Tourism West Coast are very happy to assist with your media enquiry. We can help you with:
- Media hosting
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Filming on the West Coast
The West Coast offers a wide range of commercial photography & filming opportunities. However, due to the vast abundance of our conservation land, many locations may require a Department of Conservation film permit. The Department of Conservation can be contacted here.
Fact Sheets
 | Trade and Media Update June 2011 Adobe Acrobat Document: 417 KB, 61 seconds @ 56kbps |
Recent media results/ campaigns
Stuff.co.nz (February 2012) - Top 10 NZ Roads - Number 6
Stuff.co.nz (January 2012) - National Mosaic of Cycleways by Michael Daly
NZHerald.co.nz (January 2012) - Okarito - West Coast nest for the blessed by Jim Eagles
Lonely Planet (November 2011) - Make it happen NZ - 3 other amazing NZ experiences - Franz Josef Glacier
newswire.com (January 2012) - Catch & Cook Series with Aaron Carrotta to be filmed on the West Coast
Two backpacks one world.com - Westward Bound Exploring New Zealands Northwest Coast
Stuff.co.nz (January 2012) - Plans for New Zealands first Tree Top Walk, Mahinapua Westland
Earth Science Picture of the Day (January 2012) - Pancake Rocks New Zealand
NewZealand.com - Air NZ's top 10 picks for Hokitika
A Dangerous Business June 2011 - Adventure on NZ's Franz Josef Glacier
Spectacular South Island Road Trips E Book (December 2011) - TNZ & Sth Island RTO promotion
Stuff.co.nz (November 2011) - Haast seeks special Whitebait Status
Department of Conservation (November 2011) - Putting NZ on the Wildlife Tourism Map
Voxy.co.nz (November 2011) - Putting NZ on the Wildlife Tourism map
Essential Travel UK (November 2011) - Top 10 International Cycle Routes, Old Ghost Road Cycle Trail Buller
Family Adventure Travel Works ( July 2011) - Worlds Top Ten Eco Lodges by Sylvia Arad
Otago Daily Times (September 2011) - No stopping a Whitebait Fancier on the day
Dominion Post (September 2011) - Heart of Mine Part 2 by Sarah Bennett
Dominion Post (September 2011) - Heart of Mine Part 1 by Sarah Bennett
NZ Wilderness Magazine (September 2011) - Exotic birds helps town survive
NZ Herald (September 2011) - Okarito:Reserve time for rare sights
Sunday Star Times (September 2011) - Wild West by Grant Smithies
Sunday Star Times (September 2011) - Wild West by Grant Smithies
Moments by Steve Fraser (September 2011) - New Zealand article & photography including the West Coast
NZ Life & Leisure Magazine (September 2011) - Roller Coaster - Plenty of thrills on the West Coast
Landlopers.com (August 2011) - New Zealand Tranzalpine Scenic Rail Experience
CNN Destination Adventure (August 2011) - NZ A Thrill-seekers dream by Matthew Gannon
Landlopers.com (August 2011) - On the Road Again - Franz Josef to Wanaka on the great West Coast Drive
Landlopers.com (August 2011) - Hot Pools, Kiwis and Glacier Hikes - How to spend a say in Fnanz Josef
Landlopers.com (August 2011) - The Great West Coast Drive Experience - Greymouth to Franz Josef
Accomnews (August 2011) - Karamea Farm Baches & Rongo Backpackers working towards sustainability
The Christchurch Press (August 2011) - By Hoki Liz Light Part 2
The Christchurch Press (August 2011) - By Hoki Liz Light Part 1
Aol Travel (July 2011) - Hike Franz Josef Glacier
The Deadline Gazette (August 2011) - Kotuku Gallery Whataroa
One Shift Share your Drive (July 2011) - Behind the Wheel in NZ South Island Part 1
Otago Daily Times (July 2011) - Scenic Coast to Contrasting Coast
Christchurch Press (July 2011) - Not too foul - Cape Foulwind Westport
Landlopers.com (July 2011) - Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight Experience & Video
Travelweekly (July 2011) - Easy ascending on a New Zealand glacier hike Franz Josef
Landlopers.com (July 2011) - Reflecting Cook & Tasman, Getting the perfect photo of Lake Matheson
Landlopers.com (June 2011) - Christchurch to Franz Josef New Zealand, Trains, Glaciers & Spas
Landlopers.com (June 2011) - Glaciers Mt Cook & the New Zealand West Coast
Nelson Mail (May 2011) - No need for fuss over bikes on Heaphy
Nelson Mail (May 2011) - Mountain Bikers return to Heaphy Track
Daily Telegraph UK (May 2011) - Natural Highs of the South Island
New Zealand 100% Pure (May 2011) - A Fabulous Fox Glacier Field Trip
New Zealand 100% Pure (May 2011) - A Stellar Stay in Hokitika
New Zealand 100% Pure (May 2011) - Colourful Greymouth
New Zealand 100% Pure (May 2011) - Westport Heart of Mine
New Zealand Herald (May 2011) - Scenic Smorgasbord on the TranzAlpine
Dominion Post (May 2011) - Melting Moments Franz Josef
The Christchurch Press (May 2011) - Among Hine's Frozen Tears, Franz & Fox Glaciers
Future Travel Experience (April 2011) - Christchurch Airport's Sensory Arrivals Experience
Dominion Post (April 2011) - Underworld Norwest Adventures Charleston
New Zealand Herald ( April 2011) - Digging into the Past on the Wild West Coast, Denniston
North & South Magazine (April 2011) - A Weekend in Hokitika
New Zealand Herald (March 2011) - White Heron Sanctuary, South Westland
New Zealand Herald (March 2011) - Westland a rare & feathery wonder
Business Traveller Asia-Pacific (March 2011) - Cold Comfort, Franz Josef
Food & Travel (March 2011) - New Zealand Chill Factor
Expat Living (March 2011) - Touring NewZealand
Travel Times (March 2011) - New Zealand A La Carte
New Zealand Herald (Feb 2011) - Westport Cape Foulwind
New Zealand Herald (Feb 2011) - Wild West Adventures, Greymouth
New Zealand Herald (Jan 2011) - Westport
For 2010 Media Results click here
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