Top Things to do in Haast
The 6 Best Outdoor Activities in Haast, South Island
Discover the best top things to do in Haast, New Zealand including Waiatoto River Safari, Ship Creek Walks, Wharekai Te Kou, Haast Beach, Knights Point Air, Haast River Safari.
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1. Waiatoto River Safari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 222 reviews
Waiatoto River Safari. New Zealand's only jet boat tour from the ocean to the Alps. You will experience a minimum of 2 hours of extraordinary nature and exceptional beauty only seen on this trip. Experience the history of Gondwana land, smell the rainforest as you walk softly through the dripping ferns with the sparkling clear light shimmering, with the snowy peaks as your backdrop. Your experienced local guide will lead you through the ancient river, still untouched as it was thousands years ago when the Maori first roamed the land, the great Moa bird and Haast eagle still ruled the ancient forests. You will experience the magical, breathtaking beauty of the Te Wahipounamu, the Māori name for the South West New Zealand World Heritage area and take home memories that will have you yearning to return once more.
2. Ship Creek Walks
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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.
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. Haast Beach
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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)
5. Knights Point Air
Scenic flights over the beautiful southwest land New Zealand World Heritage Area.Milford sound. Mt Cook. Mt Aspiring National Parks NZ Your guide and pilot Blair Hoult has been a wild life ranger/pilot in the region for 15 years. Journey with Blair and see more of New Zealand learn about glaciers, rivers, mountains, the ancient forests and the incredible history. Knights Point Air is a proudly fully approved operation.
6. Haast River Safari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 58 reviews
