What's Westland District like?
Westland District is a friendly locale offering glacier and mountain views. Simply book an excursion to enjoy your stay a little more. Take in the local culture of Westland District at Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre and Hokitika Museum. A stop at other sights like Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and Fox Glacier will create memories.
Where are the best places to stay in Westland District?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Westland District:
Rimu Lodge, in Ruatapu
Adults-only lodge- Free parking • Free WiFi • Bar • Terrace • Garden
Hokitikas Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels, in Hokitika
Family-friendly holiday park within easy reach of Jagosi Jade- Free parking • Free WiFi • Garden • Attentive staff
Woodland Glen Lodge, in Hokitika
Adults-only B&B- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden
Rainforest Motel, in Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier motel in national park- Free parking • Free WiFi • Garden
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef, in Franz Josef Glacier
Mountain motel, steps from Glacier Hot Pools- Free parking • Free WiFi • Garden • Central location
What is there to see around Westland District?
- Fox Glacier (16.5 mi/26.6 km from the city center)
- Lake Matheson (16.8 mi/27 km from the city center)
- Tasman Glacier (19.2 mi/30.9 km from the city center)
- Franz Josef Glacier (22.1 mi/35.6 km from the city center)
- Lake Paringa (22.5 mi/36.2 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Westland District?
- Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest (16.2 mi/26.1 km from the city center)
- Glacier Hot Pools (25.9 mi/41.6 km from the city center)
- Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre (86.4 mi/139.1 km from the city center)
- National Kiwi Centre (86.5 mi/139.2 km from the city center)
- Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve (86.7 mi/139.5 km from the city center)
Other Popular Westland District Attractions
- Mount Cook National Park
- Our Lady of the Alps
- Hokitika Gorge
- Hokitika Beach
- Lake Kaniere