West Coast

West Coast of the South Island is a rugged and sparely populated region. It contains spectacular scenery ranging from beaches, rain forests, glaciers and the highest mountains in New Zealand.

Toi Toi Grass

Lake Matheson with Mt Cook in the background.

Waterfall on the Haast Pass.

Fox Glacier terminus.

Fox Glacier neve.

Head of Fox Glacier © Inger Sundstrom

Deep ice chasms on Fox Glacier. © Inger Sundstrom

Typical West Coast scenery. © Inger Sundstrom

Pancake Rocks. © Inger Sundstrom

Classic West Coast beach.

Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier