West Coast Visit - Day One

Dame Patsy and Sir David received a warm welcome at Arahura marae on the first day of their three day visit to the West Coast. 

Lunchtime saw them meeting with local DOC staff for a round up of the opportunities and challenges facing conservation in the region, followed by a trip to the West Coast Treetop Walkway and a walk along the newly-extended Hokitika Gorge track.

Dinner that evening was a good opportunity to catch up with the Mayors of Westland District and  Grey District.

Arahura Marae images

DOC lunch images

West Coast Treetop Walk images

Hokitika Gorge images