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West Coast
West Coast Independent Travel Guide (2025): Top Things to Do, Popular Attractions, Itinerary Planning, Accommodation, Food, Transportation, Weather, and More - Everything You Need to Know (Updated July 2025) | Trip.com
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Things to do in West Coast
What to Do
Looking for things to do in West Coast? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Lake Matheson
4.6
/5
58 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Pancake Rocks Lookout
4.7
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53 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Fox Glacier Guiding
5.0
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15 Reviews
Hokitika Beach Sign
4.4
/5
16 Reviews
"Beaches and shores"
Franz Josef Glacier
5.0
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66 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
"Mountain climbing"
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk
4.9
/5
54 Reviews
"Beaches and shores"
Where to Stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in West Coast, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
4.4
/5
91 Reviews
Beachfront Hotel Hokitika
4.4
/5
102 Reviews
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
4.2
/5
107 Reviews
Fox Glacier Lodge
4.5
/5
40 Reviews
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
4.5
/5
65 Reviews
Heartland Hotel Haast
4.1
/5
131 Reviews
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
4.1
/5
46 Reviews
Haast River Motels & Holiday Park
4.2
/5
111 Reviews
Asure Chelsea Gateway Motor Lodge
4.3
/5
30 Reviews
The Westhaven Motel
4.0
/5
89 Reviews
Haka House Franz Josef
4.2
/5
71 Reviews
Sunset Motel
4.4
/5
108 Reviews
What to Eat
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Fat Pipi Pizza
4.0
/5
2 Reviews
Avg. AUD24/person
"Western-style"
Matheson Cafe
5.0
/5
16 Reviews
Avg. AUD25/person
"Western-style"
The Copper Pot
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Avg. AUD20/person
"Southeast Asian"
The Landing Restaurant & Bar
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Avg. AUD29/person
"Western-style"
The Last Kitchen
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Avg. AUD35/person
"Western-style"
The Broadway Tearooms & Bakery
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Avg. AUD23/person
"Bakeries"
Speights Ale House Greymouth
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Avg. AUD30/person
"Bars/Bistros"
Bonzai Cafe
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Avg. AUD18/person
"Western-style"
Kiwi Thai Takeaways
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Avg. AUD9/person
"Southeast Asian"
Buccleugh's on High
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Punakaiki Tavern
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2 Reviews
Avg. AUD17/person
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Rusty Cup Coffee Truck
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"Coffee Shops"
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Waves by Kaikoura Holiday Home
9.2
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The White Morph - Heritage Collection
8.3
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Peppers Bluewater Resort
8.7
/5
374 Reviews
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
8.9
/5
114 Reviews
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Montrose Estate
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/5
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Beaufort House Akaroa
9.7
/5
20 Reviews
Fyffe Country Lodge
9.8
/5
17 Reviews
Mr & MRS Smith Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
9.6
/5
42 Reviews
Lakestone Lodge
9.9
/5
53 Reviews
The Marlborough
9.6
/5
22 Reviews
Matuka Luxury Lodge
9.8
/5
61 Reviews
The Vicarage Geraldine
9.8
/5
32 Reviews
Cambria House
9.2
/5
23 Reviews
Ratanui Lodge
9.6
/5
54 Reviews
Picton Waterfront Apartments
9.5
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Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Cultural institutions
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Museums
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Themed exhibition halls
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Historical attractions
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Sightseeing tours
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Boat tour
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Night view
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Spa/massage
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Cycling
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Mountain climbing
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Hiking
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Performances
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Concerts
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Parks
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Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in West Coast
Fox Glacier
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Franz Josef Glacier
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West Coast Glacier
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Fox Glacier
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Lake Matheson
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Aoraki / Mount Cook
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The Great Coast Road
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Motukiekie Beach Walk
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Shantytown Heritage Park
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Hokitika Beach Sign
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Glow Worm Dell
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West Coast Tree Top
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Pancake Rocks Lookout
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Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk
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Paparoa National Park
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Seal Colony Tauranga Bay
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Carters Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
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Whale Watch Kaikoura
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Popular Restaurants in West Coast
Matheson Cafe
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The Last Kitchen
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The Copper Pot
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The Landing Restaurant & Bar
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Alice May
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The Broadway Tearooms & Bakery
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Buller Workingmens Club
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Kiwi Thai Takeaways
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SnakeBite Brewery
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Stella Cafe
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Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon
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Speights Ale House Greymouth
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Gibbys Cafe
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The White Pub Cafe & Bar
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Bonzai Cafe
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Punakaiki Tavern
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Rusty Cup Coffee Truck
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Monsoon Bar & Restaurant
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Berlins Cafe & Bar
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PortSide Bistro & Bar
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Buccleugh's on High
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Easteat Restaurant 唐小厨
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Clocktower Cafe Hokitika
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Donaldo's
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Priya Indian Restaurant
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The Quarry Restaurant
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Formerly the Blackball Hilton
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Hard Antler Bar &
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Bigfoot Bar and Restaurant
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Gatherer Wholefoods Coffeehouse
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