Stella & Billy
Things To Do & Places To Eat
Places To Eat
In Westport: Nipp-ilicious Sushi West Coast Pie Company Whanake Gallery and Espresso Bar Euro Food Store Mr Chops Shortjaw Brewing Bar & Taproom And the MAIN EVENT...Jack's Gasthof in Charleston. Cash only. Pizza. European beers. Aesthetic.
Paparoa National Park
"Luxuriant coastal forest, limestone cliffs and canyons, caves and underground streams, and an absolutely spectacular coastline, are all packed into one national park." We love Paparoa National Park! There are so many incredible walks to do and sights to see, many of which are free.
Underworld Adventures
A cave rafting and glow worm adventure in one of the world's most pristine and untamed natural environments. A must do!
Kawatiri Coastal Trail
The Kawatiri Coastal Trail is a family friendly, 40 km (24 mile) cycling and walking heritage trail connecting the Buller District towns of Westport and Charleston. You can rent bikes from Coast Outdoors or Museum of Kawatiri, both in Westport.
Pancake Rocks & Blowholes
The West Coast’s most visited natural attraction, this geological marvel is set within the surrounds of Paparoa National Park.
Buller Canyon Jet
Ride through the beautiful scenery of a protected scenic reserve on this stretch of the Buller River (by ride, we mean - cling on).
Mitchells Gully Gold Mine
Charleston was the key player in New Zealand's gold rush era. Mitchells Gully is a local mine, still in operation, that you can explore.
West Coast Horse Adventures
Horse treks through West Coast farmland, rivers, native bush and the stunning beaches of Charleston.
The Lord of the Rings
There are tours and experiences across the motu, such as Hobbiton, Wētā Workshop and the lakes and mountains around Queenstown.