Westland District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Amazing place to explore and only a short walk from the car park. Loved it here - so glad I took the time to drive up!
Amazing place to explore and only a short walk from the car park. Loved it here - so glad I took the time to drive up!
Walking through this amount of ice is incredible
Climbing through some epic ice formations on the Franz Josef Glacier #blue #bucketlist #adventure
About an hour and a half from Queenstowns hustle and bustle you can escape to the solitude of nothing but the sound of trees swaying in the breeze where you'll be enveloped in 100% Pure New Zealand Green. To catch more of our adventures - follow our journey on www.TheAdventureIsCalling.Com #NationalPark #NZMustDo #MtAspiring #Queenstown #NewZealand #Adventure #Travel

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Fox Glacier showing a lake or waterhole, mountains and forest scenes
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Known for Glaciers, Hiking and Nature

Reasons to visit

  • Franz Josef Glacier
  • Fox Glacier
  • Fox Glacier
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Mount Aspiring National Park
Mount Aspiring National Park
Known for Rainforests, Jungles and Waterfalls
This South Island dreamland of pristine forests, soaring mountains, meandering rivers and spectacular glaciers is a paradise for outdoor adventures.

Reasons to visit

  • Routeburn Track
  • Fantail Falls
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Hokitika
Hokitika
Known for Friendly people, Beaches and Sea

Reasons to visit

  • Sunset Point
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Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Known for Dining, Glaciers and Mountains

Reasons to visit

  • Glacier Hot Pools
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Haast
Haast
Known for Bars, Excursions and Glaciers
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Fox Glacier which includes a river or creek
Fox Glacier
Known for Glaciers, Lakes and Mountains
Fly over a glacier in a helicopter, clamber over and through its ice mass, climb its walls of ice and see glow worms in one of New Zealand’s prime destinations.
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