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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.

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.

Friendly welcome & quality service.

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

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.

Four Reasons to love the gates of Haast Westland Area.

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

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.

Active Adventures New Zealand offer small group hiking, biking and kayaking multi-day tours through New Zealand's wilderness. Operating since 1996, we're the experts in Kiwi adventure travel.

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.

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

We offer visitors a rare opportunity to experience the untouched natural beauty of Te Wāhipounamu - World Heritage Area, while traveling in one of our custom designed fully enclosed jet boats.