Welcome to the West Coast
Experience the West Coast in autumn
The holiday season’s not over yet. Leave the grind behind and enjoy autumn on the West Coast.
Follow the trails or take to the road for your choice of adventure. Whether you're soaring over icescapes, zipping through tree tops, finding arty treasures, exploring on two wheels or two legs, or simply luxuriating in a natural retreat – it'll probably just be you, and world-renowned wilderness.
West Coast highlights
Glacier Country
Punakaiki
Follow the stunning Great Coast Road, one of the world’s Top 10 Coastal Drives, to the incredible Pancake Rocks and Blowholes.
Hokitika Gorge
At Hokitika Gorge nature creates a stunning visual sensation of glorious colours and outstanding beauty.
Lake Brunner
Tranquil Lake Brunner, largest lake on the West Coast, is a popular holiday spot and world-class trout fishing destination.
Haast World Heritage Area
Haast is the gateway to the remote and untouched conservation jewel, Te Wāhipounamu UNESCO World Heritage Area.
Ōpārara Arches
Experience extraordinary limestone arches and caves, whisky coloured wilderness rivers and lush rainforest in Kahurangi National Park.
Top things to do
