By train
By train
There is a daily return train service between Christchurch and Greymouth via Arthurs Pass and the Otira tunnel.
By plane
By plane
There are 2 airports in Westland, Westport and Hokitika. There are regular flights to and from major centres.
By road
By road
State Highway 6 runs from Nelson via Buller and Westport, then down the length of the West Coast then via the Haast Pass to Wanaka and the Southern Lakes in Central Otago.
State Hughway 69 between Inangahua Junction and Reefton allows one to bypass the narrow Buller Gorge section and travel more directly to Greymouth on State Highway 7.
From Christchurch you can travel by two alternative routes to Greymouth:
State Highway 7
via the Lewis Pass and Reefton, which is the preferred route if towing a caravan or trailer, or driving a large vehicle.State Highway 73
via Arthurs Pass, which is slightly shorter and quicker, though steeper and more windy as two mountain passes need to be crossed. Chains may be required on this route in winter.
By bus
By bus
Buses and Shuttles are common and run from all areas of the South Island to the main area of Westland. See Greymouth.