New Zealand is country that is often confused with its big brother country Australia.
However, other than their isolated geographical location, there is very little that both countries have in common.
Australia is a much larger and warmer country than New Zealand and because of its climate its landscapes are very similar.
It is renown throughout the world for its beautiful beaches and red rock outback.
There is wonderful bush in a few areas of the country, but other than that, it offers very little uniqueness.
New Zealand on the other hand, is blessed with every possible landscape you could find.
It is known as being clean and green for a very good reason.
It is rich in native forests, moist green pasture paddocks, rolling hill tops, rivers, lakes, glaciers, desert-like terrain and endless snowy mountainsides.
It's the outdoor variety that mostly separates New Zealand from the rest of the world.
Accommodation is understandably very hard to come by, especially on parts of the West Coast of the South Island.
There are plenty of travellers looking for a bed and breakfast West Coast has to offer.
It is the West Coast of the South Island that best represents New Zealand's scenic beauty.
Millions of people travel from all over the world to experience the natural wonders of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park and Haast Past.
Milford Sound in particular, is really picture postcard material.
In fact, it was awarded the world's top travel destination in an international survey in 2008 and is New Zealand's most famous tourist destination.
What typifies this beautiful part of the world is the sheer rock faces that rise 3900 feet or more that surround it.
It's important to remember that once you've booked the ideal bed and breakfast West Coast has available, pack a rain jacket in your travel bag.
Milford Sound is known as the wettest inhabited place in the country and one of the wettest in the world.
It rains on average 182 days a year.
This only adds to the magical scenery on offer, as this constant rain ensures that water cascades up to 1000 metres in length down the cliff faces.
It is also very common to see seals, penguins, whales and dolphins throughout this area, as well as most other parts of the West Coast of the South Island.
Many tourists get to Milford Sound via campervans or tour buses as part of their whirlwind South Island experience.
If you are travelling independently, it is highly recommended that you stay in a bed and breakfast West Coast has to offer, as the majority offer amazing views in totally relaxing environments.
Once you've travelled down the West Coast, you'll want to recommend it to all of your friends.