Plan your trip

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Four Reasons to love the gates of Haast Westland Area.

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

Salmon Farm licensed café specializing in fresh and smoked salmon products.

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.