Introducing Westport
The port of Westport made its fortune in coal mining, though the main mine is at Stockton, 38km north. The town itself is of little interest, but is a good base for active adventures in the Buller Gorge and Charleston ranges. Otherwise head north to relaxed Karamea (for the Heaphy Track), or continue south to the Punakaiki Rocks. Fans of Animal Planet should check out the seal colony west of town.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: New Zealand South Island Ideas for places to see
by straitshooter 08 July 2011
14 Days in the South Islands, Not long enought to do it all. I would suggest, Christchurch to Wanaka/Queenstown (touristy but still fun).…
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RE: Driving West Coast (Nelson to Queenstown)
by windy 05 February 2011
Punakaiki is wonderful, but it's not a hike. Be sure to schedule around high tide. Nearby walks include the river canyon in Paparoa National…
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Transport options from Christchurch to Auckland
by amtrakker 06 January 2011
Hi all Flying into Christchurch next month to visit friends, and then plan to head to Westport, Nelson and onto Wellington over a week.…
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The Wild, Wild West Coast
Blog: Away Together - 14 January 2010
I knew very little about the West Coast region of the South Island before we spent a week here, except for its reputation as rainy, buggy and rural. The average rainfall is 2575 mm (8.4 feet), and a sign at Abel Tasman National Park said, “You think the sand flies are bad here?
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The West Coast: Rivers, Glaciers and Sand Flies
Blog: 12FOOT3 - 9 December 2008
Thanksgiving at Four Rivers When we finished our tramp through the hills above the Nelson Lakes, we packed up the van and followed the river towards the West coast for a few hours and found a holiday park near Murchison to camp for the night. Surprise, surprise…another gorgeous camp with a cafe overlooking the river. We shared [...]
