumara.

HeliServices.NZ Franz Josef Glacier with snow landing (allow 20 minutes) - Explore the Franz Josef Glacier to 6,000ft and land on the snow with exceptional views of New Zealand's Southern Alps.

As found West Coast gold nuggets and flakes crafted into stunning jewellery.

Rental cars and mini vans. Twenty locations New Zealand wide. Free delivery and pick up from TranzAlpine train, hotels and motels. Affordable rates.

On the South Island’s rugged West Coast, the Punakaiki Beachfront Motels are the ideal location to enjoy all that this stunning region has to offer.

Karamea Golf Club

15 well appointed rooms set in a quiet location just 2.5 kms north of Franz Josef Glacier. Base yourself here with us while you explore the Glacier area, mountains, rain forest and beaches and much more!