Driving from Westport to Waimangaroa - Road trip along SH67 | West Coast | New Zealand | 4K
Channel: ScenicDrive Productions
Date: 2023-03-19

Driving from Westport to Waimangaroa - Road trip along SH67 on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.

The West Coast Region in New Zealand is a strip of land between the South Island's Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea. As a result, the region is wild and sparsely populated, with some of the most beautiful landscapes in New Zealand. Soaring mountain peaks, impressive glaciers, tranquil lakes, raging rivers, and lush rainforests are here. In addition, the West Coast has a very scenic 600km coastline.

The West Coast has the largest protected land area of all New Zealand regions, providing access to five of New Zealand's 13 national parks. As such, The south of the West Coast region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in light of its distinctiveness and recognition of its unique place globally.

The Coast's reputation for hospitality is legendary. "Coasters" display genuine friendliness and strength of character as unique as their surroundings.

In the townships of Westport, Greymouth, and Hokitika on the West Coast, you can learn about the West Coast's colourful past and shop for pounamu (greenstone or jade). Pounamu is the local treasure whose only significant source within New Zealand is from the West Coast's raging mountain rivers.

The West Coast region also has many excellent short scenic walks, hiking opportunities, and adventure pursuits for all ages and levels of ability. Anglers will also find they are in paradise anywhere on the Coast.

Try rafting an underground stream through a weird world of stalactites, stalagmites, and glowworms. Furthermore, A wild, ruggedly beautiful coastline between Westport and Greymouth features the matchless Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and blowholes.

On the Okarito Lagoon's shores Near Whataroa, New Zealand's only nesting colony of the white heron (kotuku) is found. Boat trips on this primeval swamp reveal these elegant birds in their natural glory.

Graded glacier trips at Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier accommodate every level of fitness and experience. There are scenic flights and helicopter excursions for those who wish to view the glaciers from the air.

There are many relics of the gold rush days of the 1860s. Different walks explore the historical workings. Or, you can try gold panning at the Shantytown museum, a replica goldfield town of the last century near Greymouth.