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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.

Situated in Haast Township this is the place to visit for a huge range of possum merino products.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Friendly welcome & quality service.

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

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