Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in West Coast March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in West Coast ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit West Coast Types of activities Where to stay [West Coast travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Coast.dx6047985) ![Punakaiki showing rugged coastline, a sunset and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034172/e76bc791-8c68-4e3e-957e-e12b37f0574e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fox Glacier which includes mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966904/cfce3f8a-c234-4e67-9b20-31f5d3649eb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fox Glacier showing forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181325/fb27501f-2779-4b9a-bd52-0d2a59507f8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fox Glacier showing forests, a sunset and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966904/723e9f85-e38d-43a8-89d4-9d3493d1496f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pancake Rocks featuring rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110668/e9efaf3e-841f-4a22-8bb5-2ad66875c9f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in West Coast ### Tours & day trips [See all 96 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393863/23e2d6a1-e451-4d83-a112-7b1c7d287af6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown 12h 7.8/10 43 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-cook-day-tour-from-queenstown.a1393863.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train and Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/182709/959c2410-f407-464d-8b6e-fa02a2ea1301.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train and Lunch 10h 8.8/10 20 verified reviews Free cancellation available £244 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arthurs-pass-full-day-tour-with-tranzalpine-train.a182709.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44446117/46e8f466-39bd-4c76-9a1d-8edf18499653.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing 25m 9.8/10 105 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £168 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/glacier-explorer-1-glacier-with-snow-landing-25min.a44446117.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Day Tours from Mount Cook](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393905/cc6f7a5a-d732-4269-9cab-4bd30139f40a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Tours from Mount Cook 5h 20m 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-tours-from-mount-cook.a1393905.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48910292/c4622cec-d26d-4f5a-946e-32aa654cfb51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight 35m 9.6/10 29 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £216 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fox-and-franz-twin-glacier-helicopter-flight-from-franz-josef.a48910292.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45267910/3e90a928-b974-448e-9a01-94c3020de02b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike 4h 9.6/10 130 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £355 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-heli-hike.a45267910.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1301592/946f1192-8ca7-4884-abdb-1057db1f69f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour 45m 9/10 27 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £248 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/45-minute-mount-cook-ski-plane-and-helicopter-combo-tour.a1301592.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2647611/d4622245-502a-42d0-85d4-e9985f79854f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min 1h 30m 9.6/10 32 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £283 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ultimate-discovery-3-glaciers-with-snow-landing.a2647611.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Nature Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3245162/ec15478b-6667-45d9-b103-fd04e02bcd48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Nature Tour 3h 9.6/10 32 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-2-hour-tour.a3245162.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48909112/5df46e4a-75e4-4251-a0a0-11a137b29b23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing 25m 10/10 46 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £172 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-helicopter-flight-with-snow-landing.a48909112.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 11 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45267910/3e90a928-b974-448e-9a01-94c3020de02b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike 4h 9.6/10 130 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £355 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-heli-hike.a45267910.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Town: Off- Road Adventure Quad Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51232822/3f56f25f-81d4-4d2e-96b2-be3cf1e3b637.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Town: Off- Road Adventure Quad Bike Tour 2h 10/10 22 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £108 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/franz-josef-town-off-road-adventure-quad-bike-tour.a51232822.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44510979/d715ee0d-27f1-489f-b0e4-f391a8892d4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk 3h 10/10 46 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/franz-josef-franz-josef-glacier-lookout-guided-walk.a44510979.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Fox Glacier: Half Day Walking & Nature Tour with Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44520465/fcfe96a9-1f12-494f-a992-f321d209fd32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fox Glacier: Half Day Walking & Nature Tour with Local Guide 3h 30m 9.6/10 52 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fox-glacier-half-day-walking-nature-tour-with-local-guide.a44520465.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4530719/ddb0955e-581d-4407-8e0d-e2add2b73e52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour 3h 9.2/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-greymouth-punakaiki-blowholes-pancake-rocks-tour.a4530719.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef: Half-Day Guided Tour to Okarito](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44539822/18666619-dc80-4976-ab44-36dbf838e743.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef: Half-Day Guided Tour to Okarito 4h Free cancellation available £48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/franz-josef-half-day-guided-tour-to-okarito.a44539822.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![3 Day Private Photography Tour West Coast NZ Departs Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48968504/bc7950c8-6337-427b-ba8d-50b01c7166cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3 Day Private Photography Tour West Coast NZ Departs Queenstown 3d Free cancellation available £2,393 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-days-private-photography-tour-wild-west-coast-new-zealand.a48968504.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef: 2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4888291/20b96dbf-0484-4286-9cd7-1e3aed79d731.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef: 2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer 8h 9.6/10 95 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £607 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-2-5-hour-hike-with-helicopter-transfer.a4888291.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393690/f685edf0-3f3b-4c87-9fce-985c5f5c7b76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka 5h 9.4/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £248 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wilderness-adventure-including-scenic-flight-self-guided-hike-and-jet-boat-ride.a1393690.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![West Coast Tower Zipline & Treetop Walk Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45344824/5310a604-9f1f-4595-8582-d59a5221748b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### West Coast Tower Zipline & Treetop Walk Combo 2h 8/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-hour-tower-zipline-and-walkway-combo-private-guided-activity.a45344824.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Mt Cook Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3178061/eacf1bcb-c8b2-4321-9e41-f3f39339a8fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mt Cook Experience 4h Free cancellation available £2,894 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mt-cook-experience.a3178061.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![3 Day Private Photography Tour West Coast NZ Departs Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48968504/bc7950c8-6337-427b-ba8d-50b01c7166cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3 Day Private Photography Tour West Coast NZ Departs Queenstown 3d Free cancellation available £2,393 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-days-private-photography-tour-wild-west-coast-new-zealand.a48968504.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![PRIVATE: Shackleton Glacier Whisky Flight - 50mins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46704373/0eb7baa3-5609-4804-b191-30cd0f75cd40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### PRIVATE: Shackleton Glacier Whisky Flight - 50mins 1h 30m Free cancellation available £1,066 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-shackleton-glacier-whisky-flight-50mins.a46704373.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Mount Cook Scenic Tour for 6 with Car Included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52280577/4cd61dd0-20ff-46c7-9dc3-79a9c5e7570b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook Scenic Tour for 6 with Car Included 12h Free cancellation available £696 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-cook-scenic-tour-for-6-with-car-included.a52280577.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Private Flight: 4 Glaciers with 2 Snow Landings - 60mins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46625806/fbf715c0-9044-4b04-b98c-a9c606dd55db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Flight: 4 Glaciers with 2 Snow Landings - 60mins 2h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £1,295 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-flight-4-glaciers-with-2-snow-landings-60mins.a46625806.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![25mins Private Helicopter Flight in Franz Josef with Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46602032/6d9e8c89-4990-4e2a-9fe2-eaed14532eb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 25mins Private Helicopter Flight in Franz Josef with Landing 1h 15m Free cancellation available £587 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/25mins-private-helicopter-flight-in-franz-josef-with-snow-landing.a46602032.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Jose...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394655/b2a38fec-ad07-4857-aea5-4769ce23d6d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Jose... 20m 9.4/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £152 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-and-snow-landing-allow-20-minutes-departs-franz-josef.a1394655.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Hokitika: The National Kiwi Centre Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47669511/b7740f2f-93a6-4b5c-b006-7435b3b5d448.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hokitika: The National Kiwi Centre Tickets 1h 9.6/10 12 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £17 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hokitika-the-national-kiwi-centre-tickets.a47669511.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef: Kiwi VIP Backstage Pass Tour -Booking Essential](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51798860/23311c2a-f0cc-419a-a385-638ea4a2aa2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef: Kiwi VIP Backstage Pass Tour -Booking Essential 45m Free cancellation available £41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/franz-josef-kiwi-vip-backstage-pass-tour-booking-essential.a51798860.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Waiatoto River Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394682/96b34eb9-c714-4bc9-b94f-280abeab1d5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waiatoto River Safari 2h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £121 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waiatoto-river-safari.a1394682.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Hokitika: West Coast Treetop Walkway Entrance Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4726756/637e0eea-fba1-4a09-881a-9f41a489ed35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hokitika: West Coast Treetop Walkway Entrance Ticket 1h 9.8/10 31 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £17 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hokitika-west-coast-treetop-walkway-entrance-ticket.a4726756.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef to Greymouth via Hokitika small group tour 1 way](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51846042/c4841db3-76c3-4058-9953-8fd443a634b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef to Greymouth via Hokitika small group tour 1 way 6h Free cancellation available £65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/franz-josef-to-greymouth-via-hokitika-small-group-tour-1-way.a51846042.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef: West Coast Wildlife Centre Entry Ticket -48 hrs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51951483/88453468-eeb8-4584-9c5a-f7ba5f84d10f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef: West Coast Wildlife Centre Entry Ticket -48 hrs 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £28 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/franz-josef-west-coast-wildlife-centre-entry-ticket-48-hrs.a51951483.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393690/f685edf0-3f3b-4c87-9fce-985c5f5c7b76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka 5h 9.4/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £248 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wilderness-adventure-including-scenic-flight-self-guided-hike-and-jet-boat-ride.a1393690.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Kayak Classic - 3 Hr Kayak Adventure Franz Josef Glacier](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/474170/5ed6a88b-e390-46da-8bb8-4aefc441625b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kayak Classic - 3 Hr Kayak Adventure Franz Josef Glacier 3h 7.4/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available £65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kayak-classic-3-hr-kayak-adventure-franz-josef-glacier.a474170.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Kayak & Walk - 4 Hr Kayak and Rainforest Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/474484/ad6430eb-86a6-44ff-85e6-6c3216dd7cbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kayak & Walk - 4 Hr Kayak and Rainforest Adventure 4h Free cancellation available £74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kayak-walk-4-hr-kayak-and-rainforest-adventure.a474484.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Waiatoto River Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394682/96b34eb9-c714-4bc9-b94f-280abeab1d5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waiatoto River Safari 2h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £121 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waiatoto-river-safari.a1394682.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Underworld Rafting in Charleston](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/536457/baaf3407-7d60-4490-ba1f-25e458c36729.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Underworld Rafting in Charleston 4h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £107 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/underworld-rafting-in-charleston.a536457.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393690/f685edf0-3f3b-4c87-9fce-985c5f5c7b76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka 5h 9.4/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £248 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wilderness-adventure-including-scenic-flight-self-guided-hike-and-jet-boat-ride.a1393690.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Greymouth Beginner Surf Lesson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51004235/4941a591-8021-4e98-aeaa-1b6b99100a0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Greymouth Beginner Surf Lesson 2h Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/greymouth-beginner-surf-lesson.a51004235.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ## What to do in West Coast --- ### Popular places to visit ![From under the bridge. Sunshine glazes the glacial runoff just down from the terminal face. #newzealand #hiking #adventure #travel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110682/1e964c3e-aeb8-4881-a0fc-7ee337aee802.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Franz Josef Glacier Enjoy the stunning glacier views and explore Franz Josef Glacier, a lovely green space in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Westland-Tai-Poutini-National-Park.d6110682.Attraction) ![Pancake Rocks which includes rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110668/ab53b0ac-02b7-40c7-901f-30e931df6a61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pancake Rocks Drive along the Great Coast Road to reach these unusual rock formations, the product of 30 million years of natural moulding. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pancake-Rocks-Greymouth.d6110668.Attraction) ![Tauranga Bay Seal Colony featuring rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110654/bd918431-07f0-4ba0-a338-6b22bcde83e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tauranga Bay Seal Colony Ocean waves lap on the rocky shores of this beautiful bay where you can see multitudes of New Zealand fur seals basking in the sun. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Bay-Seal-Colony-Cape-Foulwind.d6110654.Attraction) ![Fox Glacier showing a river or creek, mist or fog and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110684/d073ff0b-8902-4bc0-b58d-d302c62c5b8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fox Glacier Discover the spectacular caves, ice fields and valleys of this enormous glacier on guided hiking, climbing and helicopter excursions. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fox-Glacier-Westland-Tai-Poutini-National-Park.d6110684.Attraction) ![Fox Glacier showing a sunset and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966904/79f3dc6c-9c18-4ab3-b6b9-6002692e6103.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Matheson Hike around this picturesque lake in the forest to see the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps reflected in its dark waters on a clear day. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Matheson-West-Coast.d553248621526966904.Attraction) ![Not only is Hokitika is a lovely little town to visit and stay. There are plenty of walks in the area and a small drive away is Hokitika Gorge. It is a lovely, little walk around this amazing turquoise gorge. There's a fun suspension bridge and plenty of birdlife around making it a rather magical experience. Go early and have the place to yourself! #Trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635967182463/3dba3940-2e54-407a-a593-64033b6ec08f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hokitika Gorge Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hokitika Gorge during your travels in Kokatahi. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hokitika-Gorge-Kokatahi.d553248635967182463.Attraction) ![Rapahoe Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110670/5952e6d4-aa0b-4c3b-9951-f371220c97ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rapahoe Beach A small cluster of houses and some oceanfront accommodation mark one of the Great Coast Road’s sleepy enclaves, an ideal place to put your feet up. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rapahoe-Beach-Rapahoe.d6110670.Attraction) ![0_9ad5c2fa-e54f-4bf5-9aba-1a2cb609f484_raw](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532608294/56169f15-2841-46ad-a388-cc181a0c1ecb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Routeburn Track You can take time to visit Routeburn Track during your travels to Mount Aspiring National Park. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Routeburn-Track-Queenstown.d553248621532608294.Attraction) #### National Kiwi Centre Enjoy an outing to National Kiwi Centre during your stay in Hokitika. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Kiwi-Centre-Hokitika.d6110678.Attraction) ### Explore areas of West Coast ![Carters Beach showing waves, a bay or harbor and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922700876/2c8181da-fed1-405d-865c-8a3ea698a7c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Carters Beach Visitors to Carters Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Carters Beach is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Westport-Carters-Beach.dx553248635926198514) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kumara If you're looking for restaurants on your travels, Kumara might be a great stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Greymouth-Kumara.dx6342530) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kaiata Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Greymouth-Kaiata.dx6352873) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Marsden While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Park are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Greymouth-Marsden.dx3000439112) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Blue Spur While there might not be top attractions in Blue Spur, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre and National Kiwi Centre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hokitika-Blue-Spur.dx693042648352104448) ![Coal Creek Falls, West Coast New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693024879594110976/2adeab36-6a9f-4381-a9aa-5a4006c35bf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Coal Creek Though Coal Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Brunner Industrial Site and Rapahoe Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Greymouth-Coal-Creek.dx693024879594110976) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from West Coast ![Hokitika](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1474/2298f651-5dad-49d8-8672-5b47c0d13412.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hokitika ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2390/aad18e3f-97c5-4f0a-921c-6e8bd9bb204a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mount Cook ![Tauranga Bay Seal Colony which includes general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110654/1276fa3c-6819-46f5-851f-353982b6ebb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Westport ![Franz Josef Glacier, South Island, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10398/25adcc3b-410d-4142-b96c-b9ec470fb39d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Franz Josef Glacier ![Cape Foulwind which includes general coastal views and rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110651/4c06becc-8010-47d6-ba08-c92a78db2259.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cape Foulwind ![Between Greymouth and Hokitika you can stop at the pancake rocks and blowholes. Really cool rock formation, now thought to be carved out by the wind](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110663/b7492259-e044-45d2-a59c-4a3db16c9b6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Paparoa National Park ![In Barrytown you can make your own knife in a day. Of course you get plenty of help from Steve and Robyn. It's really cool to create your own unique souvenir. Definitely recommend it!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135255/46baa8e2-0de0-42e7-ab8b-d13caae84870.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Barrytown ![Mount Aspiring National Park showing a gorge or canyon and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344369/b690e97d-f9fb-4d42-aeaa-cadf78a86591.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mount Aspiring National Park ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app