Westland District Travel Guide

West Coast

Fox Glacier featuring mountains and tranquil scenes
Fox Glacier showing a small town or village, street scenes and mountains
Fox Glacier featuring forest scenes
Westland District
Fox Glacier featuring tranquil scenes, mountains and mist or fog

Popular cities in Westland District

Fox Glacier showing forests, a sunset and a lake or waterhole
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Known for Glaciers, Hiking and Nature
Westland Tai Poutini National Park awaits: its glaciers, hiking, adventures and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Franz Josef Glacier
  • Fox Glacier
Mount Aspiring National Park
Mount Aspiring National Park
Known for Rainforests, Jungles and Waterfalls
This South Island dreamland of pristine forests, soaring mountains, meandering rivers and spectacular glaciers is a paradise for outdoor adventures.

Reasons to visit

  • Routeburn Track
  • Fantail Falls
Hokitika
Hokitika
Known for Friendly people, Beaches and Sea
Explore secluded Hokitika: its beaches, oceanfront, glaciers and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Sunset Point
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Known for Dining, Glaciers and Mountains
Get away to romantic Franz Josef Glacier! Enjoy the glaciers, hiking and cafes.

Reasons to visit

  • Glacier Hot Pools
Haast
Haast
Known for Bars, Excursions and Glaciers
Explore Haast: its glaciers, cafes, safaris and more!
Fox Glacier showing a river or creek
Fox Glacier
Known for Glaciers, Lakes and Mountains
Fly over a glacier in a helicopter, clamber over and through its ice mass, climb its walls of ice and see glow worms in one of New Zealand’s prime destinations.