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Wild West Coast
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Prices from around $136
**Day one Nelson-Greymouth**
Departing Nelson we drive though some breathtaking scenery. We visit Westport and the Cape Foulwind Seal Colony. This is the start of the Wild West Coast which stretches for over 400 kilometres along the Tasman Sea. There are great views to be had along the rugged coastline. Travelling through the Paparoa National Park, we can walk the Truman Track through temperate rainforest and then stop at Punakaiki, famous for its pancake rocks
**Day two: Greymouth-Franz Josef
Leaving Greymouth and moving on to Hokitika, we stop off at a Greenstone (New Zealand Jade) factory, before morning tea at the Mahinapua Hotel, a classic West Coast pub. After refreshments of hot scones, hot coffee, it''s off to the historic gold mining town of Ross, where you can try your hand at gold panning. Arrive in Franz Josef in the early afternoon and have time to walk on the face of one of the world''s fastest advancing glaciers.
**Day three: Franz Josef-Fox Glacier-Makarora**
More spectacular scenery today leaving Franz Josef and heading to Fox Glacier and beautiful Lake Matheson. We get the best view of Mt Cook and the Southern Alps from here. We drive over the Haast Pass to Makarora - a beautiful little settlement located close to Mt Aspiring National Park. You have time to enjoy some of the activities Makarora has to offer, like the awesome Siberia Experience, where you get the opportunity to experience some of New Zealand''s real wilderness.
**Day four: Makaroroa-Wanaka-Queenstown
A beautiful drive today following the shores of Lakes Hawea and Wanaka with plenty of stops for fantastic photo opportunities along the way. We visit delightful Arrowtown, another historic goldminers settlement with century old sycamore trees and beautifully preserved original character buildings. We arrive in Queenstown in the late afternoon.
Not Included: Please contact Magic Travellers Network to confirm your departure date and arrange a pick up place.
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