Westport Travel Guides
Self Drive From Westport to Nelson, Christchurch, Hokitika and other destinations.

Drive from Westport to the following destinations,

Drive Westport to Greymouth
Drive Westport to Hokitika
Drive Westport to Nelson
Drive Westport to Picton

Westport

The largest town in the Northern Buller Region of the Coast, Westport is known as a coal mining town and a base for outdoor adventures. The local coal mining museum is a good place to learn more of the history of the town and region while experiencing the reality of being down the mine.

At the mouth of the mighty Buller River, the township can righfully boast as being the first port of the Coast. Founded in June of 1861 by an adventerous storekeeper Ruben Waite, who established a small permanent settlement after exploring Buller. Waite latter helped in the establishment of Greymouth.

There are numerous side trips to be enjoyed in the region, and awesome adventures to be had on the Lower and Upper Buller enjoy your stay.