The West Coast is unique, wild and picturesque with mountains, glaciers, forests, rugged coastline and a character all of its own. It is a place of discovery with so much to see, do and explore.

The West Coast has long been appreciated for it's precious pounamu (greenstone) and substantial amounts of gold, coal and gravel, making mining one of the West Coast’s biggest industries. A rugged and unique coastal region, the West Coast provides a wild landscape for exploration. As a regional online directory GopherWestCoast.co.nz makes it easier for ‘coasters' to connect with local businesses and for local businesses to be discovered by tourists.