Haast

An unusual nugget, Haast, lets you explore various New Zealand's unique scenery and wildlife. Right at the heart of the ancient rainforests of Te Wahipounamu, Haast is situated amid rugged surroundings of the South West New Zealand World Heritage area, glaciers, and the Tasman Sea.

Experience the untouched, the "real New Zealand", thriving with native bird life, extraordinary Maori history and culture, abundant wildlife, balanced ecosystem, wonderful sea shore, native bush, mountain streams and glaciers, and wetlands.

Historic Trivia:

The origin of European settlement in Haast dates back to the 1870s. Very recently, during the 1960s, roads were constructed to connect Haast to the rest of New Zealand. Previously, Haast was accessed via rough tracks and ships.

Haast Location:

Towards the West Coast, Haast spreads over 2,500 square kilometers of spectacular countryside. It consists of Haast Township, Haast Beach and Haast Junction.

Haast Demographics:

Haast houses a population as meager as 297.

Haast Economy:

Haast Economy mainly revolves around farming, fishing and tourism.

Haast – Wild Life:

Melodious bird songs and splendid wildlife keep the Haast's native bush lively. It’s a house to tui, bellbird, grey warbler, fantail, wood pigeon, silvereye, parakeet, kaka, native falcon, morepork, Blue penguins, fur seals, dolphins Red Deer and possum.

Haast –Interesting facts:

Haast - Highlights:

Recreational Activities in Haast:

Hast Attractions:

Santana: Located in Haast Township, Santana remains open all year round. 
Santana is a store house of New Zealand-made Merino Possum clothing and accessories.

Aotearoa Gemstones: Adjacent to Satana lies Aotearoa Gemstones. A perfect art and craft, Mirielle and Logan handcraft jade and local stone jewelry and sculptures gallery. These gems are open to direct sale.

Ship Creek: Ship Creek is a cool place for a relaxing walk down to Mataketake "Dune" Lake.

Haast River Safari: Lets you explore the historic wilderness of the area in unique all-weather boats on the tranquil Haast River.

Waiatoto River Safari: This safari provides an excellent eco-jet Adventure. it lets the onlookers discover remote glacial valley in the Southern Alps.

Haast Beach: This beautiful beach can be visited as soon as you enter Haast. This beach has coarse sand grains spread throughout the entire stetch and offer complete privacy to the tourists.
Getting to Haast
Getting to this beautiful city town is pretty convinient either by Air, Rail or Road.
Haast - nearest airports:
Haast has its own Airport but the flight service are unscheduled. The nearest Airports are:

Haast by Road:

Haast can be easily reached by travelling to the following places and taking onto the Highway to reach the West coast via Haast pass

Haast by Rail

The Tranz Alpine linking Christchurch to Greymouth each day proposes picturesque rail trip.

Hotels in Haast: