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Carters by the sea Beachfront Holiday Park 18km from Motueka. Safe swimming, kayak and boat trips to Abel Tasman National Park. New Mountain Bike tracks and pump track Fully equipped shop with petrol. Bush walks & mini golf, campsites, cabins with access facilities, licensed Cafe on site.
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JUNE - enjoy Winter exploring NELSON,
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Welcome to the June edition of Tourist Times. Your regional guide to the Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast Regions. Tourist Times has bought together this months highlights with all the up to date information to ensure we inspire you to make the most of your stay in these regions during June So enjoy this excellent time of year and make sure you stop and check out some of the great scenery on offer during your travels, and don’t forget to check out the Local activities in the area’s you visit, there is alot on at this time of the year so check out our whats on section and all the local areas. Happy travels from the Tourist Times team. JANUARY
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An exhilarating treetop adventure among temperate rainforest giants. Experience life with the birds high in the ancient Rimu and Kamahi tree canopy. Easy access for all to enjoy along a steel platform 20 metres high and over 450 metres long.
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Gently sway in harmony with the forest on the Mahinapua Springboard. View the exquisite Lake Mahinapua through the richly diverse forest foliage. A great experience in the rain with umbrella hire and poncho sales available.
adrenalin pumping thrills
Thrill seekers will feel their hearts pump and the adrenalin rush as they climb to the top of Hokitika Tower 40 metres above the forest floor. Be inspired by a sensational vista of the majestic snow capped Southern Alps, Lake Mahinapua and the Tasman seat
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Recharge, refresh and enjoy great local foods in the comfort of the licensed Mahinapua Café nestled quietly beside the tranquil Johnnies Creek. Browse our visitor information centre or pick up a momento at the gift shop.
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Located just 15 minutes south of the famed gem town of Hokitika on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. Normal hours are 9am to 5pm (last walk 4.15pm).
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Punakaiki is between Westport and Greymouth. The community lies on the edge of the Paparoa National Park. The Pancake Rocks are a must see and are at Dolomite Point south of the main village. The Pancake Rocks are a heavily eroded limestone area where the sea bursts through several vertical blowholes during high tides. The are plenty of accomodation options in Punakaiki, for various budgets check out: www.punakaiki.co.nz. There is plenty to do from Horse treks, Kayaking or check out Underworld Adventures in Charleston which is north of Punakaiki or make a knife at Barryton Knifemaking which is South of Punakaiki. Charleston which is 30km south of Westport is the home of Underworld adventure’s it is a great place to stop They have a excellent Cafe with awesome views from the sea to the Paparoa Mountains. There is good accomodation options in Charleston as well.
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Coaltown Muesuem The new Coaltown Museum has now opened in its new home with the Westport I-site next to the Clocktower building, 123 Palmerston St, Westport.
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Westport is the Buller regions largest town and offers a range of services you’d expect from a larger centre, including an airport. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes a movie theatre and lots of accomodation. With its central location Westport is an ideal place from which to explore the surrounding area – whether its north for arts and crafts, west for surf and seals, or south for fascinating limestone landscapes of the Paparoa National Park.
Mountain Biking Denniston is the perfect location for mountain biking, offering 9 exciting rides. Track surfaces vary from gravel roads to rocky tracks and some short walking sections. All circuits have sections of track that range from Grade 2 (easy) up to Grade 3 (intermediate).
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Cape Foulwind Walkway & Seal Colony Walk One of New Zealand’s most accessible seal colonies is just out of Westport at Tauranga Bay. The 10 - minute walking track from the car park leads to viewing platforms directly overlooking the colony. This is a year-round colony, the best time to view is October to March when the Big Bull Seals are their for mating, and also a great time to see seal pups playing. https://www.google.co.nz/maps/place/Westport/@-41.76489,171.916237,10z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6d256cc843092bf5:0x500ef868479c3d0
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Karamea is the northernmost settlement on the West Coast, and is located 96 kilometres north-east by road from Westport.(it is a no exit road) Limestone arch formations are a special feature of the area. You can walk to the Oparara Arch, which spans the Oparara River, or venture further to find the Moria Gate Arch There is a range of accommodation options from a campground to luxury lodge. There is a small Supermarket, hardware store, gallery and a historic pub.
“Join us on our ‘award winning Underworld Rafting Adventure. Have a magical journey of discovery amidst spectacular Stalactites & unbelievable GlowWorm displays in one of NZ’s largest unspoilt Cave Systems”.
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The small town of Reefton is a place for everyone to enjoy - be it for a day or two, a week or a place to call home. Reefton’s gold rush in the 1860’s helped to establish a rich heritage. As well as being the first to have a public supply of electricity, the town was the first to switch on an electric street lighting system in the Southern Hemisphere. Many of the heritage buildings have been restored and offer an insight to the past. There are some Great cafes and restaurants and lots of accomodation choices from a campmg ground to motels, if you are passing through Reefton is well worth a stop, it won’t dissapoint!
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Mountain Biking Reefton has a good variety of mountain biking tracks. Mountain biking is also a popular choice (as well as walking and 4WD) for getting into Big River, you can bike either bike along the 4WD road (25km) from Reefton and then return the same way or bike along the Big River tramping track to Waiuta (11km) which is slightly more challenging. From Waiuta down to SH7 is a gravel road (9km) then along the SH back to Reefton (21km). This loop can be done as in a day or as a two of three day trip.
Phone: +64 3 788 8168 New Zealand Freephone: 0800 11 6686 Email: contact@caverafting.com Charleston New Zealand www.caverafting.com
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Fishing Freshwater anglers have long regarded the Reefton area and Victoria Conservation Park as a top fishing area. Reefton Roller Park This park is a gtreat size at 55m x 45m with lots of great features including a clover leaf bowl. It is widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s best parks
Welcome to Carters by the Sea BRAND NEW luxury studio suites situated at Carters Beach overlooking the Tasman Sea, just 5min from Westport at the top most region of the South Island’s stunning West Coast. Each studio suite has higher than normal ceilings, is double-glazed with maximum insulation and have underfloor heating in the tiled bathrooms as well as full kitchen facilities. All studios have ceiling fans for circulation of cool/warm air and have been built to the highest earthquake and fire standards. Their concrete construction makes them soundproof and cosy. These spacious (30m2) boutique beachside studios create such a relaxing ambiance that makes you want to stay longer.
27 Marine Parade, Carters Beach, Westport, West Coast, New Zealand Phone:+64 3 789 8169 Email info@cartersbythesea.co.nz
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Picton The town was first surveyed in 1849 and the New Zealand Company called it Newton. For the next ten years the town was known by many names but in 1859 the Marlborough Province was created and the town was renamed Picton. Today, Picton is a destination where tourism has very much taken over in what is recognised as some of the worlds most stunning scenery. Picton has in recent years become a haven for boaties and land lovers alike.
Key Centres of Marlborough Blenheim The largest town in Marlborough, the main airport is located here and the central base to visit the 43 winery cellar doors. Population: 26,500 est. Picton A bustling sea port town at the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound and all the activities this entails. This is where you get the ferry service to Wellington and it is a 25 minute drive to Blenheim. Population:3,900 est / Marlborough pop : 42,000 est. Havelock Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World and the gateway to the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds. Havelock is a 40 minute drive to Blenheim or 60 minutes to Nelson on State Highway 6. Seddon A small village in the Awatere Valley is the service centre for the surrounding farm lands and vineyards. Seddon is a 30 minute drive from Blenheim.
Our friendly team are always happy to let you browse around our selections of possum merino knitwear, jewellery, pottery, glass, honey & so much more in store
Call in & be surprised 19 High Street, Picton Ph: 93 573 8178 Email: rjroy@xtra.co.nz
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Blenheim Take advantage of a sunny day and watch the world go by from a park bench in the manicured gardens of Seymour Square or Pollard Park, or enjoy some bargain hunting as you browse the local shops. Blenheim offers a selection of places to eat from fine dining restaurants, to trendy cafes and local pubs where you can enjoy a chilled local wine or beer and a coffee that is as good as you will get in the city. Also you can head out to the Vines Village for wine tasting a fudge fix or a great meal or some great shopping don’t forget to stop in at Makana Chocolate, Hedgerows Strawberries and the Honey Company.
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Marlborough Experiences Take a winery tour. There is a variety of local wine trail operators providing a popular way to see and sample what Marlborough has to offer, be it by car, coach or bicycle! Cruise the waterways of the Marlborough Sounds by boat. Walk or Mountain Bike the famous Queen Charlotte Track for one day or four. Wake up in paradise, stay in the vines or have a night away in the Marlborough Sounds. Don’t miss the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre and Omaka Classic Cars. Get active on the water; kayaking, sailing, dolphin swimming or self drive safari. Enjoy a leisurely lunch amongst the vines. Spend a day in the vibrant seaside town of Picton, explore the foreshore and art galleries. Go for a cruise on the Riverqueen. Sample local produce from the farm gate or weekend market.
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NELSON Richmond
Drive out to Richmond for a laidback shopping experience, visit an artist’s gallery or perhaps indulge in a glass of the region’s finest wines in the vineyards just beyond the centre of Richmond.
Richmond, the seat of the Tasman District Council, lies 13 km south of Nelson in the South Island of New Zealand, close to the southern extremity of Tasman Bay. The census conducted on 6 March 2006 counted more than 14,000 residents.
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There’s nowhere else in the world where you’ll find, within a short distance, three spectacular New Zealand national parks, glistening golden sand beaches and turquoise crystal clear waters, alongside alpine meadows and snowy mountain ranges. Enjoy all year in a climate that rivals the Mediterranean. Short on time? We have the best of the best, all within 90 minutes drive time. Key tourism attractions include the Abel Tasman National Park, the Nelson Lakes National Park and the Kahurangi National Park. Here’s a few “Must Do’s”: - Sea kayak, swim with seals or cruise through Abel Tasman National Park. - Visit the Nelson Lakes National Park and enjoy great alpine hiking. - Hike or mountain-bike the Heaphy Track in the Kahurangi National Park. - Plan a cycling adventure around our cycleway trails or along Rocks Road. - See the world’s clearest water at Te Waikoropupu Springs, Golden Bay. - Take a guided nature and bird tour along Farewell Spit and spend a golden day in Golden Bay. - Sample a local brew at one of our boutique craft breweries. - Journey into the countryside and meet winemakers at their cellar doors. - Play a round of golf at one of our country or ocean view golf clubs. - Walk to the summit of the Centre of New Zealand for views over Nelson city. - Spend time on Tahunanui Beach, soak up the rays and enjoy our café culture. - Cast out a line and enjoy the best fly fishing in New Zealand. - Join the locals as they buzz around the vibrant Nelson Saturday Morning Market for fresh produce, art, crafts, fashion, food, jewellery and more.
Although Richmond lies outside the boundaries of Nelson City, it forms part of the Nelson Urban Area for statistical purposes, and New Zealanders informally consider it part of Greater Nelson or the “Top of the South”.
WHAT’S ON in Nelson Graeme James NZ Winter Tour
The Playhouse, 171 Westdale Road, Mapua, Waimea Friday 12 June 2015 7:00pm – 11:00pm Employing violin, vocals, beatbox, guitar, base, ukulele & percussion, looping legend Graeme James has made his name with quirky, eclectic interpretations of well known songs. After 3 years of playing music, 2 albums and over 500 performances, he has finally decided to step out and do something a bit radical. Play his own songs!! Gypsy Pickers
Boulder Bank
The Boulder Bank is a very unusual naturally formed land form in Nelson, New Zealand. It is a 13 kilometre long stretch of rocky substrate which begins at the Mackay Bluff and ends at the Cut of the Nelson Harbour. Haulashore Island was once a part of the Boulder Bank, but the Cut made it an island, and it is no longer connected to the Boulder Bank. The Boulder Bank separates Tasman Bay and the Nelson Haven and is managed as a scenic reserve by the Department of Conservation. Land access is gained along Boulder Bank Drive, signposted at the northern end of Nelson Haven on State Highway 6. The Boulder Bank is composed of granodiorite.[1] The source of this rock is Mackay Bluff. It is still debated what process or processes have resulted in this odd structure. Longshore drift, however, is the most accepted hypothesis for creation. The main objection for longshore drift is that Tasman Bay does not receive enough wave action to move the large boulders in a south west direction. Studies have been conducted since 1892 to determine speed of boulder movement.
Chinese Cuisine Restaurant Upstairs with A la Carte menu Suitable for group bookings up to 50 people Downstairs Dine in or Takeaway BYO & Fully Licensed 119 Hardy St, Nelson ph: (03) 546 6774
The Vic Mac’s BrewBar, 281 Trafalgar St, Nelson Friday 12 June 2015 8:30pm “Hot rhythms and feel-good music with the power of soul!” The Gypsy Pickers are a multi-instrument duo known for their engaging live performances that have kept them busy on the NZ and international touring scene. These two lively entertainers have a captivating show and an extensive repertoire to suit any event. The Gypsy Pickers make music to move you and make you move - with rock, popular, reggae, bluegrass, celtic, blues, roots, classic hits, jazz, originals and more - to suit the occasion. For a night of floor-shaking dance music or a quality concert experience, the Gypsy Pickers are known for consistently pleasing crowds of all ages. Hollie Smith
Mussel Inn, 1259 State Highway 60, Onekaka, Golden Bay Friday 19 June 2015 8:00pm – 10:30pm Phone Sales: 0800 BUY TIX (289 849 Hollie Smith returns to the iconic Mussel Inn in the beautiful region of Takaka to perform an intimate duo set with Daniel Hayles on keyboards. This will be a very special evening with a sneak preview of some new material from her upcoming new album. If online sales have sold out, please check with the venue as there may be some sales over the bar still available. Don McGlashan - Lucky Stars Album Release Tour
Theatre Royal Nelson, 78 Rutherford St, Nelson Thursday 25 June 2015 8:00pm – 11:00pm Ticket Information: General Admission: $37.50 On Friday April 17 pre-eminent singer/songwriter Don McGlashan unveiled Lucky Stars, his rich new collection of 10 highly personal songs exploring love, regret and mortality. The record contains many songs which are very personal reflections on his own life and thoughts: “This time, I don’t seem to be adopting characters to explore an idea. For this album I don’t seem to be taking on a role to get an idea across . . . the ‘I’ is generally me in these songs”. Don McGlashan started the raw material for this new album at a bach on the Thames Estuary, before realising them in Neil Finn’s writing room at Roundhead Studio, Auckland with guitarist Tom Rodwell.
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ABEL TASMAN, MAPUA
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Abel Tasman National Park (established in 1942) is renowned for its golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs, and world-famous Abel Tasman Coast Track. It also has a mild climate and is a good place to visit at any time of the year. At 22,530 hectares Abel Tasman is New Zealand’s smallest national park. It is located at the top of the South Island; the nearest towns are Motueka, Takaka and Kaiteriteri. The nearest towns of Nelson, Motueka and Takaka have i-SITES, accommodation and shops catering for tramping and kayaking needs. Kaiteriteri has a petrol station, small grocery shop, accommodation and café. Marahau has accommodation, a shop and cafés. Takaka is the last place for petrol before Totaranui. There are many great day trips in the Park but if you are going to be using the track system in the park for overnight trips, make sure you are properly equipped and well prepared. Everyone needs to carry a sleeping bag, cooking utensils, sufficient high-energy food (with some extra for emergencies), a waterproof raincoat, and warm (wool or fleece) clothing. A portable stove will also be needed. Firm footwear is recommended but boots are not necessary. Giardia has been found in park waters. Boiling, chemical treatment or filtering can remove it. Check for up-to-date information on weather and track conditions before starting your trip.
Mapua is a lovely sea side town and a beautiful place to visit. Shop on the wharf at the unique craft based retailers and dine or enjoy a glass of wine at one of the stunning restaurants overlooking the sea. Only 25 minutes from Nelson, the half way point on your way to the Able Tasman National Park Mapua is a beautiful location. Take the time to wander along the coastline and enjoy the estuary. On a summers day you might like to join the locals and jump off the wharf and go for a swim!
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How to get there
State Highway 63 leads from Marlborough on the east coast to the West Coast. Traveling east, Picton (1 3/4 hours), Blenheim (1 hour 20 minutes), Renwick (70 minutes) and Wairau Valley township (35 minutes). Traveling west Kawatiri Junction (15 minutes), Murchison (40 minutes) and Westport (2 hours 10 minutes). There are two main ways to get to St Arnaud From Nelson. The quickest is traveling through Richmond and Wakefield on State Highway 6. The turnoff is 10 minutes past Wakefield and St Arnaud is signposted through to the village. The road intersects with State Highway 63 two minutes east of the village. Otherwise, State Highway 6 continues to Kawatiri Junction which is the end of State Highway 63.
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Rainbow Skifield Lake Rotoiti
Camping • Fishing • Skiing • Walking tracks • Kayaking Lake cruises • Mountain biking • Boat Museum • Arts & craft galleries
Clinker Cafe & Classic Boat Museum Beechnest Drive, St.Arnaud Phone:03 5211040 and right next door is the Rangeview Gift Shop
History
n pre-European times, parties of Maori stopped in the area on trips from Tasman Bay to Canterbury or the West Coast. They would fish in the rivers and the lake. Midden sites have been found at Kerr Bay and in the Travers Valley at the head of the lake. European settlers coming to Nelson were looking for flat land which could quickly be developed into pastoral farms. They had been promised large areas by surveyors who had never visited the country which they were subdividing. Probably the first European to discover the lake was J. S. Cotterell, a surveyor employed by the New Zealand Company. Towards the end of 1842, travelling with a Maori guide, he explored the pass at Tophouse and the Wairau Valley and the east coast as far as the Clarence River. He discovered the lake at the beginning of 1843. In 1845 Charles Heaphy, explorer and artist, was sent from Nelson to explore southwest, and found that the mighty Buller River flowed in a narrow gorge for as far as they could see. Then a year later William Fox led a group consisting of Heaphy, Thomas Brunner and a very knowledgeable Maori guide, Kehu, on further exploration of the area and painted scenes around the lake. Then from 1846 to 1848 Kehu and another Maori guide led Brunner on an extensive journey to Lake Rotoiti and down the West Coast to Paringa. In 1860 Julius von Haast, a German geologist, was sent by the government to study this area. He prepared detailed reports of the rock, fauna and flora of the area, and expressed great delight in the beauty of the area. He also reported that gold was to be found around Rotoiti and Rotoroa. After reports from a surveyor called Rochfort that gold was seen on the edge of the Buller a short-term gold rush began in 1862. Some of the land now within the park was set aside for public use between 1907 and 1928, but the Nelson Lakes National Park was created in 1956. Credits: Dorothy and NZine. The complete article is here.
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The Greymouth/Blackball area offers visitors a wide range of outdoor experiences. You will also find fine jade carving, several art galleries and museums, and a variety of café, dining and accommodation services.
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The TranzAlpine train arrives from and departs to Christchurch daily.
Greymouth
Greymouth is the largest town on the Wild West Coast and destination of the famous Tranz Alpine Train. Enjoy stunning vistas all the way to the west coat. In Greymouth there are many activities with the adventurous Hot Tracks off road tour through native bush to exploring glow worm caves or white water rafting. For the more sedate traveller a Monteiths Brewery Tour or Shantytown tour of a historic gold mining town where you can pan for gold or take a steam train ride. If you want to just get away, enjoy a stroll on our beautiful beaches, a bush walk or local tour with Kea Tours, view our art gallery and museum or a classic kiwi breakfast at one of our many cafes. At night enjoy a meal and drinks at a restaurant or experience some good old West Coast hospitality at one of our local pubs (gumboots acceptable dress code!). Visit the the Historic Railway Station where you can arrange all your travel and accommodation needs or view our selection of Pounamu in The Station Gift shop.
For Further info on Greymouth visit www.westcoasttravel.co.nz Greymouth - photo from westcoastnz.com
New River Bluegums B & B & Self-Contained Cottages
Relax on our small farm in rural setting, 15 minute walk to beach, 10 minute drive to Greymouth, 20 minute drive to Hokitika. Cottages well appointed. Tennis court and outdoor bathtub.
Hosts: Sharon, Michael & Harry Pugh ph: 03 762 6678 Email: mail@bluegumsnz.com
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Hokitika Founded on gold mining in 1864, Hokitika was a centre of the West Coast Gold Rush. By late 1866 it was one of the country’s most populous centres. Hokitika is situated 40 kilometres south of Greymouth, and close to the mouth of the Hokitika River. It is a vibrant town well known as an artistic and creative centre. Artisans work with local materials; gold, silver, pounamu greenstone, driftwood, paua shell and stone to create a tremendous array of fine art pieces, jewellery and sculpture. Make sure you take home a piece of the West Coast lovingly fashioned into an original work of art by a Coaster. The West Coast also well known for it’s high rainfall but on a clear day Aoraki / Mount Cook can clearly be seen from Hokitika’s main street.
Enjoy a relaxing outdoor bath at New River Bluegums B&B
New Zealand Rent a Car
When you are in Greymouth and would like to see more of the Coast at your leisure why not call in and see us at NZ RENT A CAR, situated at 170 Tainui Street. Let us show you our range of vehicles from small cars to 12 seater mini vans and 4 wheel drives. Driving yourself allows more time to take in our many scenic wonders and bush walks. See display ad on front page. NEW ZEALAND RENT A CAR 170 Tainui Street, Greymouth. Ph (03) 768 0379
Fox Glaciert Fed by four alpine glaciers, Fox Glacier falls 2,600m on its 13km journey from the Southern Alps down to the coast, with it having the distinction of being one of the few glaciers to end among lush rainforest only 300 metres above sea level. Some 140 glaciers flow from the Southern Alps, however only two (Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers) penetrate as far as the lower rainforests. The Fox Glacier township is just 6 km from the glacier and offers an intimate village experience, tucked into the rainforest-clad foothills of the Southern Alps, the township offers a range of quality accommodation, hotels, cafes, a general store and service station. m
Fox Glacier - photo from westcoastnz.co
Hari Hari
Hari Hari has the widest main street in the South Island Hari Hari is the landing site of the first solo Trans-Tasman flight. Australian Guy Menzies went off course during his 1931 flight and 11 hours 45 minutes after leaving Sydney crash landed upside down in the La Fontaine swamp. There is a replica of his biplane on the main road. The 2.5 hours Hari Hari Coastal walk here is well worth it.
Franz Josef The great little town of Franz Josef which shares it’s name the the narby Glacier, there are plenty of places to stay and some excellent eateries, you can kayak at the nearby lake Mapourika or catch a scenic flight from one if the local operators. there are also some really great walksand tours that you can do. Franz Josef Glacier is located in Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast, 5 kilometres from Franz Josef township.
Haast
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Great food at Frontier Cafe & Bar Touristtimes recently caught up with the the head chef of Frontier Cafe and bar to find out a bit more about the food at Frontier. They are proud of the Menu at Frontier which has some great Kiwi Classics and other signature dishes that he has created. It’s the place to go if you want some great tasting food like Whitebait, Venison Pie, Blue Cod or try one of Roberts very popular Indian style Goat curry. So head in and try some of Frinteir Cafes excellent food and enjoy some good West coast hospiltality.
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Haast, The perfect destination to explore some of New Zealand’s most unique scenery and wildlife situated amidst spectacular & rugged scenery of the South West New Zealand World Heritage area, between ancient rainforests of Te Wahipounamu, glaciers, and the Tasman sea. Map data ©2014 Google
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Haast offers a unique insight to the “real New Zealand” a rare gem, unspoilt by humans and thriving with native bird life. Discover the extraordinary history of South Westland, from pre european Maori, and the importance of pounamu, to early pioneering, gold mining, logging, fishing, deer recovery, and more.
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Try sea fishing, fly fishing, whitebaiting (in season), deer stalking, bird watching, tramping, nature walks, jet boat safaris, helicopter adventures and glacier flights. Haast offers visitors a variety of accommodation, to suit a range of requirements,fromHotels, Motels, B&B’s and Boutique Lodgings, camping facilities.
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What to do? Thereis a range of things to do in haast from Nature walks, Helicopter rides which you will see some magnificient scenery You can take a boat trip on the haast river. You could also head down to Jacksons bay, on the way you will some some fantastic West coast scenery and beaches..
Heartland World Heritage Hotel, Haast
Haast has a supermarket, gift shops, locally made crafts and jewellery, petrol stations, restaurants cafe’s and bars.
HEARTLAND WORLD HERITAGE HOTEL
Join us in Haast, explore the wild West Coast and unwind in our warm & cozy accommodation. For bookings and enquiries please call 03 750 0828
*Includes 1-Night accommadation for 2 in a standard room and cooked breakfast for 2. Valid for stays at Heartland World Heritage Hotel from 1 June - 31 August 2015. Rates are quoted in NZ$, inclusive of GST, on a per night basis. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. No cancellations or changes are permitted. Rooms are subject to availability and some blackout dates may apply.
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