Top Things to do in Westport
The 8 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Westport, South Island
Discover the best top things to do in Westport, New Zealand including Outwest Tours, Buller Adventures, The Old Ghost Road, Denniston Heritage Trust, West Coast Brewery, Cape Foulwind Walkway, Coalbrookdale Walk, Tauranga Bay Seal Colony.
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1. Outwest Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Out West Tours offers an excellent wild West Coast experience, taking you off the beaten track on a journey into the wild heart of the land. Enjoy spectacular landscapes and travel historic mining trails as you relax in one of our fully air-conditioned four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles.
2. Buller Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 303 reviews
Buller Adventures is a locally owned and operated business providing convenient end-to-end vehicle relocation, passenger/bike transport services and organisation of helicopter transfers - all at competitive rates to and from The Old Ghost Road or other local trails. We also provide a reliable mountain bike hire service utilising a fleet of fully equipped Merida One-Forty 700 dual suspension mountain bikes. We pride ourselves on tailoring custom made adventures that you won’t forget!
Reviewed By alr962
We had our car relocated from Lyell to the end of the Old Ghost Road. Buller Adventures provided an excellent service with great communication and we also got bonus shower vouchers so we could have a shower at the end at the Rough and Tumble lodge. Having the car waiting for us at the end was the perfect way to end a perfect trip.
3. The Old Ghost Road
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 297 reviews
Experience an unforgettable adventure on The Old Ghost Road via our range of exciting new packages. Choose from one of our options and then sit back and let us help connect you with the magic of The Old Ghost Road.
Reviewed By 66kiwitraveller - Dunedin, New Zealand
4 of us walked TOGR over 4 nights, 5 days. It was awesome. We walked south to north, and the first two days it rained, so on Day 3 when we awoke to beautiful blue skies we walked back 2.5klms without our packs first thing in the morning from Ghost Lake hut, so that we could see the views from Heavens Door and the Tombstone. So glad we did, the views were absolutely worth it. The terrain and scenery on this track is ever changing, and always spectacular. Great huts, well equipped and plenty of hand sanitiser available. Thanks to the people who built this track and to those who maintain it. Loved it!
4. Denniston Heritage Trust
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By Jemmux96 - Wellington, New Zealand
Our trip to Denniston was surrounded in cloud due to the wet weather. Fortunately, none of the ambiance was taken away, if not enhanced by the mist covered ruins and step cliffs. Such intriguing history and such a dangerous environment for the miners to work in back in the early days of West Coast mining.
5. West Coast Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By clanstew
My 2 Brothers and I went to the West Coast Brewery last Saturday. The Lady there was so helpful and well informed about their beers. We each tried the sampling tray. They certainly have some great beers there. I certainly would recommend a visit to the West Coast Brewery.
6. Cape Foulwind Walkway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 707 reviews
Reviewed By GaryandLesleyTravel - Auckland Central, New Zealand
From the “Light house” car park the walk along this wonderful stretch of NZ coastline to the Fur Seal colony took us 45 mins each way allowing us multiple stops for photos. If you have the time it’s well worth it. On a clear day from the point you can see up to Karamea and down to Mt Cook. NZ for free at its best. #nzforfree
7. Coalbrookdale Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By JessGorton7 - Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
Absolutely stunning walk through Denniston history. We walked in along the very East path. There are signs and information points to read about the location and history. At the turnaround point is the fan house, which is still standing and at the entry point of part of the mine. Simply amazing and unexpected part of the day.
8. Tauranga Bay Seal Colony
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By DJandR - Wanaka, New Zealand
Fantastic walk from carpark up to Tauranga Bay seal colony, lots of information boards. Wide walkways and viewing platforms. We were saddened by the lack of seals 2x adults and numerous pups. The pups were having a lot of fun in the pools of water and clambering around the rocks. We last visited 26 years ago and there is a marked difference in the number of seals. Great parking and clean toilets. A must do in Westport.
