Westport was first a gold town and then a coal town. The coal mining museum provides a glimpse of what it's like to work underground. Westport is also a centre for outdoor adventures – jet boating, underground rafting, caving, white water rafting and kayaking. Scenic highlights include old coal towns, goldmining relics, forest hikes and coastal walks. There is a seal colony nearby at Cape Foulwind. Depending on the season, there can be up to 100 New Zealand fur seals in the vicinity. Browse the local arts and crafts galleries – much of the work is produced locally.
Functional facts: Approx. population 4850, i-SITE Visitor Centre, good range of shops and services, plentiful accommodation.
Visitor Information Centre
in Westport
Welcome to the Northern West Coast - the ultimate getaway experience where you can discover the real New Zealand. Get back to nature with our breathtaking scenery, beautiful walkways and beaches.