West Coast
Fox Glacier
WEST COAST
The West Coast is a wild place of rivers and rainforests, glaciers and geological treasures. It’s good if you’ve got your own transportation because this is a long region and there’s a lot to see. In fact, the Great Coast Road stretching from Westport to Greymouth was recently voted one of the top 10 coastal drives in the world by Lonely Planet.
Framed by the wild Tasman Sea to the west, and the nearby Southern Alps to the east, a drive along the West Coast is a great way to connect Christchurch to Queenstown. Drive through or stay in Arthur’s Pass, stop in Hokitika for lunch and stroll through one of the jade factories there, check out the many lakes along the way, discover Franz Josef, but absolutely do not miss a visit to Fox Glacier.
Franz Josef Glacier Hike
Fox Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Arthur's Pass
Haast
Punkaiki
Hokitika
Arthur’s Pass
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Rick Garrett
I’m a Professional Travel Adviser with over 40 years of travel industry experience. The countries I specialize in include Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, French Polynesia (aka Tahiti), and the Cook Islands. I’ve made dozens of trips to the South Pacific so am able to provide you with first hand knowledge and experience while creating the custom itinerary that is perfect for YOU, and then take care of everything from A to Z, before, during and after your amazing Down Under adventure. Because the journeys I create for my clients are born out of my desire to share my authentic travel experiences, each one is unique, and designed to match your interests, tastes and budget.