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Around the country our untamed coastlines, sparkling white sandy beaches, rolling green farmland, snow-capped mountains and native forests are filled with unlimited attractions for those who love the great outdoors. Whether you are a tramper, wildlife enthusiast, angler, skier, surfer or sailor, you'll find New Zealand perfect for outdoor adventures. Aside from our great outdoors, there are also many great family attractions around the country, from theme parks, water parks, zoos and aquariums to beautiful parks and beaches. Kiwis are incredibly talented; our great artists, craftsmen, entertainers and those with 'Kiwi ingenuity' also provide many of the attractions. Check out fabulous artists' studios, galleries, museums, culture shows and live entertainment.

Westport became prosperous through gold, and is now the country's only successfully mined source of
bituminous coal. Old mining towns surround Westport and evidence of the district's heritage is on
display at the museum where visitors can walk through a simulated underground mine. Westport's
activities include fishing, gold panning, horse trekking, mine and brewery tours, mountain-bike
tours, surfing at Tauranga Bay and North Beach, scenic kayaking, as well as fossicking for
semi-precious stones on the many beaches. More adventurous activities include jet boating, white- or
black-water rafting, adventure caving, Unimog tours, paintball, land yachting, white-water kayaking
and jet skiing.