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Introduction:
The West Coast, or ‘the Coast’ as locals call it, is a wild place of rivers and rainforests, glaciers and geological treasures.The pancake rocks and blowholes at Punakaiki are among the West Coast’s most famous sights and a definite 'must-see' in this region. Only 45 minutes' drive from Punakaiki is the Denniston Experience, where you'll journey by train deep into a historic coal mine for a fascinating insight into West Coast mining history.
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THINGS TO DO:
There is a huge choice of activities on the West Coast. There are plenty of things to do on the West Coast if you enjoy the great outdoors, superb dining, arts and crafts, history and heritage and a more relaxed pace. Families have lots to choose from on land, lake, sea or in the air and if you love mountain biking, walking, wildlife, and fishing you will love the West Coast.
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Discover the satisfaction of cycling through breathtaking visual landscapes, where you can hear the cries of the birds and the trickle of the streams, feel the warmth of the sun and the breeze in your hair, and smell the long dry grass.
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