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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.

Ship Creek Walk is one of the best examples of swamp forest that you will come across and well worth stopping for on your journey along the West Coast.

This expressive retreat's focus is the Tawaki Penguin, we have a rare opportunity to be guided to a very limited access colony.

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.

The Haast River Motels & Holiday Park is a great place to base yourself whether exploring the local district and its many attractions or enjoying the outdoors with fishing, boating, rain forest and beach walks.

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.

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.

Haast Beach Motels are a one minute walk from a stunning beach in Haast.

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

Friendly welcome & quality service.

Enjoy stylish accommodation and fine dining in a breathtaking wilderness setting. Join naturalist guides to explore ancient rainforest, kayak lakes and rivers, walk wild beaches, see penguins & other wildlife.