Top Things to do in Haast
6 Nature & Parks in Haast That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Haast, New Zealand including Ship Creek Walks, Roaring Billy Falls, Wharekai Te Kou, Lake Ellery, Gates of Haast, Haast Beach.
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1. Ship Creek Walks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Ship Creek offers two short loop walks, as well as access to the stunning coastline, a lookout tower with 360 degree views, picnic tables and toilet facilities. The Dune Lake Walk 30 min- winding through the sand dunes and dense coastal forest with amazing lookout points over the southern coastline and dune lake. Kahikatea Swamp Forest Walk 20 min- a boardwalk following Ship Creek and looping underneath the Swamp Kahikatea Trees. Check the current track conditions and weather forecasts at the Department of Conservation, Awarua/ Haast Visitor Centre before starting your trip. •Always take warm and waterproof clothing as the weather can change rapidly. •Carry drinking water, insect repellent and sun protection at all times. Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.
Reviewed By Bruce_NZealand - New Zealand, null
Visit the beach, the dunes and the swamp. If you are lucky you may see Hector dolphins on your walk along the beach.
2. Roaring Billy Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Roaring Billy Falls Walk 25 min 1km return. Wheelchair accessible. An easy walk through fern lined paths, ending at the Haast River, looking out across to the Roaring Billy Waterfall.
Reviewed By Naina-Damani - London, United Kingdom
Great stop along Haast Pass to appreciate the scenery and spectacular views, which is surrounded by forestry and gorgeous unusual green waterfront.
3. Wharekai Te Kou
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
Wharekai-Te Kou Walk is a 40 min return walk- 1.6 km. Starting from Jackson Bay the walk winds its way through the forested Wildlife Refuge, emerging onto the rocky shore at Ocean Beach. Explore tidal rock pools at low tide. Check the current track conditions and weather forecasts at the Department of Conservation, Awarua/ Haast Visitor Centre before starting your trip. •Always take warm and waterproof clothing as the weather can change rapidly. •Carry drinking water, insect repellent and sun protection at all times.
Reviewed By JKLM2 - Cromwell, New Zealand
Bush on either side in places and just a different world. Be careful as you might meet a penguin on the road. They have the right of way.
4. Lake Ellery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Lake Ellery Walk, 1-2 hour return 3km. A pleasant walk through beech forest to a glacier formed lake. The track meanders alongside the slow moving Ellery Stream ending at a picnic table with a fantastic view of the lake. Check the current track conditions and weather forecasts at the Department of Conservation, Haast, Awarua Visitor Centre before starting your trip. •Always take warm and waterproof clothing as the weather can change rapidly. •Carry drinking water, insect repellent and sun protection at all times
Reviewed By Pudding20142014 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
Recommended by the motel owner, we went to Lake Ellery. The track was well formed, very easy walk. The lake was beautiful with reflections of trees. We had a lovely time there.
5. Gates of Haast
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By klvmar
The Gates of Haast bridge on SH 6 (Haast Highway) provides spectacular views of the Haast River as it cascades through a deep gorge full of boulders. The bridge can be accessed on foot, from a nearby car park, for better viewing.
6. Haast Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By 290grantn - Hastings, New Zealand
We went for wander along the beach. Lots of driftwood and stones - found plenty of greenstone (well they were stones and they were green!) - very pleasant conditions to walk in - would suggest barefeet as shoes picked up lots of sand - just make sure you have shoes before trying to walk on the road as the surface is kind of rough. Very peaceful - recommend (on a fine day anyway)
