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WESTLAND SOUTH ISLAND'S WEST COAST

Between the Towering peaks of the Southern Alps and the Wild Waters of the Tasman Sea, lies one of the most remote regions in New Zealand; the West Coast or Westland as otherwise known. It’s an area truly dominated by nature and its many forms, from Nikau palm rainforests of the North, to the glaciated valleys and fortress-like peaks of the South.

It’s an astounding fact that this stretch of Coast is over 600km long and home to only 1% of the Country’s population, leaving a lot of space to roam and explore. While much can be seen not too far from the State Highway, you will need

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