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Northern West Coast Winter Wonderland Packages

Have a flick through our great deals on Luxury & Economy accommodation and activities to put together your very own package.

Activities
Luxury Accommodation
Economy Accommodation

Activities

Coaltown Museum

Coaltown:

Coaltown has much more than Coal on offer. Take a trip into the past and explore the heritage of the area with a suspended coal wagon, pictures and audio visual telling the story of the Denniston Inlcine & coal mining days. Walk through a mine simulation. Learn about the Gold mining days, breweries, saw mills and what life was like on the West Coast. See one of New Zealand's best collection of minerals and view the destruction caused by earthquakes.

Admission
Adults $8, Senior Citizens & Students $6, Children 12 & under $4, Children under 5 go free, Family Pass $20(2 adutls & 3 children)
Groups by arrangement

Underworld Adventures

norwest_adventures.jpg: Norwest Adventures Limited. Established in 1987 and world famous for our #1 adventure, 'Underworld Rafting'. We now offer a full repertoire of Underworld Adventures for all ages and abilities. We invite you to explore our featured adventures and contact us to secure a booking. We guarantee your Underworld Adventure will be a highlight of your New Zealand experience.

Underworld Rafting is a very special Cave Rafting Adventure in the Paparoa National Park. Take the rainforest train through primeval rain forest, explore an enormous calcitic cave paradise complete with an abundance of stalactites and stalagmites. Float through incredible Glow-worm lit grottoes and have fun bouncing down the Nile River rapids.

Adventure Caving
is full on expedition style caving where you explore an amazing sporty cave complete with abseils ladder climbs, squeezes, & crawls through cascading waterways.

Underworld:

The Charleston Gloworm Cave Tour
is a superb eco-cave tour where you travel by the rainforest train through primeval rain forest and explore the enormous Nile River Caves. You walk amidst a pristine ancient "wonderland" of stalactites and stalagmites & "galaxies" of Glow-worms.

The Charleston Nile River Rainforest Train
is a short interpretative train ride in open carriages through primeval rain forest in to the magnificent Nile River Canyon. You pass through the film sites for the "The Lost World" film production and have time for a short walk to the Nile River Suspension Bridge.

Please note that Underworld Adventures is located 20 mins out of Westport so participants must have their own transport. Transport to and from Westport can be arranged for a minimum number, please consult Underworld Adventures when booking.

Note trips depart daily from Charleston at 10 am and 12.30pm bookings are essential.

Prices
For families ONLY
Glowworm Cave tours - 2 Adults and 2 Children $300 - a saving of $60 (additional child $65 per child)
Underworld rafting for families - $130.50 per person ( a saving of $14.50 per person)
The Nile River Rainforest Train - $15 per person ( a saving of $5 per person)

Winter prices
Glowworm cave tour $90 per person
Underworld Rafting $145 per person
Adventure Caving $270 per person – please note, everyone taking part in Adventure Caving must be physically fit and have the right attitude this will be assessed by the guides before allowing anyone on the trip
The Nile River Rainforest Train $20 per person, $15 per person for Children & those of a golden age


The Westport Heritage Tour

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Come and Join us on a 90minute walk through our town. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide you will view our most significant landmarks first hand and hear about the rugged West Coast Characters who shaped todays New Zealand.


Admission
Adults $25, Under 16's $15, Under 7's go Free, Groups discounts available, for more info or to book please call 027 4230975

Buller Adventure Tours

Jetboating
Experience over 1 1/4 hours jetboating through the enchanting sub-tropical rainforest of the Lower Buller Gorge.

Suzuki Quadbiking
Negotiate varied terrain including twisting native bush trails, river beaches, creek crossings, and moderate to steep climbs and descents on the latest Suzuki sport quads.

Buller River Horse Trekking
Native bush, sandy river beaches and fresh water creeks are all part of this supreme horse trek experience.

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Prices
Jet Boating $ 75per Adult, $50 per Child (minimum age 5 years)
Horse Riding $75per person $65 per child (minimum age 11 years)
Quad Biking $ 130 per person(minimum age 16 years)


Around The Globe Reefton Gold Mine Tours

Globe Tours: This fantastic tour gives you a taste of the past and the present. Explore Reefton's Gold mining heritage visiting the bearded miners, pan for gold,experience working machinery at the giant stamper used during the gold rush, take in the memorabilia at Blacks Point Museum and visit todays fully operational gold mine at Globe Hill. The Globe mine tour allows you to learn about modern day Gold mining operation while taking in breath taking views of the Paparoa ranges.

Admission
$45.00 per adult; $28.00 per child; family $120.00 (2 adults up to 3 children)

Currently operating Tuesday 1pm, Thursday 1pm, Friday 1pm & Saturday 12 noon & 4pm can operate at other times / on other days upon request Minimum two adults per tour 2 1/2 hours in length

Call to book Cell: 0274 424 777 Email: info@reeftongold.co.nz

Website: http://www.reeftongold.co.nz



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Luxury Accommodation

Archer House; affordable comfort with opulence

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Winter months special offer. Get your friends together and make Westport a weekend destination. Make Westport your weekend destination. We will pick you up from the Trans Alpine in Greymouth. Transport provided to Westport via one of the World top 10 most beautiful highways, “the Coast Road”, with time to visit the Pancake Rocks & Tauranga Bay Seal Colony. (Price on application.)

Return transport provided to Hanmer Hot Springs Resort Town via Reefton with a 4 x 4 tour of Globe Hill Gold Mine. (Price on application.)

Ideal destination of comfort and opulence while waiting for your household furniture to arrive, when transferring to Westport.

  • $250-00 per night whole of house deals 2 rooms with ensuite, 1 with bathroom.
  • $700-00 per week whole of house deals 2 rooms with ensuite, 1 with bathroom.
  • $150-00 per night per room with continental breakfast provided for two people.

Archer house winter deal ends september 12th
Contact: Charles & Jackie Bruning, Archer House, 75 Queen Street, Westport,
Freephone 0800 789 877, Telephone 03 789 8778, Email accom@archerhouse.co.nz,
Jackie 021 256 5536, Charles 021 078 6844, http://www.archerhouse.co.nz



Rough and Tumble Bush Lodge

One or Two Night Nature and Nurture.

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Two nights' accommodation, two sumptuous dinners, full cooked breakfasts and picnic lunch for two with shuttle transport for the spectacular Charming Creek Walkway. Our rustic luxury lodge perched on the Mokihinui River features king suites with bird's eye view lofts. $840 per double for two nights inclusive


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Get back to nature at our rustic luxury lodge perched on the Mokihinui River and surrounded by native forest. Includes sumptuous three course dinner, full cooked breakfast, and onsite activities including our famous bush bath for two! King suites feature sweeping views of the Glasgow Range. $400 per double for one night inclusive.

Packages only available until 1st December 2008
For more packages or to book please see http://www.roughandtumble.co.nz or call 03 7821337

Karamea Lodge

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$150 per couple continental breakfast inclusive available until 1st Sept 2008.

For details on this stunning lodge with sea views see http://www.karamealodge.co.nz or call (03) 782 6033 or (03) 782 6034

Charming Creek B&B

'Be free by the Sea' Package

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Day 1
Watch the sunset with a boulder bank bonfire and a glass of chilled champers - then dinner at a local cafe.

Before bed a freshwater hot tub lit by candles and a woodfired stove in our roofed hot tub garden on the edge of the waves.

Day two
A country-style full breakfast, then off with picnic, to explore our natural wonderland: Your choice of Charming Creek walkway (right behind us) the Millerton Incline, Denniston heritage high plateau (the setting for the Denniston Rose series of books by Jenny Pattrick); the seal colony, Pancake Rocks, or beautiful Karamea.

Then back for a yummy three-course dinner and bed perhaps another hot tub to complete the day.

Departure Day - breakfast

Price of $640 ($160 per person per day, two day min stay) includes GST, 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner, picnic, champers, hot tubs, and swiss espresso.

This package is available from May 1st through to November 15th 2008 To Book contact; Freephone: 0800 TO RELAX (867 3529) Phone: 03 782 8007 Email: info@bullerbeachstay.co.nz Website: http://www.bullerbeachstay.co.nz

Birds Ferry Lodge

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Autumn and Winter Breaks, Escapes and Special Deals New for Autumn 2008 - Ferry Mans Cottage Autumn/Winter Break

Retreat to the complete seclusion of Ferry Mans Cottage. Its own private 12 hectare section with views over native bush and the ocean beyond your only neighbours will be Pukekoes and Wekas along with the Kiwi calling at night. Enjoy the famous West Coast Sunsets from the outdoor bath then soak a little longer under the star studded southern night sky. Check cottage availability with 100% accuracy click here http://www.birdsferrylodge.co.nz/Autumn-special-deals-and-shortbreaks.aspx

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What's included in this weekend or mid-week break:
Two nights luxury accommodation in Ferry Mans Cottage
Two 45 minute holistic Massage Therapy Sessions at Birds Ferry Lodge
Chilled bubbly in the cottage fridge on arrival
'Cottage Dinner' for 2 on the one night of your choice.This quality homestyle meal will await you in the cottage on your arrival, needing only to be heated at your convenience. Dishwasher supplied!
Gourmet breakfast supplies for 2
Luxurious toiletries including bubble bath for the garden bath,, fluffy robes, fresh flowers,log fire and quality DVD selection
Price for 2 guests for 2 nights $599

Special Package available from 1st April 2008-30th September 2008
If you would like to extend your stay or add an extra dinner or a Lodge Dinner, do let us know. We'll be happy to tailor a unique package, just for you. Gift vouchers always available.

We can also arrange celebration cakes, florist bouquets and handmade chocolates to help you celebrate that special occasion.

Multi- Night Specials- Available till September 2008

2 Nights Bed and Breakfast in Ferry Mans Cottage $374 for 2 guests

3 Nights Bed and Breakfast in Ferry Mans Cottage $499 for 2 guests

4 Nights Bed and Breakfast in Ferry Mans Cottage $624 for 2 guests

For more details and to check availability see http://www.birdsferrylodge.co.nz or call Mobile: 021 337 217 Free Phone: 0800 212 207



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Economy Accommodation

Westport Motel - nice quiet setting

$85 per double or single studio unit
A one bedroom unit for $100
A two bedroom unit at $110 per night

Available until 30th Sept 2008

Quiet motel by the Buller River but only a few mintutes walk to the town of Westport and all local services For more details on this motel see http://www.westportmotel.co.nz or call 03 7897575

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Paparoa Park Motel, Punakaiki

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Set in the stunning location of Paparoa National Park near Punakaiki and the famous pancake rocks and blowholes

Winter Special from 1 May - 30 Sept 2008
For Studio units for two persons
Stay 1 night with complimentary continental Breakfast $120
Stay 2 nights, accommodation only $180
Stay 3 nights, accommodation only $240
Enquire for specials in Family units
See http://www.paparoa.co.nz or call 03 731 1883

Bach at the Bay

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Enjoy a peaceful two night get-away break at the stunning Tauranga Bay, 15km south of Westport. This three bedroom fully self contained beach house offers all the comforts of home and is less than 100m from the water. Relax on the deck and watch the sea roll in at this renowned surf spot.Walk the rugged coastline beaches and the popular seal colony walkway then enjoy dining at an award winning restaurant, less than 200m away.


Resized_bachatthebay2fm1.jpg: Two night accommodation package - $280 per couple and $40 for each extra person, this offer is available until 1 October 2008.

Contact Matt and Deb Alexander on (03) 789 7521 or (027) 711 9904 or email mdalexander@xtra.co.nz



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