New Zealands West Coast Glaciers and Fiords
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The South Island’s West Coast of the Southern Alps is an adventure and outdoor paradise. With a large range of accommodation options to choose from, there is plenty of time to explore this spectacular region.
Here you will find some of the most spectacular scenery on New Zealand's South Island. The Fox and Franz Joseph glaciers attract tens of thousands of tourists every year and helicopter flights across the glaciers are one of the country's most popular arial tours. In the south is the magnificent fiord region with Milford and Doubtful sounds providing spectacular coastal scenery and cruising options. There are beach & forest walks to suit all ages and abilities, tourism experiences, caving, rafting, canoeing & kayaking, surfing, jet boating, jet skiing, scenic flights and fishing.
With only a few of the activities mentioned, it’s easy to understand that the West Coast is the perfect destination to find everything you want in your holiday all in one place. As The West Coast becomes more and more famous for its world class artists & craftspeople, the dramatic landscapes attract a growing number of national & international artists, who value a lifestyle hard to find in more populated places.
