Transcript The West Coast

West Coast
Canterbury
Otago
Southland
International
Air Access
Self Drive and Touring Routes
• Magnificent
scenery
• Touring routes
easy to follow
Rail - TranzScenic
TranzCoastal
TranzAlpine
Alpine Traverse
- including the Alpine Pacific Triangle
Christchurch and Canterbury
Alpine Traverse - Day One
Christchurch
Alpine Traverse - Day Two
Akaroa
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Harbour cruises
Craft shops
Walks
Boutique wineries
Marine Wildlife
Alpine Traverse - Day Three
TranzAlpine train
• TranzAlpine
train from
Christchurch
to Greymouth
• Gold panning
• Fishing
• Eco-tourism
Alpine Traverse - Day Four
Greymouth to Hanmer Springs
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Thermal pools
Jet boating
White water rafting
Bungy jumping
Alpine Traverse Day Five and Six
Hanmer Springs to Kaikoura to
Waipara Wine region
Key Points - Christchurch
• Christchurch International Airport, gateway into
South Island and New Zealand
• Situated on Alpine Traverse
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Historic tram
Punting on the Avon River
International Antarctic Centre
Hagley Park
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
• Arts Centre
• Hot air ballooning
• Christchurch Casino
• Black Cat harbour
cruises
The West Coast
West Coast Drive - Day One
Greymouth
to
Karamea
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Westport
West Coast Drive - Day Two
Karamea to Pancake Rocks and Punakaiki
West Coast Drive- Day Three
Greymouth or Punakaiki to Fox Glacier
West Coast Drive - Day Four
Fox Glacier to Haast
Key Points - West Coast
• TranzAlpine train from Christchurch - Greymouth
• 3 1/2 hours drive to Christchurch - 40 minute flight
• Situated on West Coast Drive and Alpine Traverse
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Largest area of protected land in New Zealand
Glaciers
 Wildlife
World Heritage area
 Five National Parks
Wild Foods Festival
 Whitebait
Pounamu (greenstone)
 Rainforest
Mountains
Christchurch to Queenstown
including Inland Scenic Route 72
Christchurch to Queenstown
Day one - Christchurch to Mount Hutt
Christchurch to Queenstown
Day Two - Mt Hutt to Mackenzie Country
Christchurch to Queenstown
D Day
Three - Queenstown
Christchurch to Queenstown
Day Four - Queenstown/Wanaka to
Omarama to Waimate
Christchurch to Queenstown
Day Five - Waimate to Christchurch
Websites
www.christchurchnz.net
www.bethere.org.nz
www.west-coast.co.nz
These websites list all the events in
the Canterbury/ West Coast region
Regions
• Christchurch
and Canterbury
• West Coast
Signposted
Touring Routes
• Alpine Pacific
Triangle
• Inland Scenic
Route 72
Resources
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Regional Product Kit
Regional Brochure
Regional Newsletter
Images for brochure production and
presentations
• Staff training tailored to your requirements
• Joint venture opportunities
• Websites