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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Four Reasons to love the gates of Haast Westland Area.

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.

Clean, quiet ground floor studio and family rooms located in a quiet part of town. Walking distance to shops and restaurants.

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

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