Photo: Esther Grosscurt / PexelsWestport · Kawatiri
Westport (Kawatiri) stands at the mouth of the Buller River, the West Coast's oldest European town and the hub of the Buller District. Coal built it, hauled down the famous Denniston Incline from the plateau above, and the Coaltown Museum keeps that story alive. The seal colony at Tauranga Bay and the surf breaks around Cape Foulwind sit just minutes from the main street.
Westport questions
What is Westport known for?
Westport (Kawatiri) stands at the mouth of the Buller River, the West Coast's oldest European town and the hub of the Buller District. Coal built it, hauled down the famous Denniston Incline from the plateau above, and the Coaltown Museum keeps that story alive. The seal colony at Tauranga Bay and the surf breaks around Cape Foulwind sit just minutes from the main street.
What is the Māori name for Westport?
Westport's te reo Māori name is Kawatiri.
What region is Westport in?
Westport is in the West Coast region of New Zealand.
What is the population of Westport?
Westport has an estimated population of around 4,500 (Stats NZ estimate).
How many businesses are in Westport?
List-It lists 60+ Westport businesses across 8 categories, sourced from the NZ Companies Register (NZBN) and verified owner claims.
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