What a fun, adventurous experience for the family! Our guide Casey was super chill, calm and very knowledgeable, and Samson took some great pics of our time on this beautiful river. Our first time white water rafting and we had a blast! Thanks guys!

I was expecting a "boring" paddle on the river, but the instructor Sonny and Kate prepared an unforgettable and very unconventional ride for us. It was in a friendly spirit. We even swam - 1 intentional and 1 unintentional dive :D. You definitely have to try it!

This was so much fun. Thanks to the UD team Quinn, Jono, and Sampson, so many laughs. 5 stars to our guides who made this trip exceptional, great knowledge of the river and some fun facts along the way. This is a great river if you’re a bit fearful and unsure of the waters but also a great rush of adrenaline for the go getters. Highly recommend this location and team for an unforgettable experience. Also situated at the Riverside Holiday park, best paid camping spot we’ve found in the last 6 weeks traveling NZ. Be sure to zoom the areal Photo…

We had Casey with us as a guide down the Waimakariri river. Super onto it, great with kids, and fantastic yarns. Absolute gem of a person. She will eat your cookies if left unattended... 10/10

Mid summer trip on the Burra for people in the 7th decade! I mention this to encourage others. It was great afternoon, from the welcome to the coffee and cake at the end. As others have done, we can’t say enough about the guides and support/photographers. Swimming/floating down the river was sublime and jumping off the rock into it was terrifying. Would suggest less steep exit point but that did not detract from the whole thing. Cannot recommend this enough!!!

Fabulous afternoon on the Buller with the most friendly and experienced of guys

We didn’t do the family trip, but the full one. We had a nice young “apprentice” guide and an experienced one as a supervisor. 5 guests on the boat. We had to reschedule on short notice and that was very easy. You have to do some paddling yourself (as usual). The gear was in good condition. The shoes however open themselves a bit with a chance to loose them. I enjoyed having free photos (a link to a file repository was sent on the next day). Everyone was nice, fun and professional. The scenery was very beautiful. The rafting itself was great, there were several good rapids.if you want to get completely soaked go to the front. I loved it. On 2 occasions we had the opportunity to jump from the cliffs. In one case it was right into the white water after a major rapid. The other was calm, but the cliff is higher. Super fun! There was coffee and cake afterwards.

Do it! Unique experience that includes history, geography, animals, people, flora & fauna. Steve is a wealth of knowledge and a all up great guy. We took our 2 teenage grandkids & they gave a 5/5 star. The hike in was beautiful, with bush, moss gardens & rivers. The flames are fantastic, along with the pancakes & hot drinks, plus treats. Highly recommend. Thanks to Steve & the farmers for letting us visit this special place.

We had a fantastic time – thank you, Steve. The landscape was stunning and the whole trip was organised perfectly. A warm recommendation from us!

This was a really cool experience. You get to walk through beautiful forest before reaching the flames. Steve has great knowledge about the area and nature. Having pancakes and hot chocolate by the flames was awesome!

Totally worth it. Including the car ride to and from the bush walk. The pancakes were very filling too, so we did not need lunch... :)

Amazing experience, highly recommended for reasonably fit adventurers 🤣Steve brilliant guide , informative and great cook . So pleased we stayed and did it . Phil and Gai

Great hike to the natural flames with pancakes and, marshmallow’s served up at the site.

A fantastic trip, the guide (Steve) was very knowledgable about the nature and wild life. The hike is just beautiful! And the tea and pancakes was the cherry on top!

Such a great experience! Mike was a very entertaining host. We got a mix of history and geology thrown in with the fun and speed. It felt very safe throughout. I would highly recommend - just make sure you use sunscreen!

The view is amazing, Mark is very funny and friendly, the drive is awesome, so much better than the one we had in Queenstown! Highly recommended!!! And Bowie is so cute!!

This was shut the front door fun, Mark is the best operator in New Zealand, smaller boat than in Queenstown but more crazy, more professional and much much much more adventurous. You get your bang for the buck and then some. I can't stress this enough, this is the BEST one and I highly recommend everyone to go here and enjoy it. We did others as well but this one... OMG, the speed, the thrill! Thank you Mark for really putting the F in fun for us 🤣 A 360° greeting from the Public Speaker from Sweden with special request 🤣

Have rode Shotover in Queenstown but this was miles better. Excellent 'Driver' and amusingly commentary. Suspension Bridge just added to the overall experience. Looking forward to returning sometime soon.

Had an amazing trip on the Buller with Mark. He was such a good host and guide. Never done jet boating before and not sure we’ll ever top this one as it’s a stunningly beautiful place. Thank you for an amazing afternoon Mark.

My Husband and I had a spectacular time with on the jet boat. Mark, our driver went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. We wanted to take photos and videos, so Mark was very clear at communicating when was an appropriate time to video/ take a photo and when it was best to put the camera away to ensure we held on for some 360 spins. Highly recommend Buller Canyon Jet Boating. While there you can also experience the Bulla Canyon Swing Bridge. Thanks Bulla Jet Boat company and Mark for a wonderful day it is truly a holiday highlight.

We stopped here on the drive to Westport, and were so glad we did. There was a swing bridge going across the buller river,different walks to go on ,long or short, interesting things to look at for all ages. A zip wire ride, and best of all there was Marc with his Jet boat, what an incredible experience up and down the river, through the Rapids. Marc was an amazing character and really made the trip. Not the cheapest thing to do but well worth the money.

We had an enjoyable time at this venue so I'm curious why there are some negative reviews. The team really need to cut back the vegetation on the loop walk so visitors could enjoy the view properly. The bridge is exhilarating, although I wish people were less comfortable crossing at the same time! The toilets could do with a deep clean but were acceptable in the meantime. Staff were friendly. Definitely worth the minimal entrance fee.

Went here a while back and didn’t expect you had to pay. The next time I came back and bit the bullet and was pleasantly surprised. Such beautiful views and heaps to do once you get over the other side. You might have to be patient as the swing bridge isn’t that wide, and also be careful of where you put your hand as I got a small cut on mine. It is so very worth it though. Lovely loop tracks and multiple natural attractions to look at.

Overall value for money 2.5/5 No family pass No combos so yiu do mkre activities and save. Bridge 3.9/5 $12.50 - Went in the morning. Manager/owner was very welcoming and friendly. Paid our entry and went on in. My first thought of the bridge was disappointing after being on the ones further down the country, yes this one is longer but I feel it could be better. When searching and looking at things to do I didnt take a close look at what the bridge was made of or looked like in detail. Comet line 4/5 fun - 1/5 not Including access to bridge and walks. $40 + $25 for photos and videos. Tandem Comet line and it was fun. Interesting to be one behind the other and not next to each there. Definitely could be longer and definitely could be faster. $25 extra for a flash drive with the photos and videos seemed expensive though especially if you paid for the other thing. Gold panning 3.5/5 Sand flies 1/5 Unfortunately we did not get told about the sand flies when we arrived. We were covered head to toe in them when we went to the area to do this activity. Went and brought some bug spray from the front desk ($25) and this only kept them away for a few minutes. The activity itself was really fun but as I only got to do it for a very small amount of time it has become the worst thing I have done in years. As we left we mentioned about how bad the experience was and that the bug spray did an aweful job and we really didnt do much panning because of the sand flies and his comment was "yeah they are quite bad this time of year" and didnt really care at all. We were just another person who had already paid. If you do go, there is some enjoyment in some of the activities but 100% do not go anywhere near the gold panning, and take good bug repellent.

Unexpected cost of 25 nzd to walk across. But the other side has over an hour of beautiful hiking to a beach and waterfall along with epic jungle views. It's worth the cost, especially because few people leave the main trail.

Awesome place woth amazing view. Very friendly staff who even waited for us to arrive as we were running a little late. Highly recommended

What an adventurous place to visit!! The experience of the bridge walk is tremendous. A bit scary but feels fun once you done it. The walk around the island is amazing as you pass many amazing spots as the river beach and the big tree. You can watch a lot of birds around there. The bridge walk and the island walk is not expensive. You can do extra activities like zip liner with an extra payment. There is a small cafe and toilets inside and a plenty of parking available there.

It was fun to go across the bridge, but there were a lot of little bugs on the other side that were biting our legs so beware. Not much to do on the other side other than a walk with some old historic mining equipment. you could also pay extra to go on the speedboat or the zip line.

Just used their Shuttle service from Lyell to Seddonville while doing the Old Ghost Road. Fantastic service, they were waiting for us at the Lyell Carpark, took our photo as we left then drove our vehicle to Seddonville. Great value, highly recommended.

Great transfer of two cars for us from Lyell to Seddonville while we walked The Old Ghost Road. Handled our EV fine. Brought our cars up to The Rough & Tumble Lodge for us on our final day so they were there for us when we came off the track. Great to get immediate access to dry clothes!

Great service and very convenient for Old Ghost Rd transfers. Chris and Steph were very friendly and even phoned the local pub to let us know that the next track we were heading to was closing due to a landslip. They even told us their secret home made bug repellent recipe! p.s. Encourage Chris to one day complete the Ghost Rd!

Have to give 5/5 review for Steph and Chris. Very responsive communication, prompt arrival, just lovely people doing their bit to help others. Thank you so much.

Steph and Chris provided us a wonderful service by meeting us at Old Coast Road Trail end in Seddonville and transporting us to the start of the track at Lyell. My queries were responded to quickly, communication was excellent, they were so obliging, friendly and knowledgeable. Even gave us an old gold sluice pan as a momentous. Many thanks you guys we appreciated your service. Malcolm Rough and Wendy Shanks, Gisborne

Excellent service from Hikenbike Shuttles. We left our car at the end of the Old Ghost Road and they took us to the beginning. We arrived a bit early but they saw us drive past so came early. The service was very friendly (we had the owner himself. Asked if we needed to stop anywhere on the way and recommended the Berlin Cafe in the Buller gorge as a good place for breakfast. Very nice. he also supplier sandfly repellent, something we had overlooked. Would highly recommend them. Next time we would use their car relocation service and save 4 hours of driving for only a little more cost.

Great communication, punctual, and accommodating shuttle provider (Picked me up from OGR trail end to Lyell). Appreciate that they made sure my car at Lyell started before leaving.

Best 5 day tramp yet, great variety of terrain, beautiful native forest flora & fauna. Birdsong +++, very friendly This Robins, Tomtits & saw or heard most every native bird there is. Fungi fiesta! Huts comfortable, lovely & warm with fire going. Wild & mighty rivers!

For day trippers- highly recommend doing the loop of Lyell walkway - Old Ghost Road. Easy access from the upper carpark, past the old cemetery, across the river bridge and then reverse back along the old ghost road trail to the lower carpark. This old mining track is well maintained and used by hikers and cyclists.

Incredible area with stunning views, wildlife and history!! Lovely huts, and well maintained track.

Fantastic 5-day walk on Old Ghost Road. The terrain is not very difficult and well maintained as it's suitable for cycling. There are some long days with high kms though, so some ability to walk 18-25 km per day is required. I'm not sure I would cycle this trail in its entirety as there are some narrow, steep and rocky sections with scary drop offs and even a stairs sections where you need to carry your bike. For confident mountain bikers only, probably. Scenery was amazing. The huts were luxurious and equipped. I recommend this hike or cycle trail!

This trail takes you through the finest landscapes in New Zealand, It is such an incredible experience! The 28km from Lyell through lush bush opens up at the top with mind-blowing views across vast, unspoilt landscapes. The huts are immaculate, warm, well-stocked & maintained. The amount of work has been huge and continues with improvements like the recent bypassing of the stairs, such a blessing for mountain bikers. This is a genuinely world-class trail, make sure you don't rush through it!!

Amazing hike through magical beech forrest, stunning ridge lines and mountainsides. The hut facilities were above expectations and toilets well maintained and clean (love composting ones!). Well graded trails for walking just be mindful of mountain bikers approaching. Two semi fit 70+ year olds we took enjoyed it! Lots of water along track depending on recent rains. $160 pp for up to 4 nights, bunk rooms vary by hut but everyone very welcoming and shared cooking facilities. Even a trickle shower available. Outdoor sleep outs good option for family or couples but not heated/no cooking - can use main hut facilities!

Superb walk, easy grades, spectacular exposure and great views. Excellent huts with lots of interesting points all through the hike. Great achievement to put this track through pristine country. It's a long walk but as it's built for bikes it's easy going.

This is a modern museum, that children will be fascinated with as well. We only had 1 hour to spend which wasn’t enough. It is a place you must see when visiting Westport. Well done to everyone who has contributed to its design.

What a great museum! Full of great exhibits and loads of information about the rich mining history on the west coast. There is a mine exhibit you can go into and watch a neat video showing the old mine operations. We spend about an hour here but you could spend a bit longer if you read everything. Adults $10, children under 5 are free. If you are visiting Westport make sure you pop in here and brush up on the history.

a lot of reading to find our more about the history of mining on the coast. some really interesting machinery on display, but all in all a bit disappointed by lack of exhibits. the video is fascinating and worth a watch. The counter staff were really amazing and helpful however. knowledgeable, friendly and patient. if there was a way to give them an independent five star review I would totally be doing that.

This is the 2nd Pounamu Pathway I've done. This one pulled together some of the local mines I had visited, so I found the display and information informative and definitely worth the visit. A good insight into the history of the region. Would have been nice to pull more Maori history.

Very informative and well presented museum! Well worth the visit. Go to Denniston after the museum. Interesting and amazing views!

We braved the bridge, not for the faint hearted or scared of heights, remembering you've got to get back the same way! There are walking tracks with historical info to do whilst you prepare for your return trip.

Very cool walk in the forest. Great part of history

Best i-site in the south island alongside Blenheim's one. Very kind and helpful staff. Thanks heaps for the great recommendations.

Carol, you did great on the radio today. Hope your region sees an increase in visitors because of it. What's Denniston? For real? I imagined it was world famous, as it should be. A fabulous place to visit.

A real asset to this community. Staff know their stuff, with many extra local insights. Well run, a professional team. A MUST if you really want a good in depth expose' of Westport.

The lady was very helpful and stared me in the right direction

Go visit this museum at the i-site before or after a visit to Denniston plateau. Very good displays and very informative.

I called into the isite to inquire about a map. ( I forgot to pick up one before leaving the Uk) The staff were friendly and very helpful. Decided on the right map and while chatting away just paid for it without thinking!! 39 dollars that is absolutely extortionate. I realize this is no fault of the staff. I have since seen them in a garage for 12 dollars. I just feel it’s so sad that holiday makers get subjected to these extortionate prices!! I only bought a map!! My partner didn’t buy anything!! I took 20$ note of purse and then had to take another one out!! Most definitely!! Paid 39$ for 1 map. I just wished I’d returned to shop to question it!!

Wow it is a great place. The staff were friendly and helpful; there's heaps of info for tourists; the shop is stocked with lovely clothing and gift items and as for the museum, well it is so worth going to, it's such an interesting, well presented and informative place. Thanks for the experience.

Was very nice to see so many history things available in Reeftown.

Don’t miss out on chatting with these guys, they are a true mine of information and great fun to talk to for people of any age, kids and grownups alike.

Lots of cool stuff in and around the old miners hut and great talking to the bearded miners, and all free

Had a coffee stop, they were run off their feet. Well done for keeping your cool.

Neat couple of guys always worth stopping to pass the time of day with.

Locally run by bearded volunteers. This little living museum is a tribute to days gone by in Reefton. These dedicated men have put together a working replica of a little mining hut. They work and play around the hut and are very knowledgeable about the gold mining era. When we were there we we're offered scones made in a cast iron pot over a coal fire.... Beautiful flavour! This is a free museum with a donation box if you choose.

Great locals run this museum, to recount mining in Reefton and local area. With hands on panning available and a wealth of facts about the local mining operations it is a great place to check out. Make sure you drop in a donation on your way out to keep this local knowledge open for everyone that comes through the town.

Wow - what an amazing experience we had today on the Grey Wilderness raft tour. It went beyond all our (rather high) expectation. The nature we paddled through was inexplicably beautiful, and the river delivered just the right amount of action for our group (of 3 generations). Nathan is an excellent guide: knowledgeable, fun to be around and a very skilled rafter. Easily in the absolute top of experiences on our 1 month trip around NZ!

Our group of 7 had a superb trip on the Upper Grey river with Josh , Kacey and Mila . Nathan had been great organizing our trip according to water levels . We were superbly catered for by our professional guides who looked after all our needs both on and off the water . Food was amazing . Highly recommend if you want to experience some true kiwi adventure and unspoilt scenery .

My family and I did the Arnold Family Raft 1/2 Day Tour with Nathan and it exceeded all expectations. It was my children's (11, 10 and 6 years) first exposure to white water rafting and it was perfect. Nathan was so clear on what to expect and made it fun for the whole family. He regularly checked in with the kids to make sure they felt comfortable and we all had a blast. Nathan took us rafting, let us go for a dip in the water and even fed us and gave us a warm drink at the end of the day. Would highly recommend Inland Adventures.

Just returned from an awesome 4 days rafting the Waiau River with Nathan (AKA Reefton), Simon (AKA Chunk) and Samson, Quinn and Bree as our guides. What a team they made! So much experience being shared with younger, newer guides = great to watch. It was a super adventure down a truly stunning part of S Island. The journey was full of amazing views, gorges, rapids, mountains and a few surprises. The food was really delicious (& plentiful). We felt safe, valued and entertained throughout the full 4 days and would highly recommend this expedition for any adventurous travellers. Thanks Nathan et al.

My experience with the employees: Joey: a true kiwi bushman, as quick and deft with a blade when cooking dinner at camp as is his sharp witted humor. Not only is he engaging in intellectual conversation, he is also great with kids making him an all rounder for family trips. 10/10 raft guide and outdoor instructor.

We had an amazing 2 day experience with the Inland Adventures team in early 2023. We had a wide range of fitness, experience and ages involved and the team were incredibly supportive and made sure everyone enjoyed the rafting and the environment. We all felt safe and the food was incredibly good! It was such a good experience and I can't wait to go again.

Nathan and his amazing team led us on an unforgettable pre-Christmas expedition down the Waiau-Uwha. A must-do trip for anyone who loves rivers, rocks, and the stunning beauty of the remote high country. Professional guides and all-around top people.

We loved this experience! We were the only two booked onto our tour so it was like a private tour. The train ride at the start is beautiful. The caves are really amazing with lots of formations to see up close. The glow worm cave is really big and is a magical experience. We really enjoyed tubing down the river too. Thank you to Jet for being a great guide. There was a QR code to access lots of photos taken afterwards and you get some printed too. 100% recommend this experience!

Our caving tour with Underworld Adventures was absolutely unforgettable! This experience is perfect for those who are fit and ready for a unique underground adventure. Our guide, Tess, shared fascinating information about the caves and the surrounding area. Exploring the caves was both thrilling and awe-inspiring, with incredible rock formations and stunning glowworms that lit up the darkness like a starry sky—simply sensational! The tubing at the end of the tour was a fun and exciting way to wrap up the experience. If you’re up for a bit of a challenge and an unforgettable journey through one of nature’s hidden wonders, this is the tour for you! Highly recommend! 🌟🦇🌿💦

Jet was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the system. He definitely made the adventure! Would definitely do it again. Awesome site for the glow worms, history and geology!

Our tour was one of the highlights of our South Island time!! We really enjoyed this caving and rafting tour. Our guide Jess did an amazing job leading us through the cave, pointing out different formations along the way. She gave a ton of great info about the cave history, glowworms, and area history as well! We had a blast and learned a lot. The rainforest train was also lovely. I definitely recommend you grab a pie and coffee in their café after your tour.

Good place. Clean material, potos not bad, but can be better. The experience it's amazing itself. The instructors are really kind, they explain everything and always are close to you, in the cave is amazing the experience and the blue sly looks just like the paradise. The rafting on the river is easy and funny. Highly recommend

My English isn't good enough; I didn't understand anything the guild was saying. But I could still feel their passion. The place is absolutely stunning, and the rafting, although fast, is well worth it! The café staff are friendly, and the view is magnificent. I highly recommend it; it's an activity you absolutely must do.

This place was an unexpected surprise, all the time I've driven this road and I never realized there was a little railway here that runs into the rainforest. Sadly I arrived too late to catch the train but was told that I was more than welcome to walk the track up to the caves, so I made a donation and away i went on my own little reenactment of 'Stand by me'! Some awesome country up here, some of the cliffs and overhangs are quite mindblowing and the swing bridge where I eventually turned back for home is also a spectacular little spot. I'm claustrophobic and can't swim so didn't do the cave tours or rafting but the feedback i heard was also very good. 😃 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Unexpectedly nice, short walk to a lovely, small, non-crowded beach. You have the opportunity to take a small waterfall-shower (; Right next to the Punakaiki Rocks, worth the time!

It’s a lovely little walk to the coast and it has some amazing views, well worth a quick stop off

Easy walk, beautiful views, lots of native birds, highly recommended walk

Fantastic walk....Beach at the end of this Scenic track!! Memories ❤️❤️

Beautiful walk. Easy access and lovely panoramic views.

A short walk to a stunning piece of coastline. Not to be missed while you are in the area.

STOP your car! Get out and walk down this beautiful track to the beach. It is definitely worth it. Overhanging cliff faces, smooth polished stones, crashing waves and a blow hole at high tide.

Day at Barrytown Knifemaking and WOW — what an epic experience! 🔥 From a red-hot chunk of steel to a fully finished knife that I made with my own hands! 💪🔪 Super fun, surprisingly doable, and honestly one of the coolest things I’ve done in NZ. Highly recommend if you’re passing through the West Coast!

Fantastic day with Steven and Robyn. Well run course, excellent banter and the final product is epic. Hands down one of the best one day experiences in NZ. Stevens one liners might be some of the best I’ve ever heard too!

Fantastic day! We went with another couple & all enjoyed the day. Steven & Robyn are amazing. They are very skilled, knowledgeable and helpful and coped well with a very large group on the day. They are very hospitable & have a great sense of humor. We were stoked with our knives & highly recommend anyone to do this. Fantastic experience. Thanks so much.

Thank you very much Robyn and Steven, you are great hosts and l had the best time ever The smile is still on my face from all the banter and laughs we had while making our knives I could not image from a length of flat steel, a couple of strips of rimu wood and some pieces of brass you could show us how to create the knives we made Your easy and friendly manner made for a really enjoyable day It is a must to do for these of you who are travelling down the Coast Rd near Barrytown, West Coast When we are down that way again in the future we are definitely going to call in and get another knife ,only bigger this time Wishing you both good health and happiness for the future Kindest regards Tony Wynands Napier HB New Zealand

My partner and I had the best day with steve and robin learning and making knives. Tucked away in a beautiful part of the west coast and freedom camping in town by the beach. The day was full of laughs and easy teachings, everyone there walked away with an awesome hand made knife from scratch and great memories. Nice locally made sheaths available for purchase to house the blade. Fantastic people and well worth a stop in. Cheers robin and steve will definitely be back when were next in your part of the world.

Had an amazing day with Steven and Robyn learning how to make knives. Starting from bit of steel, hammering it into shape, all the way up to the finished product! Lunch was provided with a make yourself toasties and even free beer at the end. Highly recommend if you're passing through!

A MUST DO. Robyn and Steven are both epic people and you'll walk away with a beautiful knife and a brilliant experience. Many funny stories and great memories. I'll be doing this again for sure.

Stunning scenery and the bike only sections are really great, well worth the suggested $10 per day per person we paid. Unfortunately there are long stretches of joint use road from Kapitea Reservoir up to the first dam on the canal, the surface is being ruined by heavy 4x4 vehicles and quad bikes, we saw several on our trip. I bet they pay nothing to use these roads and it would be great if like other cycle trails in NZ motorised traffic is managed by locked gates.

Unreal trip!! Great people throughout.. would highly recommend

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Food was amazing as well as the 6 paddle off beers. Well worth trying. Very cozy atmosphere and the food came out quickly.

Exceeded expectations. Service was quick, yet friendly. Food was fabulous. Fries were exceptionally memorable. Thick, crispy outside and fluffy inside.

Monteith’s Brewery is a fantastic spot to visit, even if you’re not there for the drinks. The food was excellent - fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. There’s a great variety on the menu, and everything we tried was cooked perfectly. The location is lovely, with a warm and relaxed atmosphere that makes it perfect for both families and groups of friends. It’s a great place to unwind, enjoy a good meal, and take in the surroundings. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area - it’s a memorable experience for the food and setting alone!

The best place to eat in Greymouth without doubt. It's colourful and lively and every dish we've tried was excellent. The service is prompt, this visit was a highlight of our West Coast visit.

Great beer tasting, however food is not good enough! Everything is too salty!!

My wife and I did the Monteith's Brewery Tour and stayed on afterwards for a meal. The tour was very good. It was interesting to learn about the history of the brewery, and it was great to get to pour and taste some of the beers. Our guide was really entertaining and knowledgeable too, which made the experience even better. The meal afterwards was first-class. The service was spot-on, and the food was excellent. Thank you Monteith's for such a great experience...on such a wet and windy day in Greymouth :)

We did the brewery tour with Toni and she was awesome! It ended up being only myself and my partner doing it and she gave us advice on different beers to try along with local knowledge of events on over the weekend we were visiting. Totally recommend 👌 she's awesome at her job

Awesome activities with kids, mine were ages 12, 14 & 16 and all were entertained and enjoyed themselves, the gold panning was the highlight as well as playing around with the prison and reading the orewa hospital medicines. 100% highly recommended. A bit pricy for the whole experience $145 but worth it for all 5 of us.

We came on a busy day as they had a tourism convention going on, so parking was hard to find (this is not normal). We had a great time stepping back in time and walking around the town. There is a cafeteria for lunch or a snack /coffee etc and if you have a letter to post, if you take it with you, you can have it postmarked from Shantytown. There is a train ride you can take and the guide is very knowledgeable about the history. He operated an old sluice to demonstrate how they used to fire water at the rock they wanted to mine for. After that, the optional $10 per person will give you an opportunity to pan for Gold and you are given excellent instructions on how to do this. A great place to take the whole family! If you're going to do panning, allocate 2-3 hours minimum for this visit.

You can’t miss this place when visiting the West Coast! You can ride the steam train, revisit the past at the museum, have some coffee and food, try to get lucky and pan for gold, or hang out at the playground. Locals can get a great deal with an annual ticket ☺️👌🏽 Awesome place to come with kids.

Having lived in greymouth for the first 30 years of my life. I have visited many times. It has changed a lot. Definitely worth visiting at least once. Train rides three times a day. Open 7 days. There is a café also. Gold panning is available for $10 per person. Panning is part of the train ride. Getting gold from panning is garunteed. At the time of typing this review, gold is $7000 for a teaspoon( one ounce) of gold. So, the $10 fee for panning is well worth it.

Absolutely loved it, make sure to come early to give yourself time to walk around, lots o d history, steam train was an exciting experience and I loved the uniqueness of the town. Don’t know what all the negative reviews are for, I came when there was no costume actors around and I think they have done a wonderful job at showing the history. The lady in the front is also very kind and sweet. Highly recommend coming here if you love history

Not what i expected, I have been to some great well maintained heritage villages and this is not one if them. Gives you a very basic insight into the past from a museum built 54 years ago and not maintained. Dirty dusty and dark, could do with a spring clean better lighting and more props.

Fun place for children! Lovely train experience here!

This was our only time that we were able to see the famous kiwi bird in New Zealand, and it was amazing! The rest of the centre is nice, but mostly oriented to children I would say. When we were there, there were some school groups there, and definitely fun for them. It was nice, but not sure if it was worth the price.

Went here with my partner & 3 year old. Great wee activity & place to visit especially while raining outside. Lots of interesting things to learn inside & our highlight was feeding the eels. The staff are lovely & kind. All look so happy to be there with positive energy towards each interaction! I would recommend this place to others

There is no more than the kiwis and all the introductions are so interested. We saw both of the kiwis and they are more cute than I imagined! Plus, feeding eels that needs courage was an amazing experience! The staff are so nice and patient. It was a wonderful day.

The National Kiwi Centre has several fishes and eels and two Kiwi's. You can feed the eels 3x a day, I went to the feeding at 10 which was very nice! You get a little more info about the eels and you can pet them if you want. Afterwards the Kiwi's also got their food, which made them easier to spot. You cannot take photos of the Kiwi's, but you get a photo afterwards as compensation. You can also catch crawfish, which was very fun to do! The staff is very friendly, and I had a lovely time.

As two adults visiting from the U.K we had a fantastic time! There is a key focus on conservation and education, all of which was really informative. Our favourite part was how hands on the activities are! We got to feed eels (and touch them!), try our hands at catch-and-release fishing, and watching Kiwis being fed all of which is at no extra cost and included in the ticket price! We also took part is a treasure hunt and were rewarded with chocolate at the end, and were gifted a photograph of one of their Kiwis as a keepsake to take home. This is a really enjoyable experience and not one to be missed when visiting Hokitika!

Absolutely loved our visit to the National Kiwi Centre! The centre itself is lovely, with various native species and information about them. We were a bit early on in the season so it was fairly quiet, which meant plenty of time to walk around, find Nemo for a chocolate fish (for all ages! 😁), and enjoy seeing both Kiwis. The talk given about the eels at feeding time was both fun and informative, and it is good to see them taken good care of (including releasing them back into the wild when the signs show they are ready to migrate). Their oldest eel (estimated at 110 years old!) was pointed out and when she popped up for a feed special attention was given that she did get her share 😊. Darren, who helped us at the counter both on entry and when we were leaving, was so enthusiastic and helpful, and even gave us a tip on a lovely little bushwalk close to town, which we did immediately after and which was amazing, everything he promised! Definitely recommend taking a stop at this lovely place, it's great fun for all ages 😊

Cute, family friendly facility. Lovely and informative staff. If you’re feeling brave you should definitely feed the eels

An awesome shop to support the local artists. As an ads Accredited tour guide, I’ve driven pass this city many times but never had the chance to go in. Now I do. Lots of interesting things to sell, price tags are high. I suppose the rent in Hokitika isn’t much as such big shop wouldn’t exist in Auckland. Hope that this shop can survive in this Covid global pandemic.

A nice gallery with many beautiful crafting.

Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous! This gallery is quite special and is deserving of a visit. Loved chatting to the owner....interesting and very talented.

A fantastic gallery run by Juergen Schacke and his wife Monika featuring Juergen's stunning photos and local crafts. They have recently taken over the Craft Gallery next door and both offer riches of local art and crafts, an absolute treat!

While on holiday at the moment, I brought my husband's birthday gifts here a few days ago and the selection of quality items for sale were stunning, and beautifully displayed. I was most impressed with the lovely lady serving who did not rush me to make a decision, was very helpful and she gift wrapped my purchases really nicely. I left incredibly happy, thank you for a delightful shopping experience.

Thanks for the no pressure and supportive approach to our purchase Juergen and Monika. What a cool place you have - our best wishes to you for your future.

The shop is always full of colour & art that reflects, the rugged west coasts terrain and the sunsets, colours that are unlike anywhere. Warm welcome smile as you walk in the door from the host. Our days off we come to Hokitika from Moana.

Absolutely awesome beach! Clean sand, clear water, and a super relaxing vibe. The sunset was stunning and the whole atmosphere felt peaceful and refreshing. A perfect spot to unwind — loved every moment ☺️

Hokitika’s beach is rugged and beautiful, lined with rocks, crashing waves, and plenty of driftwood shaped by the sea. The highlight is the famous “HOKITIKA” driftwood sign, a creative landmark and a must-stop photo spot. Walking along the sand, you’ll find driftwood scattered everywhere and may even try spotting pounamu (greenstone), treasured by the Māori as a protective stone. It feels like a small treasure hunt, adding charm to the stroll. We also noticed locals arranging wood and stones into messages like “HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025,” giving the beach a creative, personal touch. The best moment comes at Sunset Point, where people gather to watch the sun sink into the Tasman Sea. The driftwood letters glow golden, the sky turns deep orange, and the atmosphere feels calm yet unforgettable. A must-visit stop on New Zealand’s West Coast.

Sign needs fixing but still nice stop. War pillbox was even better to see.

Such a cute set up of the sign, beautiful to have some food in the car park or sit on the rocks and enjoy the scenery.

Amazing, magical Oceanside village! Visited in the winter.

Cane early but wish I saw sunset. Cool sign.

Enjoyed our visit, we had a beautiful sunny day. Nice little town to walk round and visit the many stores. Loved the beach.

Beautiful jade (green stone) display

Really nice little museum, very interesting and well laid out . Learnt lots. Lovely well worth a visit to learn about the history of the place. For adults but also a room more for children. The room about the rugby is brilliant with its floor to wall colorful cartoon drawings. Worth a visit for just 10$

It's recently reopened (as at March 22, 2025). It currently exhibits a focus on Pounamu, and I learned from that. Which is why we have museums. Thank you to the curators.

A great place to learn about the local people. Loved it.

Shut apparently short staffed. Would have been nice to update website and google maps so people didn't waste their time driving there.

Loved the history

Enjoined the visit ( is not the biggest museum for sure )

This is a place where you can walk while looking at the great view from high trees. It is a place where you can walk along the course made at the top of the tree (about 25 meters high). If you go up a little past the ticket booth, you will see the tree top walking starting point, and it takes about 20 minutes to look around the entire course. The course is not long, but you can see the great view from high up and see various birds in nature. (It is not easy to find or see.) There is an observation deck at the midpoint of the course, and if you go up to this observation deck, you can see the sea across the forest. Overall, the great view and the unique experience of walking on a tree top are great, but since these courses are 25 meters high, the installed bridge shakes a little every time you walk, so if you have a fear of heights, I recommend you think again, and you do not necessarily need a reservation for this experience. There is no problem even if you just go without a reservation.

We got a deal online, so ticket price was halved, so we did zipline & walkway combo. All the staff were SUPER helpful and friendly. Zipline was fun and felt very safe with all the checks .

We had a great time here. Very quiet as out of weekend/holiday so cannot comment on how it would be the other side of that coin! Clearly signposted from the highway, Friendly and helpful staff. The walk was great, lots of education along the way if you can handle the heights for long enough! Climbing the tower was great too with exceptional views, we even timed it to watch some people do the Zipline (which looks awesome by the way, next time!!). Would very much come back and my girlfriend who has vertigo, enjoyed it too.... The walkway was as solid as you could hope and she appreciated conquering her fears enough to experience being within the tree canopy. Well worth the trip and money

It'd be better on a clear day but a foggy forest isn't too bad. Quite pricey for a walk but the staff were friendly and overall felt very safe.

Amazing views from the platforms. I climbed into the tower and it was breathtaking. Son did the Zipline and said it was fantastic.

Absolutely fantastic Views and great experience Bit expensive for a walk but definitely enjoyed the experience

Absolutely brilliant experience. My 75 year old mother and I took part in our first zip line experience. Matthew was lovely, and brilliant at explaining the process, and gave us very clear instructuons..... the whole experience was an absolute joy, and my mother loved it. Tea and cake at the cafe topped off a wonderful morning. A huge thanks to all staff!

The absolute highlight of our trip. We loved hearing and seeing the work of Dion and Adele, who both support conservation in the Waitangiroto reserve and the West Coast so passionately. Thank you for your kindness.

I was so excited to do the white heron/kotuku tour at Whataroa. The experience was one of wonder as we observed a large number of white heron in their secluded breeding area. Dion, our guide, shared his extensive knowledge of the forest and the kotuku and happily answered questions thrown his way. The tour was an absolute highlight for me as the kotuku is a rare and beautiful bird and it can only be viewed at this one location at breeding season.

This was my second time visiting the White Heron Sanctuary Tours in Whataroa, and once again it was an incredible experience! Dion was our guide both times, and he continues to impress with his deep knowledge, passion, and friendly nature. He not only shared fascinating insights about the herons and their nesting behaviours, but also took the time to answer all of our questions with patience and enthusiasm. A real highlight on this visit was Dion pointing out some beautiful flowering spider orchids and kiekie flowers along the way – something I would have completely missed without his keen eye. It’s such a special place, and I can’t wait to return again soon to see the baby herons starting to take flight. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the West Coast – it’s a rare and unforgettable experience!

Even in rain this is the most amazing experience. Adele and Dion are very passionate about the work that they are doing and the protection of the sanctuary. A van ride during which you get a recorded commentary about the area and the bird life then a gentle walk through the native bush to the hide. At the hide you spend around an hour observing the kotuku – there are binoculars if you want to use them and Dion also has great wet weather jackets if needed. While in the hide you are quite sheltered – it is a photographer’s heaven

Dion was our guide and he managed to make us all fall in love with the herons. Amazing trip very informative

Doing this tour was one of the things I was most looking forward to on my trip - and it didn't disappoint - it was amazing. I felt like I was in a nature documentary. There were dozens of birds there and I could barely decide who to focus on. Watching a bird go and select a stick, then fly back with it, then have both birds inspect it and decide where to place it in the nest - truly magical

Very informative tour. Our tour guide, Dion, is extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

I highly recommend Alpine Fault Tours. They have access to a natural phenomenon that is unique in the world. They also provide a wealth of information to help you understand what you are seeing and put it in context. Good value for money, too.

Really enjoyed this tour. So different. It was a real insight to the detail of the Alpine fault. In the photo you can see the line between the two plates Highly recommended

Great tour, but unfortunately couldn't cross the river to actually touch the fault due to swollen river

Awesome!!! Absolutely fascinating We loved it Thanks Elisabeth

Awesome tour! The guide, Elisabeth, does a great job.

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