The area surrounding Greymouth offers walks that provide great views of the sea, examples of native forests, waterfalls and coal and gold mining history.
Lake Brunner Kotuku Whakaoho is a popular recreation area offering a range of recreational activities from short walks to fishing and boating.
The Arahura and Styx valleys are popular areas for tramping and hunting. The main access in both valleys is via benched formations constructed during the early gold mining days.
If you want a physical challenge and have the necessary skills and experience have a backcountry adventure in the Greymouth area!
Lake Brunner is a great area to get out and explore with recreational acitivites such as boating, walking, and fishing.
Lake Kaniere is one of the most beautiful lakes in New Zealand. There are several picnic places and one camping area, numerous short walks including two walkways and the lake offers opportunity for a number of water sports.
Lake Mahināpua is a scenic reserve that offers opportunities for camping, picnicking, walking and water based activities.
Find out about walking, canoeing, rockclimbing and caving opportunities in the park. The popular Pancake Rocks and Blowholes walk is suitable for families.
Find out about the activities you can do in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. You can visit the famous Fox and Franz Josef glaciers and outstanding mountains-to-the-sea vistas.
Parks and recreation - all regions
West Coast tourism website