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Hokitika Gorge, Hokitika
Across Country Quads
Grab yourself a West Coast
holiday this Summer
The West Coast is chock-full of worldclass
natural wonders, famous cycle
and walking tracks, untamed nature,
and one-of-a-kind spots.
And there’s never been a better
summer to visit! This summer there
are loads of great deals on adventure
activities, luxury getaways, unique food
and drink, boutique accommodation
and loads more.
Learn more & book:
westcoast.co.nz/deals
Add to the mix a huge range of
accommodation and transport
operations, attractions based on
the region’s wealth of history and
heritage, the galleries where talented
artisans craft stunning works from
local resources - pounamu and native
timbers are favoured – and great food
utilising fresh local products and it can
be seen that adventure in all its forms
exists in this one compact region.
Several locations in New Zealand claim
the coveted title of Adventure Capital
of New Zealand. Queenstown stakes
its reputation on that, so does Rotorua.
And Taupo dips its toe in these waters
when the opportunity arises.
The West Coast does not need to seek
flashy contested titles. Adventure is
at the heart of its natural world and its
people. Arguably, the Coasters have
been doing it as part of their daily lives
longer than anyone else in the country.
The West Coast has always presented
challenges - adventures in another
guise - since the first indigenous
explorers crossed from the east and it
probably did for the moa, giant eagles
and other early-history species.
The biggest challenge this sliver of
untamed natural wilderness presents
today is not what to put in a travel plan,
but what to leave out.
The answer can be found in ‘doing’
The Coast in the manner intended, with
patience and at a pace that provides
sufficient time to delve deep below the
surface, literally and figuratively.
A visit of 10 or 14 days is
recommended for total immersion
in what promises to be one of the
greatest adventures of a lifetime. But
better still a series of mini-breaks is
recommended, picking off one group
of activities at a time and unpeeling the
multiple layers that exist in these parts.
In the absence of international
travellers, those who can provide
the local knowledge that comes from
having lived life here - the Coasters
possess it with abundance - there is no
better time for planning an adventurebased
incursion.
Local operators across the visitor
sphere, those in activities and
attractions, accommodation and
transport, have always been happy to
share their space and talk turkey. It’s in
their DNA and for the rest of us there is
no better time to accept their heart-felt
invitation to visit.
The Coast is offering a host of Hot
Deals and Cool Holidays right now. The
time is certainly right for an adventure
outing on the West Coast.
For more information on this wonderful part of New Zealand visit www.westcoast.co.nz/deals
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