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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the West Coast (New Zealand)

West Coast (New Zealand)’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in the West Coast (New Zealand). To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 21, 2025

Pancake Rocks

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Very nice circuit. Interesting to hear the waves beating in the bays.

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Hokitika Gorge

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Eventful bridge, beautiful view, worth it.

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Moraine Walk, Westland Tai Poutini National Park

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Nice path through pretty forest

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View of Franz Josef Glacier from Sentinel Rock

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Stunning view over the valley and the glacier.

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Fantail Falls and Stone Cairns

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Even more interesting than the cases are the countless cairns that create a picturesque effect.

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Pororari River Valley

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The first part to the Swing Bridge can be easily walked even in bad weather. The paths are paved and the route has a beautiful natural roof almost throughout

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Alex Knob Summit

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Start early, because at noon often raise clouds.

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Truman Beach and Rock Formations

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Beach located on Truman Walk. Here the sea has eroded the rocks.
Be careful, there is a risk of collapse.

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Thunder Creek Falls

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The waterfall is just a 2 minute walk from the parking lot on the highway.

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Hokitika Glow Worm Dell

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On the narrow path below the former sanatorium for the mentally ill, thousands of fireflies cavort and light up their wages. An incredibly romantic place. An imitation is in Christchurch in the Canterbury Museum

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the West Coast (New Zealand)

Pancake Rocks

Hokitika Gorge

Moraine Walk, Westland Tai Poutini National Park

View of Franz Josef Glacier from Sentinel Rock

Fantail Falls and Stone Cairns

Pororari River Valley

Alex Knob Summit

Truman Beach and Rock Formations

Thunder Creek Falls

Hokitika Glow Worm Dell

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