West Coast isites & visitor centres
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Our isites and visitor centres are the go-to destinations for local tourism information, tips and bookings.
Come on in for a face-to-face chat with a friendly local, or use our online services to get the tourism information and assistance that you require. Our isite team will be happy to help you plan your holiday, provide expert local advice and book accommodation and activities.
There are isites and national park visitor centres located at the West Coast’s main destinations. Check out all the details here. Free wifi.
Mawhera Greymouth isite Visitor Centre
Local highlights: Arrive or depart on the TranzAlpine train. Explore Greymouth’s history and heritage, or take a scenic tour to regional highlights such as Lake Brunner, Punakaiki Rocks or Hokitika Gorge. End the day with a brewery tour and meal.
Address: 164 Mackay Street, Greymouth (inside the railway station)
Open: Mon to Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, Sun & public holidays, 10am-4pm
Contact: +64 (0)3 768 7080 / info@westcoasttravel.co.nz
Reefton Visitor & Service Centre
Local highlights: Quirky historic town centre; Inangahua District has a wealth of mining history with vibrant mountain biking, walking and tramping trails.
Address: 67-69 Broadway, Reefton 7830 (next to Supavalue)
Open: Mon to Fri, 9am-4.30pm; Sat, Sun & public holidays, 10am-2pm (Visitor Centre only)
Contact: +64 (0)3 732 8391 / reefton@bdc.govt.nz
Karamea Information and Resource Centre
Local highlights: Oparara Guided Tours, close to the town centre – Four Square, Vinnies Café, Tasman Ag store, Allied Fuel Pump
Address: 106 Bridge Street, Karamea
Open: Hours vary according to season. January, Mon to Sat, 9am-4.30pm; Sun, 9.30am-1pm; otherwise, Mon to Fri, 9am-4.30pm; Sat, 9.30am-1pm
Contact: +64 (0)3 782 6652 / info@karameainfo.co.nz
Kawatiri Westport isite
Local highlights: Buller District extends from the Pancake Rocks & Blowholes at Punakaiki to Karamea and Kahurangi National Park, the gold town of Reefton and Victoria Conservation Park.
Address: 123 Palmerston Street, Westport 7825 (next to Clocktower Building, inside Museum of Kawatiri).
Open: Mon to Fri, 9am-4.30pm; Sat, Sun & public holidays, 10am-4pm
Contact: +64 (0)3 789 6658 / info@westportinfo.co.nz
Hokitika isite
Local highlights: Hokitika is the gateway to the Hokitika Gorge, home to NZ cycling great ride – West Coast Wilderness Trail, and famous for pounamu (greenstone).
Address: 36 Weld Street, Hokitika 7810 (near the historic town clock, just over the railway lines)
Open: Dec-Feb, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat, Sun & public holidays, 10am-4pm; Mar-Nov, Mon to Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, Sun & public holidays, 10am-2pm
Contact: +64 (0)3 755 6166 / enquiries@hokitikainfo.co.nz
Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre
Local highlights: Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, a great starting point for the Truman Track, Pororari River Track, Punakaiki Cavern and Paparoa Track.
Address: 4294 Coast Road, Punakaiki 7873 (across from the Pancake Rocks)
Open: 9am–5pm (except Christmas Day)
Contact: +64 3 731 1895 / Paparoavc@doc.govt.nz
Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre
Local highlights: Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier, Lake Matheson, Otto MacDonalds Campsite, Gillespies Beach Campsite, Ōkārito Beach.
Address: 69 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier 7886
Open: Mon to Fri, 8.30am-5pm (except Christmas Day); Sat/Sun/public holidays, 8.30am-5 pm (closed over lunch-break).
Contact: +64 (0)3 752 0360 / westlandnpvc@doc.govt.nz
Awarua Haast DOC Visitor Centre
Local highlights: Haast sits on the northwestern edge of the vast UNESCO-designated Te Wahipounamu South West New Zealand World Heritage Area; jet boat into the wilderness or follow the spectacular coastline to Jackson Bay.
Address: Haast Junction, Cnr SH6 & Jackson Bay Rd, Haast
Open: Nov-Mar, 9am-6pm; Apr-Oct, 9am-4.30pm.
Contact: +64 3 750 0809 / haastvc@doc.govt.nz
