Things to do in West Coast Region, South Island: The Best Sights & Landmarks

Hapuka Estuary Loop Walk-20mins/ 1km. This stunning boardwalk winds around the intertidal area of the Hapuka Estuary. Interpretation boards explain the ecology of the Estuary. A lookout gives you a view of The Open Bay Islands Taumaka and Popotai. Check the current track conditions and weather forecasts at the Department of Conservation, Haast Awarua Visitor Centre before starting your trip. •Always take warm and waterproof clothing as the weather can change rapidly. •Carry drinking water, insect repellent and sun protection at all times.

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.

FARM TOURS conducted 2x daily 10am and 12pm. 2 hrs including introduction, health & safety and kitting up. We supply standard farming kit - gumboots, overalls, wet weather gear (when required). Rain or shine, except storms. +-20-25 min briefing +-45 min in paddock viewing calves (born Aug/Sept 2016), viewing Rising 2's (born 2015) and discussion on the goals in breeding and rearing dairy stock. Q & A. +-40 min with small animals - Cayuga ducks, Araucana chickens, Giant Flemish Giant kits, Birman kittens, highlander stock and discussion on their care. you can feed and touch them. +-10-15 min walk back to de-kit and finish. Refer Hukawai Lodge website for updated information.

Come on in and view our cows being milked. Here at Farwest Farming we are passionate about our animals and caring of the enviroment. You will learn how our farming operation works and after milking is done you will have the opportunity to give our cows what they love the most, a good old pat and a scratch!

Westland Tai Poutini National Park, renowned for its Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers and the beautiful walks from 5 minutes to 8 hours that you can do in this area to view these amazing ice features, native forest, wildlife and waterfalls. The track up the Glacier river bed is 5.4 km return via same track Suggested duration 1 hr 30 min •This track is sometimes closed due to ice collapse, flooding or landslides – check the latest track conditions and weather forecasts at the Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre before starting your trip. •Always take warm and waterproof clothing as the weather can change rapidly. •Carry drinking water, insect repellent and sun protection. •No drones allowed.

Lake Matheson is nestled in ancient forest and is famous for mirror views of Aoraki/Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. Its excellent reflecting properties are due to the dark brown colour of the water – the result of organic matter leached from the humus of the forest floor. Dawn and dusk are the best times to enjoy the reflections in the lake. Time: 1 hr 30 min return Getting there: Turn onto Cook Flat Road in the middle of Fox Glacier Weheka township. Travel 5 km along this road then turn right onto the side road to Lake Matheson.

Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.