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Westport is rich in gold mining history . This area of New Zealand experienced its own gold rush during the late 1800's. You can still pan for gold within the Westport area or take part in a tour of a mining museum. Give it a go because they say there is still gold in them thar hills!

Maybe you have been in New Zealand for a while, and you've ticked off all the tourist traps. You have hunted for hobbits, been jet boating and bungee jumping. It's time to head a little off the main track and experience the west coast of the South Island. 

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Driving tips in Westport

Westport is the largest town in the Buller District, at the mouth of the Buller River. Westport Airport has regular services from Sounds Air offering flights to and from Wellington. It's also one end of the Great Coast Road, a scenic drive rated as one of the best in the world. It may make sense for you to start the drive in Greymouth, where there will be a wider range of hire vehicles. The driving time from Westport to Greymouth is approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes (101 km) via State Highway 6 in a reliable car rental.

Best time to visit Westport

Weather-wise, Westport temperatures are very much alike in Wellington except that Westport is a little cooler than Wellington and have a tendency to reach zero degrees Celsius during the months of June, July and August in winter, but note that the range of temperature change is rather stable during the whole year with highs in the mid-20s during the summer (December, January and February).