Heavenly Haast: a UNESCO World Heritage Area
The southern corner of the South Island’s West Coast is home to landscapes so wild and spectacular, it has been...
The wild and untouched landscapes of Haast. © Tourism West Coast
The Lake Matheson walk: a photographer's dream
Lake Matheson is a photographer’s dream, where the waters reflect a near-perfect image of snow-capped Aoraki Mount Cook. Read the story . . .
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 . . .
Loved by the locals: Westland
Do what the locals do in Westland. Read the story . . .
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 . . .
Westland Tai Poutini National Park: ancient ice
Westland Tai Poutini is an area of majestic primeval vistas: snow-capped mountains, glistening glaciers, forests, lakes, rivers and wetlands. Read the story . . .
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 . . .
Lake Matheson Walk
The unsurpassed views and mountain reflections from the forested shores of Lake Matheson make this easy walk, one of the most popular on the West Coast. Read the story . . .
Adventure time: tramping in New Zealand
Known in other countries as hiking, bushwalking or trekking, tramping is a uniquely Kiwi term that fits the style of walking here – often rough, frequently wet, but regularly inspiring. Read the story . . .
Get outside: 14 must-do short walks
New Zealand is blessed with so many beautiful and varied landscapes. Often the best way to discover them is on foot. Read the story . . .
Heavenly Haast: a UNESCO World Heritage Area
The southern corner of the South Island’s West Coast is home to landscapes so wild and spectacular, it has been recognised by UNESCO as an area of international significance. Read the story . . .