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West Coast Attractions

Featuring a selection of West Coast Attractions, New Zealand Explorer includes attraction options for most budgets. Simply view the brief description about the West Coast Attractions below and click on the relevant attraction information link for further attraction details and online booking options (available for most attractions).

West Coast Attraction Bookings

Blackwater Cave Rafting Experience with Glowworms (NZ0012) : White Water Rafting
Departs and return to Greymouth. The meeting point is only 200 metres from many of the hostels & hotels in Greymouth and only 2 minutes walk from the Coach & train Station. (West Coast, South Island - New Zealand)

Are you looking for a fun adventure with a touch of mystery & intrique? How about floating through an underground galaxy world of glow-worms, experiencing the fun of rainforest river tubing and a cliff jump (optional). This is a relaxing half day adventure that is fun, is in a beautiful place and takes you into an unusal cave environment with it's glow-worms. ...

RATES FROM . . . Adult : $160.00

Fox Glacier Ice Climbing (NZ1062) : Rock Climbing & Abseiling
Fox Glacier, approximately 6 hours drive west of Christchurch, 5 hours drive north of Queenstown, 3.5 hours drive north of Wanaka and 2.5 hours drive south of Greymouth. (West Coast, South Island - New Zealand)

Before heading to the ice you will be equipped with specialised mountaineering boots, crampons, ice axes and technical gear. Guides who instruct on these days receive special training to ensure they teach skills in the correct order so you advance quickly. You will be surprised by the quick progress that you make. The maximum guide to customer ratio is 1:4 ensuring that you receive close person ...

RATES FROM . . . Adult : $259.00

Fox Glacier Alpine Skills Course (NZ1066) : Ski Snow & Ice
Fox Glacier, approximately 6 hours drive west of Christchurch, 5 hours drive north of Queenstown, 3.5 hours drive north of Wanaka and 2.5 hours drive south of Greymouth. (West Coast, South Island - New Zealand)

Course topics include: techniques for traveling on snow and ice, abseilling, rope systems, glacier travel, snow and ice anchors, multi pitch climbing, navigation and mountain weather. This experience is one-of-a-kind as Fox Glacier is New Zealand's largest commercially guided glacier, situated in Glacier Country, on the West Coast of the South Island, only 21 km's south of Franz Josef. The ...

RATES FROM . . . Adult : $1295.00

Heli Hiking Franz Josef (Outdoor Activities)
Franz Josef, South Island - New Zealand

Combine a scenic helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier with a two-hour guided walk amongst the ice caves, pinnacles and seracs of New Zealand's South Island. You'll learn about glacier processes and enjoy supreme panoramic views on your small group tour, as your local guide shows you the most spectacular ice formations.With its ability to hover, land and provide access to some of the most rem ...

RATES . . . Starting from $306.99 per person (AUD)

Franz Josef Half Day Glacier Experience (Outdoor Activities)
Franz Josef, South Island - New Zealand

The Half-Day Glacier Experience is a fantastic introduction to an enthralling world of ice, traversing spectacular tracks of only moderate difficulty, and suitable for most agile people. The walk is longer in duration than others offered, allowing you more time to enjoy the impressive terrain on the lower reaches of Franz Josef Glacier. You will also receive free entry to the Glacier Hot Pools, a ...

RATES . . . Starting from $95.60 per person (AUD)

Franz Josef Mountain Scenic Helicopter Flight (Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours)
Franz Josef, South Island - New Zealand

Experience two of New Zealand's finest National Parks, divided by the imposing Southern Alps. Discover the gigantic expanse of the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier snowfields with a helicopter landing at around 2134 meters (7000 feet). Learn about the stunning landscape as your professional pilot delivers an informative commentary en route. You'll walk along the Main Divide for fantastic views of the T ...

RATES . . . Starting from $303.11 per person (AUD)

Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight departing Franz Josef (Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours)
Franz Josef, South Island - New Zealand

Fly over two of New Zealand's most famous glaciers on this 30-minute helicopter flight.Marvel at the mantle of pure white snow as you land at the head of either the Franz Josef or Fox Glacier. This landing site is the perfect place to view the incredible natural phenomenon of the glaciers as they wind slowly down the carved valleys from their origin in the mountains high above you.With its ability ...

RATES . . . Starting from $217.62 per person (AUD)

Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight (Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours)
Fox Glacier, South Island - New Zealand

Depart Fox Glacier Village, fly over the legendary Fox Glacier and snowfields and watch the crevasses and ice forms race by below you. Land in the snow above the icefalls of the glacier and experience the magnitude of the scenery surrounding you. Then let the impressive presence of Aoraki (Mount Cook) amaze you as you explore it's majestic west face, before descending down into the valleys below.W ...

RATES . . . Starting from $217.62 per person (AUD)

Franz Josef Neve Discoverer Helicopter Flight (Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours)
Franz Josef, South Island - New Zealand

The perfect opportunity to get up close to the glacier and touch snow. You'll be captivated as you lift off and fly up and over Fox Glacier and experience the solitude of landing in this wonderful natural alpine environment.With its ability to hover, land and provide access to some of New Zealand's most remote areas, a helicopter is the ideal choice for sightseeing that will take you up close to t ...

RATES . . . Starting from $163.21 per person (AUD)

Franz Josef Ice Climbing (Outdoor Activities)
Franz Josef, South Island - New Zealand

A day packed with adventure and adrenaline highs. Provided with expert tuition and all technical equipment, this is a great way to introduce you to the exhilarating sport of ice-climbing, whilst still enjoying the dramatic scenery and awesome terrain of the Franz Josef Glacier. Your guide will tailor the day to challenge novices and experts alike. No experience necessary!After being fitted out wit ...

RATES . . . Starting from $198.96 per person (AUD)

Fox Glacier Neve Discoverer Helicopter Flight (Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours)
Fox Glacier, South Island - New Zealand

RATES . . . Starting from $167.10 per person (AUD)

Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight departing Fox Glacier (Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours)
Fox Glacier, South Island - New Zealand

Fly over two of New Zealand's most famous glaciers and marvel at the mantle of pure white snow as you land at the head of either the Franz Josef or Fox Glacier. This landing site is the perfect place to view the incredible natural phenomenon of the glaciers as they wind slowly down the carved valleys from their origin in the mountains high above you.With its ability to hover, land and provide acce ...

RATES . . . Starting from $221.50 per person (AUD)

Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk (Outdoor Activities)
Franz Josef, South Island - New Zealand

This relaxing, interpretive walk to the glacier is the perfect opportunity to learn the role of the Franz Josef Glacier in shaping this remarkable landscape. With the emphasis more on geographical information and the glaciers history, you're able to venture beyond the public barriers and right up to the dramatic terminal face of this advancing glacier with your experienced guide.After being fitted ...

RATES . . . Starting from $51.68 per person (AUD)

More West Coast Attractions can be found . . .

* Fox Glacier Attractions	* Franz Josef Attractions
* Greymouth Attractions

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Shotover Jet Blast Ride (NZ0007) $119

From the moment the accelerator hits the floor your adrenaline hits the roof, as you speed in mere centimetres of water along the famous Shotover River and deep into the spectacular Shotover River Canyons.

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Hanmer Springs Jet Boat, Raft, Quad Bike and Bungy Awesome Foursome Combo (NZ0061) $440

Jet the entire length of Hanmer's spectacular Waiau Gorge, raft down the Waiau Gorge Canyon and see the surrounding countryside, put yourself in control of a four-wheel quad bike and ride down river crossings, mud, dust and dirt tracks and leap off the historic 135 year old Ferry Bridge for a 35 metre free-fall to the river canyon below.