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White Heron Sanctuary Tours

The only nesting nesting place of the famous White Heron in New Zealand.

West Coast Wildlife Centre

The West Coast Wildlife Centre is a unique and interactive experience that brings together nature, conservation, and wildlife all under one roof!

West Coast Treetop Walkway

If you want a day filled with adventure and amazing views, you’ve found it! The Treetop Walk and Tower Zipline are a top pick for anyone visiting Hokitika!

The tree top walkway adventure and zipline activities are fully accessible and designed for everyone—families, couples and solo adventurers alike.

West Coast Scenic Waterways

Enjoy freedom kayaking or a cruise aboard the Eco Adventurer. Capture the picturesque beauty of the Mahinapua waterways along the original route used by pioneers, gold diggers and early explorers. Experience majestic views of Mt.Cook and the Southern Alps and outstanding West Coast flora, fauna and native rain forests.

Walter Peak Station – Queenstown

Walter Peak High Country Farm offers an immersive journey into New Zealand’s rural heartland. A scenic 45-minute cruise across Lake Whakatipu aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw steamship sets the stage, revealing panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and tranquil waters. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed into a world where tradition and nature intertwine. The farm tour provides an opportunity to meet friendly Highland cattle, sheep, alpacas, and other animals, while learning about sustainable farming practices.

Waiatoto River Safari

Whether you’re travelling alone or in a group, Waiatoto River Safari offers a Haast jet boat tour to remember. Best of all, it’s an activity everyone can enjoy. On offer is nature tours, not thrill rides, so there will be no donuts or hair-raising moments, just stunning scenery and unforgettable views. This means these river tours are family-friendly and suitable for all ages.

Underworld Adventures

Experience one of the world’s best Glow worm displays in a pristine and untamed natural wilderness environment.

Underworld Adventures has experienced local guides and specialised equipment to share this magical world on adventures that suit families, the young and fit and even older explorers. You will experience a place seldom seen, ancient, silent, timeless, and breathtakingly beautiful.

Tunnel Terrace Loop Walk

Tunnel Terrace Loop Walk enters and exits through old goldmining tailrace tunnels. Passing through regenerating Rimu, Kamahi and tree fern forests.

The National Kiwi Centre

The National Kiwi Centre is situated in the heart of Hokitika and provides the opportunity to get up close and personal with New Zealand’s national icons.

Te Anau Glowworm Caves

The RealNZ Te Anau Glowworm Caves tour is a journey beneath the surface of Fiordland, into a world shaped by water and lit by nature’s smallest wonders. Your adventure begins with a scenic cruise across Lake Te Anau, where mountains rise from the water’s edge and the air feels fresh and still. On the far shore, guides lead you to the cave entrance — a hidden gateway into an ancient underground labyrinth.

The experience is both peaceful and awe-inspiring, a moment of quiet connection with Fiordland’s hidden magic.

Ships Creek Walk

1.8km Loop

Two trails combined form the 1.8km walk, located 20km North of Haast Township.

Accessible for wheelchairs, this walk is great for the whole family. Boardwalks follow through the native forest, around to the Coast.

Rosco’s Milford Kayaks

Rosco pioneered sea kayaking in Milford Sound 31 years ago, making them the longest established owner-operated kayaking company in New Zealand! Rosco’s has the experience and knowledge you can count on and is the only operator offering the longer kayak tours in Milford Sound.

Roberts Point Track

A day hike to Roberts Point provides spectacular views of Franz Josef Glacier and the surrounding mountains.

RealNZ – Patea (Doubtful Sound) Cruises

The RealNZ Pātea Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise is an unforgettable journey deep into one of Fiordland’s most remote and spectacular landscapes. The adventure begins with a serene cruise across Lake Manapouri, followed by a coach journey over the dramatic Wilmot Pass, offering glimpses of rainforest peaks, waterfalls, and sheer granite cliffs. Boarding the Pātea Explorer, you set out on a three-hour voyage through the vast fiord — three times longer than Milford Sound and far less visited.

R&R Kayaks

R&R Kayaks is a genuine small family owned and operated sea kayaking company in the Abel Tasman National Park offering half day – multi day guided tours and kayak rentals. R&R Kayaks is located in Marahau, the gateway to the famous Abel Tasman.

Pure Milford

Pure Milford offers an immersive journey into the heart of Piopiotahi / Milford Sound, showcasing its majestic cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and abundant wildlife. Departing from the Milford Sound Visitor Terminal, guests embark on a scenic cruise aboard one of two modern catamarans: The cruise spans the full length of the sound, from the head to the Tasman Sea, providing opportunities to witness iconic landmarks such as Mitre Peak and Stirling Falls.

Pohatu Penguins

Canterbury is proud to showcase a unique variant of Korora, little penguins.
Tour Australasia’s largest little penguin colony, on Mainland New Zealand, click to find out more! Discover the wild side of Banks Peninsula (Akaroa), Pōhatu Marine Reserve and encounter its unique wildlife. The guides are all conservationists, friends and family – with years of working in penguin conservation, a passion for sharing their stories and a wealth of local knowledge passed down through generations.

Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Cruises

RealNZ Piopiotahi Milford Sound Cruise takes you into the heart of New Zealand’s most iconic fiord, where soaring peaks, cascading waterfalls, and sheer cliffs create a landscape unlike anywhere else on earth.

Waterfalls tumble hundreds of metres from hanging valleys, while seals bask on rocky outcrops and dolphins often play in the wake. On some cruises, you may even glimpse rare Fiordland crested penguins.

Peters Pool

Enjoy the reflective views of the glacier valley and mountains on this short, easy walk to a small kettle lake – it’s a great option with children.

Okarito Trig Walk

1 hour 30 minutes return

Boardwalk over wetlands, bush walk, spectacular coastal and alpine views The Ōkārito Trig Walk is a gentle well-graded uphill track that leads to a 360-degree viewpoint with breath-taking views of Westland Tai Poutini National Park, snow-capped Southern Alps, forest, lagoons and beaches.

Okarito Kiwi Tours

Okarito Kiwi Tours are the only licensed operators in the South Island that can take you looking for kiwi in the wild, making this a once in a lifetime experience right here on the West Coast!

Okarito Kayaks

Okarito Kayaks is locally owned and offers expert, intimate and nature focused guided kayak trips, as well as rental of kayaks to explore independently, on Ōkārito Lagoon, New Zealand’s largest unmodified coastal wetland with ample birdlife.

Okarito Eco Boat Tours

Immerse yourself in the unique diversity of New Zealand’s largest wetland with our most popular trip, the Okarito Eco Tour. This intimate, small group tour takes you on an unforgettable journey aboard the Explorer Douglas which was custom built for the lagoon.

Mt Tuhua Track

This track to the open tussock peak of Mt Tuhua (1,125 m) is steep and is suitable for fit trampers only. The track is marked with orange triangles for its entire length. Check weather and track conditions before setting out.

Mt Brown Track

The Mount Brown Hut Track is near Lake Kaniere in the Hokitika region. It’s a beautiful day walk or a short overnight tramp with an epic sunrise and sunset. Experience absolutely stunning views from the top over Lake Kaniere, the Tasman sea, Hokitika river, and back towards the Southern Alps.

Mananui Tramline

Follow an old logging tramway route through a cross section of West Coast bush. Following Wetland’s, with a detour to the lake, This is also suitable for bikes as part of the West Coast Wilderness Trail

Mananui Bush and Beach Walk

20 minutes Return

9km South of Hokitika, off SH6 – on the right heading South. Wander through the sand dunes and totara forest, popping out to the wild beach. From the beach you will see a stunning view of the Southern Alps.

Lake Matheson Walk

Follow the track over the Clearwater suspension bridge, pass tall kahikatea and rimu to the jetty viewpoint. Here you will be greeted by magnificent mountain views reflected in the dark waters. Lake Matheson is famous for its stunning mirror-like reflections.

Lake Kaniere Walkway

Starting from either Sunny Bight Carpark, or the Southern end of the Lake near Mt Brown, follow the Western shores of the stunning Lake Kaniere.

Lake Gault Track

A gradual climb on a historical tramping track through ancient podocarp forest provides panoramic views of Aoraki /Mount Cook. On a good day, you can see the mountain landscape reflected in Lake Gault.

Kiwi Journeys

Kiwi Journeys operates on all cycle trails in these regions, providing tours, bike hire, and expert advice. Their comprehensive services cater to all levels of cyclists, ensuring an exceptional and memorable experience on the trails.

Kaniere Water Race Walkway

This walk follows the historic (but still used) Kaniere Forks power station water-race, through our native rainforest. This section is also part of our West Coast Wilderness Trail.

Kahikatea Forest Walk

A short walk, located out at Lake Kaniere, follows boardwalks and native forest, around a small loop. Fantastic for the whole family.

Hokitika Scenic Tours

Join knowledgeable, local guides to view the magical West Coast scenic treasures- Where times stands still, in all it’s natural glory. Hokitika Scenic Tours offers short guided tours or fully inclusive guided bespoke tour packages to suit your travel plans.

Hokitika Gorge

This loop track shows the stunning blue waters of the Hokitika Gorge and the pristine mature podocarp forest of the Hokitika Scenic Reserve.

Hokitika Beach Walk

Easy access from the town, wander along our wild beaches, filled with dark sand, piles of driftwood, and epic shaped rocks.

HeliServices NZ Fox, Franz, Haast

HeliServices.NZ is an experienced helicopter flightseeing company providing you with a diverse range of South Island scenic helicopter flights and private charters in some of New Zealand’s most spectacular alpine heights and coastal regions.

Hari Hari Coastal Walkway

8.3km

A mix of logging tramways, regenerating forests, and pack tracks, where you will pop out on the coast.

Like all West Coast beaches, the sand is constantly changing, so be cautious of this.

Goldsborough Track

Starting at the Goldborough camping area, historic goldmining, including fine tunnels. Elevated sections showcase hill country rimu and miro forests.

Glow Worm Dell Hokitika

Glow Worm Dell is a free night-time activity and is suitable for the whole family! Enjoy watching them light up the dark canopy cover above you! It MUST be DARK in order to see the Glow worms as they are not in a cave system.

Glacier Valley Eco Tours

Glacier Valley Eco Tours offers a diverse range of small-group, guided nature walks for all ages and abilities in Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier and Okarito on the West Coast of New Zealand.

Gillespies Beach Walk

6.8km Return

Follow the Miners Tunnel Track from Gillespies Beach car park and campsite. Here you find the resting spot for seals in the winter.

Take care not to disturb the seals and never get between the seals and the sea.

Franz Wilderness Tours Boat/ Fishing Charter

Discover Lake Mapourika the scenic gem of the West Coast! Boat/ Fishing Tours depart at the iconic Jetty Bay, only 5 minutes from Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy Scenic Cruises and guided nature walks with breathtaking views of the Southern Alps and many glaciers including the Franz Josef Glacier Neve. Lake Mapourika is home to native birds including the rare White Heron, drawn by the abundance of fish and eels in the lake.

Franz Wilderness Tours – Kayaks

Journey further in Franz Josef Glacier on one of these top-rated kayak tour adventures. Lake Mapourika’s calm water is located in an UNESCO World Heritage site, making it one of New Zealand’s finest kayaking destinations. Free photographs are included with each kayak tour.

Franz Josef Glacier Walk

Walk along a bush track to a viewpoint of the Franz Josef Glacier terminal face.

You must follow all signage and barriers.

Franz Josef Glacier Guides

Immerse yourself on a journey of discovery, in one of the most pristine places on Earth. The friendly and experienced guides will share their knowledge of the glacier region, leaving you with a whole new appreciation for Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere (Franz Josef Glacier). After a short, thrilling flight over lush native rainforest, you will land on the Franz Josef Glacier, where your guide with an eye for the most spectacular ice formations, will lead you through the most awe-inspiring glacier scenery Aotearoa (New Zealand) has to offer.

Fox Glacier South Side Walk

This short loop track provides easy cycling and walking along the Fox River. Highlights include two viewing points for Fox Glacier and crossings of glacial moraine surfaces (glacial debris) that reflect the movement of the glacier over time.

Fox Glacier Guiding

Be prepared for sensory overload as you walk and explore the glacier with these awesome guides. From the feeling of sublime to the sense of awe, the sights, sounds, and feelings as you encounter this sea of ice delivers you a unique and magical lifetime experience.

Dolphin Encounter

Dolphin Encounter in Kaikoura is the only dolphin swimming company with wild dusky dolphins, operating for over 30 years. Kaikōura is one of the best places in the world to encounter dolphins in their natural environment. It’s just you, the open ocean… and Kaikōura’s wild Dusky Dolphins. One of the most interactive and acrobatic species of dolphin, they’re thrilling to watch and magical to interact with. If you prefer to stay dry, watching the dolphins and the people swimming with them has an appeal all of it’s own.

Cycle Journeys

Cycle Journeys is your local New Zealand cycling tour specialist living by the mantra ‘We know: We care’. Let Cycle Journeys personalise your adventure on 3 of New Zealand’s Great Rides including the Alps 2 Ocean, West Coast Wilderness and Great Taste Trail.

Tracks also include the stunning Paparoa Track, Pike29 and the newly added Kawatiri Coastal Track, which seamlessly connects the West Coast to the Great Taste Trail.

Cruise Milford

The team at Cruise Milford guarantee an uncrowded and much more personal experience by limiting passenger numbers on board all cruise departures to 50% of the boat’s capacity. Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and biscuits while getting up close and personal with local wildlife and cascading waterfalls.

Callery Gorge

The Callery Gorge Walk track narrows through the rainforest, and follows alongside an old gold mining water race. The water race and some rusty relics are among the last visual reminders of the gold mining era. The track then descends to the historic Callery Gorge bridge.

Buller Gorge Swingbridge

Buller Gorge Swingbridge Adventure and Heritage Park is a must-see tourism destination, located just hours away from Nelson and Picton, Westport and the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island, and Christchurch.

Whether you can spare five minutes or a few hours, they’ll be well spent in the Buller Gorge Swingbridge Adventure and Heritage Park.

Black Cat Cruises

Eco-tourism proud, join Black Cat Cruises to discover Akaroa’s wildlife from the water, learn about conservation efforts and sustainability for our future.

Explore Akaroa Harbour on our 2-hour Akaroa Nature Cruise. View Hector’s dolphins, NZ fur seals, native penguins, and seabirds amid stunning volcanic landscapes.

Swim with Hector’s dolphins in Akaroa and learn about conservation efforts on our intimate 3.5-hour wildlife experience.

Alex Knob Track

The Alex Knob Track takes approximately eight hours return and climbs steadily through a variety of vegetation types with views of Franz Josef Glacier, the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea.

Albatross Encounter

A bird hotspot, you’ll meet one of the greatest varieties of seabirds.

A short boat ride and you’re in an entirely new world, where you’ll discover a large variety of pelagic birds including albatross, shearwaters, petrels, penguins, gannets, skuas, terns and more.

Air Safaris

Air Safaris has operated alpine flight-seeing experiences in the world heritage national parks of Aoraki Mount Cook and Westland Tai Poutini since 1970. The iconic Grand Traverse scenic flight provides the opportunity to view New Zealand’s highest peaks and longest glaciers. You can catch the Grand Traverse flight from either of Air Safaris’ modern facilities located at Lake Tekapo or Franz Josef in the South Island.

Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle

Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles are here to provide scenic cruises and water taxis. Join us on catamarans – traveling the blue waters, alongside golden beaches of Abel Tasman.