South Island Must-Do's 2020-21

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TRIP 2 WEST COAST Pancake Rocks, Punakāiki © West Coast Tourism

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his is a trip worthy of its place among the top coastal drives in the world. If you are driving in the evening, you’ll want to stop at one of the many roadside viewing platforms to capture a sunset photo.

a journey to

Greymouth

SIDE TRIPS

Westport to Greymouth via SH 6 1hr 26min, 101km

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Westport to Reefton via SH 6 & SH 69 1hr 2min, 78.8km

Greymouth to Moana/ Lake Brunner via SH 7 & Arnold Valley 32min, 36.5km

M U S T D O ’ S • W E S T COA S T

Wedged between the Tasman Sea on one side and the Paparoa Range on the other, the road winds through coastal forest where you can see unusual, ancient rock formations. On walks through the forest, you’ll come across exquisite native daisies, large carnivorous snails and the remains of historic engineering feats. Extending from the Mōkihinui River in the north, inland to the Buller Gorge and to Tauranga Bay in the south, the Westport area is a perfect place for adventure and discovery. Whether it’s looking for glowworms in the Nile Caves, 4WD tours through the Awakari Valley or being soaked by sea spray at Punakāiki, the region offers a genuine West Coast experience. Going further inland, discover the township of Moana, once a sleepy village and now a thriving holiday spot, alongside the tranquil Lake Brunner.


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ROAD TRIP: A journey from Te Anau to Queenstown

2min
pages 224-228

ROAD TRIP: A journey from Invercargill to Te Anau

5min
pages 216-223

ROAD TRIP: A journey through Aoraki

5min
pages 152, 154-157

ROAD TRIP: A journey through Mt Hutt

6min
pages 144, 146-149

ROAD TRIP: A journey through Timaru

7min
pages 130, 132-138

ROAD TRIP: A journey through Dunedin

7min
pages 194, 196-203

ROAD TRIP: A journey from Wanaka to Dunedin

10min
pages 178, 180-193

ROAD TRIP: A journey through Arthur's Pass

2min
pages 124, 126-128

ROAD TRIP: A journey to Akaroa

9min
pages 110, 112-117

ROAD TRIP: A journey along the Alpine Pacific Touring Route

9min
pages 94, 96-102

Hidden gems in Canterbury

1min
pages 90-92

ROAD TRIP: A journey through Haast

4min
pages 84, 86-88

ROAD TRIP: A journey to Wanaka

9min
pages 164-177

ROAD TRIP: A journey to Fox Glacier

5min
pages 78, 80-82

ROAD TRIP: A journey to Hokitika

4min
pages 72, 74-76

Hidden Gems in Lower South Island

2min
pages 160-162

ROAD TRIP: A journey to Greymouth

6min
pages 66, 68-70

ROAD TRIP: A journey to Karamea

4min
pages 60, 62-65

Hidden gems on the West Coast

1min
pages 56-58

ROAD TRIP: A journey to Farewell Spit

2min
pages 52, 54-55

ROAD TRIP: A journey through Tākaka

3min
pages 46, 48-49

ROAD TRIP: A journey through Motueka

4min
pages 40, 42-45

ROAD TRIP: A journey through Nelson

3min
pages 34-38

ROAD TRIP: A journey through Blenheim

6min
pages 24, 26-30

ROAD TRIP: A journey through Kaikōura

3min
pages 18-22

Hidden gems in Marlborough & Nelson

1min
pages 14-16
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