Plan your trip

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Waiatoto River Safari will take you on an incredible eco jet boat adventure perfect for older folk and the less mobile. The only ocean to alps river tour in New Zealand, voted by Lonely Planet as one of the top-rated boat tours in New Zealand.

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

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.

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.

Friendly welcome & quality service.