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Four Reasons to love the gates of Haast Westland 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.

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.

Friendly welcome & quality service.

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

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.

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.

Explore ancient rainforests, kayak pristine lakes & walk wild seacoast in the heart of Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area. Search for penguins, seals & other wildlife with expert guides at New Zealand's premier nature lodge.

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

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

Start your journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes at a Department of Conservation (DOC) Visitor Centre. Information about conservation areas, as well as DOC's 14,000 km of tracks, 10 Great Walks, and network of 950 huts and 324 campsites.

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.