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franz josef - greymouth FRANZ JOSEF - GREYMOUTH (via Hokitika) Driver Information Going from the rugged beauty of the glaciers through lush farmland, your journey will then take you through forest regions before the wild beaches of the West Coast. Boasting some of the most untamed and stunning scenery in the world, the coastal road between Greymouth and Hokitika provides great views of the genuine 'Wild West Coast'. Make sure you stop off along the route to enjoy the sharp tang of the sea air and enjoy a stroll along the beach while enjoying the entertaining shapes and sizes of the driftwood that adorns our West Coast beaches. Some notable stops along the route to Greymouth include: WILD FOOD RESTAURANT THE BUSHMANS CENTRE JADE FACTORY HOKITIKA PUNAKAIKI GREYMOUTH The town offers a variety of cafe, dining and accommodation options for your overnight stay. Choose from modern hotels and motels in the town or beside the ocean. Highly recommended Greymouth tourist attractions include... Blackwater Glow-worm Cave Rafting - This Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Activity is a truly magical and fun way to enjoy some of the special natural beauty that is New Zealand! Float through a galaxy world of glow-worms on subterranean lakes, experience under-ground waterfalls and drift through tunnels on an inflatable tube. Monteith’s Brewery Tour - Located in Greymouth, the brewery maintains the brewing traditions almost 150 years on from its inception. Tours are available daily and designed so you can experience the making of fine beer in open fermenter’s by coal-fired boilers, learn about a time-honoured tradition that lives on, learn about the origins of each beer and taste profiles plus enjoy formal tasting of each beer style. Shantytown - Located 10km's South of Greymouth is an awesome New Zealand culture and heritage attraction with over 30 historic buildings recreating a 19th Century pioneer town, inspired by the West Coast gold rushes of the 1860s. Other highlights include riding the steam train, gold panning and having an old time portrait taken of yourself. History House Museum - Open weekdays from 10am to 4pm (and some summer and holiday weekends), the museum offers an extensive photographic collection of the history of the West Coast. View thousands of photographs going right back to the 1800's. On Yer Bike - Off road and 4WD adventures for all ages. From Quad bikes to the awesome 6-seater 8WD Amphibious Argo, Go-Karts, 4WD motorbikes and Mini bikes! Fun for all the family plus plenty of photo opportunities at beautiful spots throughout the forest on your tour.
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Travel distance is approximately 173kms (108 miles).
Located in the tiny township of Pukekura near Lake Ianthe, this is a really fun place to stop for a driver reviver with a difference! This unique tourist attraction has a cafe that caters for breakfast and lunch, a museum with live possums that you can see and feed, live eels and a wild pig, plus a shop full of interesting and unique souvenirs.