- Transport
- Walks & Hikes
- Coastlines & Beaches
- Scenic Spots & Drives
- National Parks
- Wildlife Encounters
- Guided Tours
- Heritage Experiences
- Arts & Crafts
- Events
- Caving & Cave Rafting
- Canoeing & Kayaking
- Rafting & Jet Boating
- 4WD & Quad Bikes
- Horse Treks
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Surfing & Swimming
- Sports & Recreation
- Entertainment
Getting Here
Westport is accessible by road either via State Highway 6 or State Highway 7. You can also get to Westport on an Air New Zeland flight or if you are in Christchurch you can rail to Greymouth on the TranzAlpine and shuttle to Westport. See our Transport providers.
Drive Times & Distances getting to and from Westport
Please note the below times are approximate and depend on the vehicle and conditions, etc.
|
Blenheim to Westport |
4 hours, 15 mins |
260 km |
|
Karamea to Westport |
1 hour, 30 mins |
90 km |
|
Greymouth to Westport |
1 hour, 30 mins |
97 km |
|
Christchurch (via Lewis Pass) to Westport |
4 hours |
336 km |
|
Nelson to Westport |
3 hours, 20 mins |
230 km |
|
Hanmer Springs to Westport |
3 hours |
221 km |
|
Punakaiki to Westport |
50 mins |
54 km |
|
Hokitika to Westport |
2 hours |
137 km |
|
Kaikoura to Westport |
4 hours, 30 mins |
401 km |
|
Picton to Westport |
4 hours, 40 mins |
288 km |
|
Reefton to Westport |
1 hour |
77 km |
|
Franz Josef to Westport |
4 hours |
280 km |
|
Queenstown to Westport |
10 hours |
688 km |
Map to Westport:
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