The Friendly West Coast

[yousnoozeyoulose]

Have never been to Hokitika, but given the number of random people I said "hi" to in Westport, that doesn't surprise me in the slightest.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/3005...gn-supreme

[Ferrit47]

My  Wife & Myself went to Westport in January & we loved our few days there too.
Everyone was very Friendly Helpful & Polite.
Some really lovely Cafes there too.  
We had dinner at Johnnys  Restaurant & Bar which was really Lovely too.  
Would Thoroughly Recommend Johnnys to Everyone. 
Also  Donaldsons Cafe out at Carters Beach is Excellent too. 
The Staff are also  Helpful  Friendly & Polite here & Happy to help.

[Magoo]

i went to the south island once.
got as far as kaikoura before it was declared 'too cold already and its going to get colder'
so a dignified retreat was made back to the picton pub

[Ferrit47]

i went to the south island once.
got as far as kaikoura before it was declared 'too cold already and its going to get colder'
so a dignified retreat was made back to the picton pub

The Kailoura Coast Line is amazing.
We stopped at The Kaikoura Bakery for Lunch & it was Excellent. You have to sit outside as No tables inside the shop. You wouldnt even know there was any troubles on the road now as looks great now.

[Ferrit47]

On our way to Westport We stopped at Beechwoods Cafe at Murchinson & It was Excellent.
Plus Refull again as Last Refulling stop till you get to Westport.