Westport
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By Car
Westport is at the mouth of the Buller River. It is about 5 km up State Highway 67 from the junction with State Highway 6.
By Train
When travelling from Nelson or Christchurch, take State Highway 6 from Inangahua Junction via the Buller Gorge to the junction with State Highway 67. Allow at least an hour for travelling the gorge.
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Cape Foulwind Hike
starts just a few km from town and follows the coast to the seal colony. It's a nice hike and if you're lucky the fog will be rolling in, the wind will be blowing and the surf pounding and you will see why Cpt James Cook named the area Cape Foulwind. The hike will take less than an hour and is well worth the time and the minimal effort.
Westport House & Pirate Adventure Park
Westport House is the West of Ireland’s most significant historical home and premier visitor experience. Built in 1730 on the ruins of a previous castle of legendary Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley – and complete with original architecture, antiques, dungeons, wax work displays and exhibitions – it is home to her direct descendants: The 11th Marquess of Sligo and his family.
January - April
October - December
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