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Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass
Hokitika: West Coast Treetop Walkway Entrance Ticket
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing
Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min
Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk
Kayak Classic - 3 Hr Kayak Adventure Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
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What to do in West Coast
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Franz Josef Glacier
Enjoy the stunning glacier views and explore Franz Josef Glacier, a lovely green space in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.
Lake Matheson
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.
Routeburn Track
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
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.
Fox Glacier
Discover the spectacular caves, ice fields and valleys of this enormous glacier on guided hiking, climbing and helicopter excursions.
Paparoa National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Paparoa National Park, a lovely green space in Paparoa National Park.
Tauranga Bay Seal Colony
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.
Pancake Rocks
Drive along the Great Coast Road to reach these unusual rock formations, the product of 30 million years of natural moulding.
West Coast Rail Trail
You can take time to visit West Coast Rail Trail during your travels to Greymouth. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Our guide on where to stay in West Coast
Carters Beach
Visitors to Carters Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Carters Beach is worth a stop.
Kaiata
Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Marsden
While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Coal Creek
Though Coal Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Brunner Industrial Site and Rapahoe Beach.
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