Lonely Planet voted the West Coast Wildlife Centre in the heart of Franz Josef as one of the 12 must see things to visit in New Zealand. This is the largest kiwi hatching facility in the South Island and the "must see" indoor all weather attraction in Franz Josef – home to the official hatching facility for the world's 2 rarest kiwis – the Rowi and Haast Tokoeka. See live kiwi during the day inside our nocturnal house, discover the interactive glacier attraction and West Coast storytelling areas... Read more

Our friendly and helpful team of travel experts are genuine ‘Coasters’ with local insider knowledge of the stunning West Coast region of New Zealand's South Island. We can take care of all your West Coast travel requirements including bus, train and ferry bookings. We can advise and book your West Coast accommodation from holiday parks and motels right through to the region’s finest hotels. If it is a family adventure you’re after, we know all the top West Coast adventure activities and thrills.... Read more

Open 7 days from 8am, Lake Matheson Café is just a few minutes drive from Fox Glacier at the entrance to the Lake Matheson Walkway. With comfortable seating options and deck area, we have unsurpassed views of Mt Cook and Mt Tasman. Matheson Cafe offers a range of breakfast and lunch options, with our famous gourmet pizzas changing to suit seasonal ingredients. The cabinets are always full of delicious pleasures, including deli style sandwiches, cakes, savouries and salads. Dinner at Matheson... Read more

Rapahoe Bay Holiday Park: Affordable, beachside Greymouth accommodation and greymouth camping ground for families and travellers to the West Coast, New Zealand..." Read more

Our well equipped West Coast motel has accommodation to fit your family holiday needs and budget. The One Bedroom Family Units are the ideal family accommodation for up to 4 people with a queen size bed in the living area and two single beds in the bedroom. The full kitchen includes fridge, cutlery and crockery, a bench top oven with two hot plates, microwave and cooking utensils. Daily room servicing. We provide unlimited free wireless internet in all units. Complimentary DVDs & book swap. Free... Read more

Glow worms caves zipline abseiling cycle tours hiking scenic adventures, kid safe family adventures, mountain biking, gold hunting, kayaking, multi day adventures from Christchurch. Something for everyone on New Zealand's Gold Coast West of the Southern Alps. Contact us for free holiday advice or to see our range of fun tours Read more