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Comfort, convenience, and superb location, located halfway between the glaciers and Wanaka, make the Heartland Hotel Haast the perfect retreat, or stopover between the West Coast and the Southern Lakes.

Visit our clean, friendly, backpackers/motel. Our spacious internal conservatory is a great place to wind down.
A full range of affordable accommodation - from bunk rooms to studio units.

Kōkako Walk/Cycleway from Haast township threading through bush out onto the stunning Haast Beach

A unique little restaurant in a perfect location at Jacksons Bay, Haast.

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.

Explore ancient rainforests, kayak pristine lakes & walk wild seacoast in the heart of Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area. Search for penguins, seals & other wildlife with expert guides at New Zealand's premier nature lodge.

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

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

Four Reasons to love the gates of Haast Westland Area.

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.

Jackson Bay is a working fishing port and a popular fishing spot in summer, it's a great place to catch crayfish and just meander.

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