exciting west coast attractions

From scenic flights to heli-hikes, eco-tours and a range of water sports activities- New Zealand’s stunning West Coast is buzzing with adventure activity throughout the year.

Together with some of the best Westland tour operators, we can make your holiday experience one that you will cherish forever.

For more information or to book an excursion, please e - mail us and we can advise, arrange and confirm on your behalf. Westwood Lodge offers this as a complimentary service and payment is made direct with the activity operator at the time of the excursion. No deposit is required and no money is paid if the trip is cancelled due to adverse weather conditions

“Nature’s true wonders don’t disclose
themselves to day trippers. It is a place
to linger" - Explorer Charles Douglas (1840-1916)

The height of luxury and indulgence!

We now have our own heli - pad, right here at Westwood Lodge.

Book your scenic flight through us, sit back in our relaxing lounge and wait for your helicopter to arrive.

After being picked up from our lawns, you're ready to be whisked away to discover the beautiful Franz Josef glacier and majestic Mount Cook.

An experience not to be missed!

		Across Country Quad Bikes Drive through riverbeds,rainforest, grassland,sand and glorious mud! 2 seater ATV Quad Bikes are the ultimate way to view it all.
		Helihike Franz Josef Combine an awesome scenic helicopter flight over the glacier, with a unique guided walk.
		Franz Josef Glacier Guides Internationally recognised operation that provides the most incredible guided glacier experience. Walks and ice - climbing available.
		Glacier Valley Eco Tours Guided Eco Tours of Franz Josef/Fox Glacier's or Lake Matheson.
		Okarito Nature Tours Rental and guided kayaking trips on the beautiful Okarito lagoon.
		Skydive NZ Extreme tandem skydiving
		White Heron Sanctuary Tours Visit New Zealand's only White Heron nesting colony.
		Air Safaris The premier Aoraki/Mount Cook and glacier flightseeing experience.
		Glacier Helicopters Choose from a variety of trips around the glaciers and Aoraki/Mount Cook. All with snow landing.
		Mount Cook Skiplanes New Zealand's only Fixed Wing Glacier Landing.
		Hukawai Unique year round opportunity to experience the challenges and attractions of the region's stunning ice environment. Multi - sensory show and indoor ice climbing available.
		Wanaka Flightseeing Flights to Milford Sound/Doubtful Sound
		Okarito Kiwi Tours Only place on the South Island where you can take a Departmentof Conservation permitted guided trip into Kiwi territory.
		Okarito Boat Tours The serenity of this seaside village and its surrounds will captivate you. Experience Okarito Boat Tours offer guided trips that enable you to take in the stunning scenery around you at your leisure. A superb habitat for birds, this untouched area is used by over 70 species of birds and is the main feeding ground for New Zealand's only colony of "Kotuku" or Great White Heron.