Westport Things To Do

This week's featured things to do in the Northern West Coast region are:

Featured things to do

TranzAlpine Train Pass from Christchurch to Greymouth

Rail Service - Christchurch - Starting from $55.00 per person

Experience the South Island’s striking natural landscape by taking a train one way between Christchurch and Greymouth. Along this journey you’ll see epic vistas, travel the edges of the ice-fed Waimakariri River, traverse the Southern Alps, and see miles of native beech forest. More...

Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary and Ship Cove Cruise from Picton

Sightseeing Cruise - Picton - Starting from $89.00 per person

Cruise from Picton Harbour to Motuara Island and beyond to see rare native birds and other wildlife on this 4.5-hour boat excursion. Spend time exploring Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary and Ship Cove, learn from your expert captain about wildlife and cultural history, and take in the gorgeous scenery of Queen Charlotte Sound. Look for endangered native birds including the South Island saddleback, king shag, little blue penguin and kiwi as well as seals and rare dolphins. More...

Akaroa Dolphin Swimming and Alpaca Farm Day Tour from Christchurch

Day Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $500.00 per person

Enjoy once in a lifetime experience-swim & snorkel with the World’s smallest & rarest Hector’s Dolphins in the emerald waters of Akaroa. Get up-close & personal at Alpaca Farm Tour and wander through these majestic beauties. Explore the French town by foot, enjoy lunch at a waterfront café & discover the boutique shops.
Tour Highlights:
• Visit Barry’s Bay Traditional Cheese Factory and try some of their award-winning cheese.
• Scenic drive on an extinct volcanic crater on Banks... More...

Private Akaroa Day Tour including Harbour Cruise and Alpaca Farm Tour

Day Tour - Akaroa - Starting from $260.00 per person

Discover the coastal town of Akaroa on a private day tour from Christchurch. Enjoy a 2-hour cruise and swim with Hector's Dolphins. Encounter panoramic views, boutique shops, waterfront cafes, a cheese factory, and upgrade to tour an Alpaca Farm.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
• Relax on a scenic day trip to the French-inspired coastal town of Akaroa
• Look out for dolphins, penguins, fur seals, and exquisite New Zealand blue pearls
• Capture captivating views of Akaroa Harbor from a... More...

Customizable private land transfer

Transfer - Akaroa - Starting from $3800.00 per person

Travel from port of call/ disembarkation with a private vehicle and transfer to your port of embarkation. Examples : Akaroa to Dunedin via land transfer to Tekapo, Mt Cook with photographic stops OR vice versa. Nelson/Picton to Wanaka or Queenstown via Punakaiki/Hokitika, Franz Josef Glacier with photographic stops .Transfers can be tailor made to your requirements. More...

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ASURE Chelsea Gateway Motor Lodge - Motel.

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Flexible Fully Guided South Island Bus Pass- Christchurch to Christchurch return - Maori - Christchurch. Starting from $699.00 per person.

Allowing you to see the South Island of New Zealand in a cost friendly and flexible way. This Hop-On Hop-Off flexible...

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