The West Coast, New Zealand
This is Glacier country - a World Heritage Area!
New Zealand's West Coast, magnificent and spectacular, a diverse wilderness that has changed little by the influence of mankind. Check out the links on this page to discover more about our amazing region and what it has to offer you on your stay in this magic place.
Tourism West Coast - With a large range of accommodation options to choose from, there is plenty of time to explore this spectacular region. There are beach and forest walks to suit all ages and abilities, tourism experiences, quad biking, caving, rafting, canoeing and kayaking, surfing, jetboating, jet skiing, glacier walks, scenic flights, mountain biking, horse treks, fishing, gold panning, to name but a few. This website is the official regional tourism organisation.
Backpacker Info - With more than 350 NZ members, BBH (Budget Backpacker Hostels) is by far the largest group of Backpacker Accommodation Providers in New Zealand. This guide is the most useful and comprehensive guide dedicated to NZ's Network of Hostels.
Dept of Conservation, West Coast - Westland Tai Poutini National Park extends from the highest peaks of the Southern Alps to the remote beaches of the wild West Coast. Westland is also part of Te Wahipounamu South - West New Zealand World Heritage Area.
Glacier Country - Living remnants of the ice ages carve a spectacular landscape on their advance from the vast snow and ice fields of New Zealand's Southern Alps to their terminal face just 300 metres above sea level in the lush rainforests of the beautiful West Coast. This site tells you all you need to know to explore the glaciers.
Fox Guides - Alpine Guides offer guided walks and helihikes from half day to the 2 day Chancellor Hut Overnight Heli-Trek. For the more adventurous they also offer expert mountaineering trips amongst New Zealand's highest peaks.
NZ Guides - Professional guides help you to experience the ultimate New Zealand adventure activity - glacier walks, heli hikes and ice climbing on The Franz Josef Glacier.
Franz Josef Guides - A professional guiding company operating since 1990, that can trace its heritage over 100 years. They take you to places that normally only experienced mountaineers can reach.
Tourism Online - New Zealand's most comprehensive online directory of tourism and travel companies, offering over 12,000 NZ accommodation, attraction, tour and transport listings plus extensive travel, vacation, holiday and visitor information.
