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The Wild West Coast - Glacier Country West Coast New Zealand :: Introduction
Published: 04/13/2011 by NewZealandNZ in South Island Info
(0 reviews)Welcome to the wild and wonderful West Coast of the South Island. The New Zealand Information Network has highlighted a number of ‘must see’ attractions to assist you in planning a great holiday in this fascinating part of the country...
The Wild West Coast - Glacier Country West Coast New Zealand :: White Water Rafting
Published: 04/13/2011 by NewZealandNZ in South Island Info
Pull on a wetsuit and helmet, then launch your raft onto a fast-flowing river for the spine-tingling, heart-pounding ride of a lifetime.
The wild West Coast has numerous short, steep rivers descending from the high country in the Southern Alps...
The Wild West Coast - Glacier Country West Coast New Zealand :: Greenstone (Jade)
Published: 04/13/2011 by NewZealandNZ in South Island Info
The ‘Stone of the Gods’ was literally fashioned as the offspring of volcanoes, earthquakes and uplifted mountains.
Greenstone, or ‘pounamu’ was prominent in ancient Maori mythology because of its vital importance as the medium for tool and weapon...
The Wild West Coast - Glacier Country West Coast New Zealand :: Oparara Cave
Published: 04/13/2011 by NewZealandNZ in South Island Info
Hidden deep in the silent grottos of Oparara’s Honeycomb Caves are spellbinding limestone sculptures and slender skeletons of extinct creatures like the moa and giant eagle.
But there’s still life in the darkest recesses of this alien world. A glow
The Wild West Coast - Glacier Country West Coast New Zealand :: Wild Foods Festival
Published: 04/13/2011 by NewZealandNZ in South Island Info
What do you fancy as an appetiser? Was that whitebait or worm patties, huhu grub sushi or battered snails?
You will be spoiled with choices at the Hokitika Wild Foods Festival, a culinary celebration of the Kiwi's innovative ability to ‘live off the
The Wild West Coast - Glacier Country West Coast New Zealand :: Southern Alps Passes
Published: 04/13/2011 by NewZealandNZ in South Island Info
The fun of a West Coast holiday begins with a journey through the Southern Alps.
A 600 km long, incredibly straight wall of mountains locks the Coast into an exclusive climate zone and eco-system. Ancient Maori greenstone (jade) trails were the only
The Wild West Coast - Glacier Country West Coast New Zealand :: Franz Josef Glacier
Published: 04/13/2011 by NewZealandNZ in South Island Info
Welcome to the heart of Glacier Country - the township of Franz Josef - nestling at the foot of the Southern Alps.
Feel the buzz of excitement as coach loads of expectant tourists are whisked away from the Alpine Adventure Centre, and aerial...
The Wild West Coast - Glacier Country West Coast New Zealand :: Jet-boat Safaris
Published: 04/13/2011 by NewZealandNZ in South Island Info
Slide into your seat, buckle yourself in, grip the handrail and wait for the adrenalin to flow. Later when the driver says ‘Hold on" respond quickly before he executes a white-knuckle jet-spin.
These simple instructions are all you require to enjoy
The Wild West Coast - Glacier Country West Coast New Zealand :: Skydiving
Published: 04/13/2011 by NewZealandNZ in South Island Info
Freefalling at terminal velocity from 3,700 metres over West Coast Glacier Country makes you feel alive in a spine-tingling, hair-raising sort of way.
This is tandem skydiving at its heart thumping best. An adrenalin buzz with the added bonus of...
The Wild West Coast - Glacier Country West Coast New Zealand :: Fox Glacier
Published: 04/13/2011 by NewZealandNZ in South Island Info
New Zealand has a dynamic duo of glaciers, which are easily accessed and provide a fascinating and unique holiday experience.
Nowhere else in the world, at this latitude, do glaciers flow down into a temperate rainforest so close to sea level...
