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Challenge your taste buds at the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival
In Hokitika, locals celebrate their remote and rugged surrounds in the form of questionable cuisine.
Get wild in Hokitika © Destination Westland
Hokitika Glass Studio Visit website
The Hokitika Glass Studio is a family business established in 1989. Glass-blowing skills originating in Sweden have been passed on and are now utilised by . . . More . . .
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South Westland: a wonder of the world
The bottom left-hand corner of our little country, South Westland, is a world-renowned UNESCO World Heritage area. Read the story . . .
Franz Josef Heli Hike Visit website
Franz Josef Glacier, found in the stunning Westland National Park, is one of the most spectacular glaciers in this region. Combine an awesome scenic helicopter . . . More . . .
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Loved by the locals: Westland
Do what the locals do in Westland. Read the story . . .
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Mt Cook View Motel Visit website
VIEWS OF MT COOK AND MT TASMAN, A 2 MINUTE DRIVE FROM FOX GLACIER TOWNSHIP.We pride ourselves on our wonderfully spacious rooms with all the . . . More . . .
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Westland: land of ice dragons
Like an unfurling, white dragon, the Franz Josef Glacier flexes and curves between steep-walled valleys. Māori named it Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere – tears of the Avalanche Girl. Read the story . . .
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252 Beachside Motels & Holiday Park Visit website
Quiet location adjacent to the beach. Inground swimming pool (seasonal) self-contained motel units and cottages campervan parks and standard cabins. Childrens play area - short . . . More . . .
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Westland Tai Poutini National Park: ancient ice
Westland Tai Poutini is an area of majestic primaeval vistas: snow-capped mountains, glistening glaciers, forests, lakes, rivers and wetlands... Read the story . . .
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Things to do10 Cottages Visit website
All detached ensuite rooms backing on to native bush in a quiet residential location yet only 3 minutes walk to the centre of the Village, . . . More . . .
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The Blue Pools of Haast Pass
Māori knew about the glacial defile between the coastal flats of South Westland and the high tussock-land surrounding the southern lakes from their expeditions in search of pounamu. Read the story . . .
Stumpers Bar & Cafe & Accommodation Visit website
Welcome to Stumpers Bar & Cafe, Accommodation. We are a full service hotel offering Hokitika accommodation and dining, and are in the heart of the . . . More . . .
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Waiau Glacier Coast Marine Reserve
Fed by two lagoons and the Waiho River, the Waiau Glacier Coast Marine Reserve forms a protective buffer for these waterways and wetlands. Read the story . . .
Tourism West Coast Visit website
The West Coast has a number of extraordinary walks showcasing some of New Zealand’s most untamed and iconic sights. From a ten-minute stroll to a . . . More . . .
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Te Ara a Waiau Walkway/Cycleway
Walk or cycle through bush from Franz Josef township to the Franz Josef Glacier car park. Read the story . . .
The Gold Room Visit website
As found West Coast gold nuggets and flakes crafted into stunning jewellery.?Westland's rich gold-mining story comes to life as beautiful gold nugget jewellery crafted from . . . More . . .
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Lake Matheson: the perfect mirror
If you find yourself on the West Coast in a reflective mood, you’ll also find you’re in good company. Read the story . . .
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