Westport Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Tauranga Bay Seal Colony which includes marine life and rugged coastline
For a humble fishing and mining town, Westport does a great job of standing out, although its biggest attractions actually hide under the surface.

Laid out in a neat grid, framed by the Tasman Sea and Buller River, with the Southern Alps in the background, Westport was planned to perfection. Venture underground, in the coal mine, to see how Westport survives. Head to nearby Cape Foulwind to discover what lies beneath the waves. Fur seals, orcas and dolphins are known to visit this rocky coast. Also see what’s hiding in the forests and caves of Kahurangi and Paparoa national parks.

Where to stay in Westport

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Carters Beach

Visitors to Carters Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Carters Beach is worth a stop.

Carters Beach
Westport Holiday Park And Motels
Westport Holiday Park And Motels
3 out of 5
31-37 Domett St, Westport
The price is AU$102 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$102
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly holiday park in Westport. Enjoy free parking, WiFi, and a terrace. Popular attractions Solid Energy Centre and Miner's Brewery ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (133 reviews)
"The atmosphere was calm, quiet and peaceful. Two cats were sweet, and the birds in the aviary very friendly."

Reviewed on 25 Apr. 2024

Westport Holiday Park And Motels
Westport Spa Motel
Westport Spa Motel
3 out of 5
239 Palmerston Street Street, Westport
The price is AU$126 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$126
per night
14 May - 15 May
Stay at this 3-star motel in Westport. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (343 reviews)
"Loved the service, our unit and the location of the property, very central and easy to find everything."

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2024

Westport Spa Motel
Buller Bridge Motel
Buller Bridge Motel
3 out of 5
32a The Esplanade, Westport
The price is AU$132 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$132
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Westport. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (264 reviews)
"Buller Bridge Motel was perfect and offered every single thing that was on our 'want list' when looking for accommodation - ensuite bathroom / kitchen which included microwave as well as normal oven with elements and an extremely comfy kingsize bed. Our room was spotlessly clean and the motelier ..."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Buller Bridge Motel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kupe Cottage: beachside, with bike trail access, fibre and netflix
Kupe Cottage: beachside, with bike trail access, fibre and netflix
Carters Beach
Stay at this golf cottage in Westport. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Popular attractions NBS Theatre and Miner's Brewery are located nearby. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
Lovely cottage 1 block from the beach
"We enjoyed our stay in Gay’s fully equipped cottage. It has everything you need, a comfortable pull out bed and so close to lovely hiking trails along the coast. Great value! Wed come back here. Michael"

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2024

Kupe Cottage: beachside, with bike trail access, fibre and netflix
Seaside with sheltered garden, cycle trail access and undercover bike storage.
Seaside with sheltered garden, cycle trail access and undercover bike storage.
Carters Beach
Stay at this cottage in Westport. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Popular attractions NBS Theatre and Miner's Brewery are located nearby. Discover ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (17 reviews)
Seaside Coast
"Exactly as advertised. The stairs were a great challenge for the hip replacement, I came away with a good functioning hip. Learnt to ride my bike again. Enjoyed the bike trail plus the wee restaurant on the corner. The low ceiling caused the 6 footer a few adverse reactions but he got used to it, ..."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2024

Seaside with sheltered garden, cycle trail access and undercover bike storage.
Waterfront Retreat - Westport Self-Contained Unit
Waterfront Retreat - Westport Self-Contained Unit
Westport
Stay at this vacation home in Westport. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Solid Energy Centre and Miner's Brewery are located nearby. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
mini break
"We were attracted online to this property by its immaculate presentation and when we got there we certainly weren't disappointed. Fresh, comfortable and well appointed this cottage is perfectly located over looking the Orowaiti Lagoon. There is plenty of bird life right in front of you, pied oyster ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jan. 2024

Waterfront Retreat - Westport Self-Contained Unit
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

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Solid Energy Centre

5/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Solid Energy Centre during your trip to Westport. Wander the gardens and seaside in this relaxing area.

Solid Energy Centre
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Miner's Brewery

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Miner's Brewery in Westport. Wander the gardens and seaside in this relaxing area.

Miner's Brewery
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Coaltown Museum

4.5/5(13 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Coaltown Museum in Westport. Wander the gardens and seaside in this relaxing area.

Coaltown Museum

Reviews of Westport

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
1 Jun 2020

There could be more open on the weekend. Had to go to Reefton for breakfast on way out of town. I would have thought that cafes would have been open in Westport but the place was shuttered. not a good look on a holiday weekend with all motels full.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
21 Mar 2020

very friendly residents, lots of easy to find public loos, lovely tidy town, would like to live there

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
16 Mar 2020

It was a nice town.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
14 Mar 2020

The Copper Pot restaurant in Palmerston St was brilliant. Breakfast options were limited and I struggled to find anything aside from a full cooked breakfast with a the meat (I’m vegetarian). I ended up with a perfectly good coffee and toast w jam.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
25 Jan 2020

Close to so many great destinations and attractions on the West Coast including Old Ghost Road (great hike!), Karamea caves and bush walks, Denniston visit was very special.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
23 Jan 2020

Seemed more alive then some news articles suggested. Lot of colour