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haast - greymouth HAAST - GREYMOUTH (Via Fox Glacier and Franz Josef) Driver Information What a delightful journey ahead as you discover the rugged West Coast of New Zealand's South Island! The road between Hokitika and Greymouth provides great views of the wild west coast so make sure you take a detour to the beach and breathe the salt spray air. Stunning lakes, penguin colonies, salmon farms and glaciers are just a few of the other wonderful scenic sights to be enjoyed on your self-drive discovery. Allow yourself plenty of time for photo stops! Some notable stops along the route to Greymouth include: LAKE MOERAKI
LAKE MATHESON FOX GLACIER
GLACIER COUNTRY LAKE TOURS HOKITIKA GREYMOUTH
Most major banks are represented in Greymouth and the CBD has over 80 shops and 3 pharmacies plus many major New Zealand chain stores. There is a good choice of restaurants and cafes in the Greymouth area, from casual pizzeria to pub meals, an Indian restaurant, McDonalds and the 'best Roast on the Coast'… there is plenty of food choices. The Station House Cafe is offers excellent views and turns from a cafe during the day to an a la carte restaurant in the evening. Highly recommended Greymouth tourist attractions include... Shantytown - Widely recognised as one of New Zealand's leading culture and heritage attractions, visitors can stroll around 30 historic buildings that make up the recreated 19th Century pioneer town which was inspired by the West Coast gold rushes of the 1860s. Highlights include riding the steam train, gold panning, unique bush sawmill experience and having an old time portrait taken. Cave Rafting - Imagine floating through an underground galaxy world of glow-worms as you river tube through lush rainforest and see if you are brave enough to try a cliff jump (or abseil)! Monteith's Brewery Tour - Witness the making of a fine beer in open fermenters by coal-fired boilers, using only the finest ingredients as you listen to the story of the time-honoured tradition that lives on and learn about each beer's origins and taste profiles at a formal beer tasting. Greymouth Golf Club - This picturesque course boasts lush green fairways and instead of bunkers has some strategically placed trees! An enjoyable course to play with club and golf carts for hire. White Water Rafting - Choose from a gentle Grade 2 raft of the rainforest up to the heli rafting option for adrenaline junkies on some extreme grade 5 rapids in the Southern Alps! Quad Bike Adventure - 4x4 quad bike off-road adventures as well as 2-seater off-road go-karts and 8WD amphibious Argo - all available from On Yer Bike! Venture through masses of their famous mud puddles that resemble small lakes and winding trails through native rainforest on this mud-tastic guided tour. Trout Fishing - Test your skills against wild brown trout on the shores of Lake Brunner with an experienced fishing guide. |
Travel distance is approximately 322kms (200 miles).
Greymouth offers a surprisingly diverse range of hotels, motels, luxury lodges, bed & breakfast, holiday parks, campgrounds and backpacker lodgings so you are bound to find something to suit your tastes and budget!