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The South Island’s west coast has some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery - mountains shrouded in mist, rainforests, glaciers and wild beaches. The coast is an outdoor thrill-seeker’s paradise.
Glacier tours and mountaineering are popular here, but there’s plenty to do for the less adventurous. Just a drive along the scenic coast road is a great way to spend a day.
West Coast hospitality is famous and the best place to enjoy it is in one of the many historic pubs. The area had its own 19th Century gold rush and you can still see signs of old mines in the hills.