What to do in Westland District

Activities, attractions and tours

A glacier with a crevasse, snow-covered mountains, and a partly cloudy sky.
A calm lake reflecting mountains and dense forest.
A glacier with people hiking on its surface.
A mountain range with snow-capped peaks, a calm lake reflecting the scenery, and a forested area in the foreground.
A turquoise river surrounded by rocky terrain and dense forest.

Things to do

Hokitika: The National Kiwi Centre Tickets

Hokitika: The National Kiwi Centre Tickets

£17
per adult
Hokitika: The National Kiwi Centre Tickets
Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass

Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass

£29
per adult
Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass
Hokitika: West Coast Tree Top Tower Zip Line and Walk

Hokitika: West Coast Tree Top Tower Zip Line and Walk

£53
per adult
Hokitika: West Coast Tree Top Tower Zip Line and Walk
People taking selfie on snowpack in Queenstown

Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing

£280
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing
25 Minute Glacier Explorer: 1 Glacier with Alpine Landing

Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing

£169
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

£407
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
Picture 1 for Activity Hokitika: West Coast Treetop Walkway Entrance Ticket

Hokitika: West Coast Treetop Walkway Entrance Ticket

£17
per adult
Hokitika: West Coast Treetop Walkway Entrance Ticket
Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min

Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min

£214
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

£86
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
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Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Activity duration is 12 hours
7.8 out of 10 with 43 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £86 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 130 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £395 and current price is £371 per adult
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History & culture

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Arthurs Pass National Park Day Tour – including Tranzalpine Train

Arthurs Pass National Park Day Tour – including Tranzalpine Train

Activity duration is 10 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £212 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Mt Cook Experience

Mt Cook Experience

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is £2,905 per adult*
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Wildlife & nature

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Hokitika: The National Kiwi Centre Tickets

Hokitika: The National Kiwi Centre Tickets

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.6 out of 10 with 14 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £17 per adult
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What to do in Westland District

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A river winding through a mountainous valley with rocky banks and lush greenery.
Photo by Dalya Jankelowitz
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Franz Josef Glacier

9.2/10 (793 reviews)
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.
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Day trip destinations from Westland District

A beach with two people walking, mountains in the background, and a sunset sky.

Hokitika

A paved path leading through a grassy field towards snow-capped mountains.

Mount Cook

A glacier valley surrounded by lush green mountains and waterfalls.

Franz Josef Glacier

A turquoise river flowing through a rocky gorge surrounded by dense green forest.

Mount Aspiring National Park

A glacier with a crevasse, snow-covered mountains, and a partly cloudy sky.

Westland Tai Poutini National Park

A river with clear water, surrounded by rocky terrain and dense forest. A bridge spans the river.

Totara River