Westland District Travel Guide

West Coast

A glacier with a crevasse, snow-covered mountains, and a partly cloudy sky.
A calm lake reflecting mountains and dense forest.
A glacier with people hiking on its surface.
A mountain range with snow-capped peaks, a calm lake reflecting the scenery, and a forested area in the foreground.
A turquoise river surrounded by rocky terrain and dense forest.

Popular cities in Westland District

A glacier with a crevasse, snow-covered mountains, and a partly cloudy sky.
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Known for Glaciers, Hiking and Nature
Westland Tai Poutini National Park awaits: its glaciers, hiking, adventures and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Franz Josef Glacier
  • Fox Glacier
  • Fox Glacier
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Franz Josef Glacier, South Island, New Zealand
Franz Josef Glacier
Known for Dining, Glaciers and Mountains
Get away to romantic Franz Josef Glacier! Enjoy the glaciers, hiking and local cuisine.
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A beach with two people walking, mountains in the background, and a sunset sky.
Hokitika
Known for Friendly people, Beaches and Sea
Explore secluded Hokitika: its beaches, oceanfront, aquarium and more!
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Fox Glacier
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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Haast
Haast
Known for Bars, Excursions and Glaciers
Explore Haast: its glaciers, cafes, safaris and more!
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Hari Hari
Hari Hari
Check out the local area in Hari Hari as you venture to sights like Willberg Walk Trail Access.
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