Title: Things to Do in West Coast in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in West Coast ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit West Coast Types of activities Where to stay [West Coast Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/West-Coast.dx6047985) ![Punakaiki featuring rocky coastline, a sunset and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034172/e76bc791-8c68-4e3e-957e-e12b37f0574e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fox Glacier featuring mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966904/cfce3f8a-c234-4e67-9b20-31f5d3649eb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fox Glacier featuring forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181325/fb27501f-2779-4b9a-bd52-0d2a59507f8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fox Glacier which includes a lake or waterhole, a sunset and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966904/723e9f85-e38d-43a8-89d4-9d3493d1496f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pancake Rocks featuring rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110668/e9efaf3e-841f-4a22-8bb5-2ad66875c9f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### West Coast Attractions Explore the best sights in West Coast with some popular [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6047985&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips), or try out our list of {118 fun activities in West Coast [fun activities in West Coast](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6047985&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)}. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in West Coast ### Tours & day trips [See all 96 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393863/23e2d6a1-e451-4d83-a112-7b1c7d287af6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown 12h 7.8/10 43 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $117 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mount-cook-day-tour-from-queenstown.a1393863.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train and Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/182709/959c2410-f407-464d-8b6e-fa02a2ea1301.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train and Lunch 10h 8.8/10 20 verified reviews Free cancellation available $327 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/arthurs-pass-full-day-tour-with-jet-boat-farm-visit-via-tranzalpine.a182709.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44446117/46e8f466-39bd-4c76-9a1d-8edf18499653.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing 25m 9.8/10 105 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $225 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/glacier-explorer-1-glacier-with-snow-landing-25min.a44446117.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Day Tours from Mount Cook](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393905/cc6f7a5a-d732-4269-9cab-4bd30139f40a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Tours from Mount Cook 5h 20m 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $117 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/day-tours-from-mount-cook.a1393905.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48910292/c4622cec-d26d-4f5a-946e-32aa654cfb51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight 35m 9.6/10 29 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $290 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/fox-and-franz-twin-glacier-helicopter-flight-from-franz-josef.a48910292.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45267910/3e90a928-b974-448e-9a01-94c3020de02b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike 4h 9.6/10 130 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $476 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-heli-hike.a45267910.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1301592/946f1192-8ca7-4884-abdb-1057db1f69f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour 45m 9/10 27 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $333 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/45-minute-mount-cook-ski-plane-and-helicopter-combo-tour.a1301592.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2647611/d4622245-502a-42d0-85d4-e9985f79854f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min 1h 30m 9.6/10 32 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $380 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ultimate-discovery-3-glaciers-with-snow-landing.a2647611.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Nature Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3245162/ec15478b-6667-45d9-b103-fd04e02bcd48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Nature Tour 3h 9.6/10 32 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-nature-tour.a3245162.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48909112/5df46e4a-75e4-4251-a0a0-11a137b29b23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing 25m 10/10 46 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $231 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-helicopter-flight-with-snow-landing.a48909112.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 11 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45267910/3e90a928-b974-448e-9a01-94c3020de02b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike 4h 9.6/10 130 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $476 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-heli-hike.a45267910.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Town: Off- Road Adventure Quad Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51232822/3f56f25f-81d4-4d2e-96b2-be3cf1e3b637.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Town: Off- Road Adventure Quad Bike Tour 2h 10/10 22 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $145 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-town-off-road-adventure-quad-bike-tour.a51232822.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44510979/d715ee0d-27f1-489f-b0e4-f391a8892d4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk 3h 10/10 46 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-franz-josef-glacier-lookout-guided-walk.a44510979.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Fox Glacier: Half Day Walking & Nature Tour with Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44520465/fcfe96a9-1f12-494f-a992-f321d209fd32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fox Glacier: Half Day Walking & Nature Tour with Local Guide 3h 30m 9.6/10 52 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/fox-glacier-half-day-walking-nature-tour-with-local-guide.a44520465.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4530719/ddb0955e-581d-4407-8e0d-e2add2b73e52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour 3h 9.2/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-greymouth-punakaiki-blowholes-pancake-rocks-tour.a4530719.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef: Half-Day Guided Tour to Okarito](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44539822/18666619-dc80-4976-ab44-36dbf838e743.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef: Half-Day Guided Tour to Okarito 4h Free cancellation available $64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-half-day-guided-tour-to-okarito.a44539822.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![3 Day Private Photography Tour West Coast NZ Departs Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48968504/bc7950c8-6337-427b-ba8d-50b01c7166cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3 Day Private Photography Tour West Coast NZ Departs Queenstown 3d Free cancellation available $3,211 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/3-days-private-photography-tour-wild-west-coast-new-zealand.a48968504.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef: 2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4888291/20b96dbf-0484-4286-9cd7-1e3aed79d731.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef: 2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer 8h 9.6/10 95 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $815 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-2-5-hour-glacier-hike-with-helicopter-transfer.a4888291.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393690/f685edf0-3f3b-4c87-9fce-985c5f5c7b76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka 5h 9.4/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $333 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/wilderness-adventure-including-scenic-flight-self-guided-hike-and-jet-boat-ride.a1393690.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![West Coast Tower Zipline & Treetop Walk Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45344824/5310a604-9f1f-4595-8582-d59a5221748b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### West Coast Tower Zipline & Treetop Walk Combo 2h 8/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-hour-tower-zipline-and-walkway-combo-private-guided-activity.a45344824.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Mt Cook Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3178061/eacf1bcb-c8b2-4321-9e41-f3f39339a8fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mt Cook Experience 4h Free cancellation available $3,883 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mt-cook-experience.a3178061.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![3 Day Private Photography Tour West Coast NZ Departs Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48968504/bc7950c8-6337-427b-ba8d-50b01c7166cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3 Day Private Photography Tour West Coast NZ Departs Queenstown 3d Free cancellation available $3,211 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/3-days-private-photography-tour-wild-west-coast-new-zealand.a48968504.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![PRIVATE: Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Flight - 50mins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46704373/0eb7baa3-5609-4804-b191-30cd0f75cd40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### PRIVATE: Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Flight - 50mins 1h 30m Free cancellation available $1,430 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-shackleton-glacier-whiskey-flight-50mins.a46704373.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Mount Cook Scenic Tour for 6 with Car Included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52280577/4cd61dd0-20ff-46c7-9dc3-79a9c5e7570b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook Scenic Tour for 6 with Car Included 12h Free cancellation available $934 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mount-cook-scenic-tour-for-6-with-car-included.a52280577.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Private Flight: 4 Glaciers with 2 Snow Landings - 60mins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46625806/fbf715c0-9044-4b04-b98c-a9c606dd55db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Flight: 4 Glaciers with 2 Snow Landings - 60mins 2h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $1,737 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-flight-4-glaciers-with-2-snow-landings-60mins.a46625806.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![25mins Private Helicopter Flight in Franz Josef with Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46602032/6d9e8c89-4990-4e2a-9fe2-eaed14532eb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 25mins Private Helicopter Flight in Franz Josef with Landing 1h 15m Free cancellation available $788 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/25mins-private-helicopter-flight-in-franz-josef-with-snow-landing.a46602032.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Jose...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394655/b2a38fec-ad07-4857-aea5-4769ce23d6d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Jose... 20m 9.4/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $204 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-and-snow-landing-allow-20-minutes-departs-franz-josef.a1394655.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Hokitika: The National Kiwi Centre Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47669511/b7740f2f-93a6-4b5c-b006-7435b3b5d448.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hokitika: The National Kiwi Centre Tickets 1h 9.6/10 12 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hokitika-the-national-kiwi-centre-tickets.a47669511.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef: Kiwi VIP Backstage Pass Tour -Booking Essential](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51798860/23311c2a-f0cc-419a-a385-638ea4a2aa2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef: Kiwi VIP Backstage Pass Tour -Booking Essential 45m Free cancellation available $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-kiwi-vip-backstage-pass-tour-booking-essential.a51798860.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Waiatoto River Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394682/96b34eb9-c714-4bc9-b94f-280abeab1d5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waiatoto River Safari 2h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $163 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/waiatoto-river-safari.a1394682.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Hokitika: West Coast Treetop Walkway Entrance Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4726756/637e0eea-fba1-4a09-881a-9f41a489ed35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hokitika: West Coast Treetop Walkway Entrance Ticket 1h 9.8/10 31 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hokitika-west-coast-treetop-walkway-entrance-ticket.a4726756.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef to Greymouth via Hokitika small group tour 1 way](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51846042/c4841db3-76c3-4058-9953-8fd443a634b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef to Greymouth via Hokitika small group tour 1 way 6h Free cancellation available $87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-to-greymouth-via-hokitika-small-group-tour-1-way.a51846042.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Franz Josef: West Coast Wildlife Centre Entry Ticket -48 hrs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51951483/88453468-eeb8-4584-9c5a-f7ba5f84d10f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef: West Coast Wildlife Centre Entry Ticket -48 hrs 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $38 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-west-coast-wildlife-centre-entry-ticket-48-hrs.a51951483.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393690/f685edf0-3f3b-4c87-9fce-985c5f5c7b76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka 5h 9.4/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $333 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/wilderness-adventure-including-scenic-flight-self-guided-hike-and-jet-boat-ride.a1393690.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Kayak Classic - 3 Hr Kayak Adventure Franz Josef Glacier](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/474170/5ed6a88b-e390-46da-8bb8-4aefc441625b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kayak Classic - 3 Hr Kayak Adventure Franz Josef Glacier 3h 7.4/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available $87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kayak-classic-3-hr-kayak-adventure-franz-josef-glacier.a474170.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Kayak & Walk - 4 Hr Kayak and Rainforest Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/474484/ad6430eb-86a6-44ff-85e6-6c3216dd7cbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kayak & Walk - 4 Hr Kayak and Rainforest Adventure 4h Free cancellation available $99 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kayak-walk-4-hr-kayak-and-rainforest-adventure.a474484.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Waiatoto River Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394682/96b34eb9-c714-4bc9-b94f-280abeab1d5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waiatoto River Safari 2h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $163 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/waiatoto-river-safari.a1394682.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Underworld Rafting in Charleston](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/536457/baaf3407-7d60-4490-ba1f-25e458c36729.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Underworld Rafting in Charleston 4h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $143 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/underworld-rafting-in-charleston.a536457.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393690/f685edf0-3f3b-4c87-9fce-985c5f5c7b76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka 5h 9.4/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $333 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/wilderness-adventure-including-scenic-flight-self-guided-hike-and-jet-boat-ride.a1393690.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ![Greymouth Beginner Surf Lesson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51004235/4941a591-8021-4e98-aeaa-1b6b99100a0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Greymouth Beginner Surf Lesson 2h Free cancellation available $70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/greymouth-beginner-surf-lesson.a51004235.activity-details?&rid=6047985&location=West+Coast&swp=off) ## What to do in West Coast - With kids ### Things to Do in West Coast with Kids There are loads of incredible experiences in West Coast that the entire gang will love. Here are a few of the best [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6047985&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) around. - [Glow-worm Cave Tour Greymouth](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/glow-worm-cave-tour-greymouth.a571795.activity-details) - [Monteith's Brewery Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monteiths-brewery-tour.a1394301.activity-details) - [Punakaiki Blow Holes & Pancake Rocks Scenic Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/punakaiki-blow-holes-pancake-rocks-scenic-tour.a1008621.activity-details) - [Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/skip-the-line-shantytown-heritage-park-experience-ticket.a1395522.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in West Coast? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in West Coast ![From under the bridge. Sunshine glazes the glacial runoff just down from the terminal face. #newzealand #hiking #adventure #travel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110682/1e964c3e-aeb8-4881-a0fc-7ee337aee802.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Franz Josef Glacier Enjoy the stunning glacier views and explore Franz Josef Glacier, a lovely green space in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Westland-Tai-Poutini-National-Park.d6110682.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pancake Rocks which includes rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110668/ab53b0ac-02b7-40c7-901f-30e931df6a61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pancake Rocks Drive along the Great Coast Road to reach these unusual rock formations, the product of 30 million years of natural moulding. [](https://expedia.com/Pancake-Rocks-West-Coast.d6110668.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tauranga Bay Seal Colony featuring rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110654/bd918431-07f0-4ba0-a338-6b22bcde83e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tauranga Bay Seal Colony Ocean waves lap on the rocky shores of this beautiful bay where you can see multitudes of New Zealand fur seals basking in the sun. [](https://expedia.com/Tauranga-Bay-Seal-Colony-Cape-Foulwind.d6110654.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fox Glacier showing a river or creek, mist or fog and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110684/d073ff0b-8902-4bc0-b58d-d302c62c5b8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fox Glacier Discover the spectacular caves, ice fields and valleys of this enormous glacier on guided hiking, climbing and helicopter excursions. [](https://expedia.com/Fox-Glacier-Westland-Tai-Poutini-National-Park.d6110684.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fox Glacier featuring mountains and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966904/79f3dc6c-9c18-4ab3-b6b9-6002692e6103.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Matheson Hike around this picturesque lake in the forest to see the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps reflected in its dark waters on a clear day. [](https://expedia.com/Lake-Matheson-West-Coast.d553248621526966904.Vacation-Attraction) ![Not only is Hokitika is a lovely little town to visit and stay. There are plenty of walks in the area and a small drive away is Hokitika Gorge. It is a lovely, little walk around this amazing turquoise gorge. There's a fun suspension bridge and plenty of birdlife around making it a rather magical experience. Go early and have the place to yourself! #Trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635967182463/3dba3940-2e54-407a-a593-64033b6ec08f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hokitika Gorge Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hokitika Gorge during your travels in Kokatahi. [](https://expedia.com/Hokitika-Gorge-Kokatahi.d553248635967182463.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rapahoe Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110670/5952e6d4-aa0b-4c3b-9951-f371220c97ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rapahoe Beach A small cluster of houses and some oceanfront accommodation mark one of the Great Coast Road’s sleepy enclaves, an ideal place to put your feet up. [](https://expedia.com/Rapahoe-Beach-Rapahoe.d6110670.Vacation-Attraction) ![0_9ad5c2fa-e54f-4bf5-9aba-1a2cb609f484_raw](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532608294/56169f15-2841-46ad-a388-cc181a0c1ecb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Routeburn Track You can take time to visit Routeburn Track during your travels to Mount Aspiring National Park. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.com/Routeburn-Track-Mount-Aspiring-National-Park.d553248621532608294.Vacation-Attraction) #### National Kiwi Centre Enjoy an outing to National Kiwi Centre during your stay in Hokitika. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/National-Kiwi-Centre-Hokitika.d6110678.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in West Coast ![Carters Beach showing waves, a bay or harbor and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922700876/2c8181da-fed1-405d-865c-8a3ea698a7c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Carters Beach Visitors to Carters Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Carters Beach is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.com/Westport-Carters-Beach.dx553248635926198514) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kumara If you're spending some time in Kumara, you'll be sure to enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Greymouth-Kumara.dx6342530) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kaiata Travelers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.com/Greymouth-Kaiata.dx6352873) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Marsden While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Park are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Greymouth-Marsden.dx3000439112) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Blue Spur While Blue Spur isn't home to many top sights, Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre and National Kiwi Centre are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Hokitika-Blue-Spur.dx693042648352104448) ![Coal Creek Falls, West Coast New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693024879594110976/2adeab36-6a9f-4381-a9aa-5a4006c35bf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Coal Creek If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Coal Creek and surrounding area, you can visit Brunner Industrial Site and Rapahoe Beach. [](https://expedia.com/Greymouth-Coal-Creek.dx693024879594110976) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from West Coast ![Hokitika](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1474/2298f651-5dad-49d8-8672-5b47c0d13412.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hokitika ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2390/aad18e3f-97c5-4f0a-921c-6e8bd9bb204a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mount Cook ![Franz Josef Glacier, South Island, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10398/25adcc3b-410d-4142-b96c-b9ec470fb39d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Franz Josef Glacier ![Fox Glacier showing a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110684/e2a7df9f-67ed-43af-818f-d072f43c51eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fox Glacier ![Pancake Rocks which includes rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110668/ab53b0ac-02b7-40c7-901f-30e931df6a61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Punakaiki ![The Buller river flowing through the forest covered upper Buller Gorge near the longest suspension bridge in NZ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034433/f1d41020-ea51-4474-858a-45b25ef93fc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Murchison ![This beach is beautiful. There are white rocks (where everyone writes something and leave it there... A message of hope, of love, a thank you...) all over the side of the road. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049781/128de287-401a-44f3-b56f-e577e5a56bdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bruce Bay ![Ghost town worth checking out!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110645/f716c2c3-27d1-46bb-a0f8-dc04ab6ea9de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waiuta ## Frequently asked questions ### What to do in West Coast on a sunny day? > - [Enchanted Rainforest Off-Road Buggy Adventure](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rainforest-off-road-buggy-adventure.a388926.activity-details) > - [Enchanted Forest Off-Roading Quad Bike Adventure](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rainforest-off-roading-quad-bike-adventure.a388944.activity-details) > - [Glow-worm Cave Tour Greymouth](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/glow-worm-cave-tour-greymouth.a571795.activity-details) > - [Glowworm Cave Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/glowworm-cave-tour.a264631.activity-details) ### Are there cheap things to do in West Coast? 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