Westland (See also the Glaciers & Mt Cook)

Westland

The South Island's West Coast of New Zealand is a narrow coastal strip which runs parallel to the majestic Southern Alps. The Coast's history is carved out of greenstone (jade), gold, coal and timber. This was pioneer country 130 years ago, it's still pioneer country today.

Stretching 600 kilometres along the western coast of the New Zealand's South Island, Westland is a rugged, primeval region of contrasting features - high snow-capped mountains, towering rainforests, lowland river valleys, dramatic coastlines, grinding glaciers, surging rivers and brooding lakes.

Just 3 hours drive from Christchurch, Westland should be high on your list of places to visit.

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