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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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

The stunning Haast World Heritage Area is one of New Zealand's top attractions. Haast Heli specialises in scenic flights over this spectacular alpine scenery. One of the most breathtaking ways to make the most of your visit here is by helicopter.

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.

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

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.

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.