Plan your trip

Start your journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes at a Department of Conservation (DOC) Visitor Centre. Information about conservation areas, as well as DOC's 14,000 km of tracks, 10 Great Walks, and network of 950 huts and 324 campsites.

Four Reasons to love the gates of Haast Westland Area.

Tranquil, restful and bordered by rainforest. The perfect setting for the perfect holiday.

An iconic West Coast bar and dining, serving lunch and dinner from 11am till 9pm.

Park up, relax and put away the keys for the day. We are the only park in the Haast area within easy walking distance (200m) to playground, souvenir shops and restaurant.

The Haast area is comprised of small settlements including Haast township, Haast Junction and Haast Beach.

Friendly welcome & quality service.

Unique journey into the Haast River Valley - experience this World Heritage Area from the comfort of innovative all-weather boats. NZ Tourism Award winners 2006.

Situated in Haast Township this is the place to visit for a huge range of possum merino products.

Enjoy boating, fishing and swimming in the lake. Walk the Haast to Paringa Cattle Track.

HeliServices.NZ Haast started December 2015 offering scenic helicopter flights, hunting and fishing from our Haast Base adjacent to the Hard Antler Restaurant and Bar. We also offer scenic flights to Milford Sound.

South Westland's wild and undisturbed landscape is deemed to have natural and cultural features of such world significance, it is now protected in the 2.6 million hectare, South Westland World Heritage Area.