| The Northern West Coast of New Zealand's South | | | | they are missing out on. Some of the region's |
| Island is a truly remarkable holiday destination. This | | | | famous destinations include the Oparara Basin Arches, |
| region is known for boasting the "real New Zealand" | | | | which are beautiful limestone formations that were |
| offering the ultimate getaway experience, ideal for all | | | | formed by the Oparara River, and Cape Foulwind, |
| kinds of travelling groups. | | | | which is home to a large fur seal colony. |
| The Northern West Coast really is all about nature. It | | | | Westport is also an ideal destination for those |
| offers breathtaking scenery, stunning walkways and | | | | extreme travelers among us. Activities like white |
| glorious beaches, along with an impressive handful of | | | | water rafting, adventure caving, mountain biking, jet |
| charming coastal settlements. | | | | boating, underworld rafting and horse trekking can all |
| Among these charming settlements is the lovely | | | | be found nearby, making the options for fun and |
| town of Westport. This west coast town is located | | | | adventure, endless. |
| on the northern bank and at the mouth of the Buller | | | | Food lovers will also fall in love with the town of |
| River. This position allows it to be within a close | | | | Westport as there is an endless array of restaurants |
| proximity to the prominent headland of Cape | | | | and eateries on offer. Try some of the diverse local |
| Foulwind, which looks over the majestic Tasman Sea. | | | | cuisine or sample some of the fantastic locally |
| Westport can be found between the cities of | | | | brewed beers. The food here will far from disappoint! |
| Greymouth and Nelson, and can easily be accessed | | | | When it comes to places to stay in a campervan in |
| via the Buller Gorge. While the town's population is | | | | Westport, you really can't go past the Seal Colony |
| not large, at just 3,900 people, there is a vast array | | | | Top 10 Holiday Park. This beachside park offers a |
| of fantastic things to see and do for visitors, both in | | | | relaxed atmosphere and is located within a close |
| and nearby the settlement itself. | | | | proximity to all of Westport's major attractions and |
| The town has a rich gold mining history, with the | | | | beautiful scenery. |
| boom beginning as far back as 1861. However, as | | | | The town of Westport is a fabulous place to visit |
| time passed, Westport became a much more | | | | during a New Zealand South Island vacation. While |
| sustainable area for coalmining, and this is an industry | | | | many often choose to simply pass by, those who |
| still dominant in the region today. | | | | take the time to discover it find an unforgettable |
| Tourism is another important industry for the | | | | location that encompasses the very best of the "real |
| township, and although many travelers opt to skip | | | | New Zealand". |
| this small town, they don't realise just how much | | | | |