West Coast

Explore the best things to do in Greymouth with our extensive travel guide. Though people visiting the West Coast of New Zealand may not have Greymouth, the largest town in the region, on their…

Join us as we share the very best things to do in Hokitika – one of our favourite towns on the West Coast. Hokitika, situated on the West Coast of the South Island, is…

New Zealand Travel Tips members receive a 10% discount on all jumps at Skydive Franz Josef & Fox Glacier. Jump with the experts above the glaciers and Southern Alps – what a place for…

New Zealand Travel Tips members enjoy a 10% discount with On Yer Bike just out of Greymouth. With an exciting range of activities, this West Coast is a favourite amongst both adventure seekers and…

New Zealand Travel Tips members receive a 10% discount on Franz Josef Wilderness Tours. Kayaking, scenic cruises, fishing charters and more. Known for its rugged beauty, few places in New Zealand compare to the…

Having recently returned to New Zealand, we knew there was one final bucket-list activity that we just had to try – taking to the ice on a Franz Josef heli hike whilst we visited the…

The West Coast is exactly what you’d hope for when visiting New Zealand – it’s imposing, rugged and above all else, beautiful. Wedged between towering mountains and the crashing sea, the West Coast is…

The perfect New Zealand holiday to me is one that strikes the ideal balance. Nature and city. People and animals. Fast and slow. Bucket-list-worthy and cheap-n-cheerful. It’s authentically Kiwi and leaves you reminiscing about…

The TranzAlpine train is widely recognised as one of the most scenic in the world and having recently undertaken this incredible journey, we couldn’t agree more.  Connecting Christchurch with Greymouth, it glides up and…