10 TOP Things to Do in West Coast December 2025

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Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

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Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

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Mt Cook Experience

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Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train

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Fox Glacier: Half Day Walking & Nature Tour with Local Guide

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What to do in West Coast

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Franz Josef Glacier

4.5/5(169 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Franz Josef Glacier, a lovely green space in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Fox Glacier which includes a sunset and mountains

Lake Matheson

4.5/5(104 reviews)

Hike around this picturesque lake in the forest to see the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps reflected in its dark waters on a clear day.

Fox Glacier

4.5/5(112 reviews)

Discover the spectacular caves, ice fields and valleys of this enormous glacier on guided hiking, climbing and helicopter excursions.

Pancake Rocks

4.5/5(122 reviews)

Drive along the Great Coast Road to reach these unusual rock formations, the product of 30 million years of natural moulding.

Routeburn Track

3.5/5(3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Routeburn Track during your travels to Mount Aspiring National Park. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Rapahoe Beach

4.5/5(24 reviews)

A small cluster of houses and some oceanfront accommodation mark one of the Great Coast Road’s sleepy enclaves, an ideal place to put your feet up.

Tauranga Bay Seal Colony

4.5/5(29 reviews)

Ocean waves lap on the rocky shores of this beautiful bay where you can see multitudes of New Zealand fur seals basking in the sun.

Hokitika Gorge

4.5/5(49 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hokitika Gorge during your travels in Kokatahi.

Paparoa National Park

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Paparoa National Park, a lovely green space in Paparoa National Park.

Explore areas of West Coast

Kumara

If you're looking for restaurants on your travels, Kumara might be a great stop.

Carters Beach

Visitors to Carters Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Carters Beach is worth a stop.

Marsden

While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kaiata

Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Coal Creek

Though Coal Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rapahoe Beach and Brunner Industrial Site.

Blue Spur

While there might not be top attractions in Blue Spur, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve and Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre.

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