Loading ...Westport To Greymouth The West Coast New Zealand
SH6 along the surf-pounded coastline proffers fine Tasman Sea views; so fine that Lonely Planet’s Blue List dubbed the West Coast highway one of the planet’s 10 best road trips. Fill up in Westport if you’re low on petrol and cash – there’s no fuel until Runanga, 92km away, and the next ATM is in Greymouth. The main attractions along this stretch are the geologically fascinating Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki. To break the journey, consider the following.
Read more for detail and Video tours from others.
Beaconstone (027 431 0491; www.beaconstone.co.nz; Birds Ferry Rd; dm/tw/d $28/64/64; Oct-May) is 17km south of Westport on 52 serene hectares. Solar power, an organic garden and energy-efficient appliances make a bold ecofriendly and sustainable statement. Beaconstone only has room for 12 guests so booking ahead is recommended.
Related Video clips below.
