Top Things to do in Haast
Top 5 Budget-friendly Things to do in Haast, South Island
Discover the best top things to do in Haast, New Zealand including Haast Visitor Centre, Ship Creek Walks, Roaring Billy Falls, Wharekai Te Kou, Knights Point Lookout.
Restaurants in Haast
1. Haast Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
Services available. Awarua/ Haast Visitor Centre offers informative displays about the unique Cultural, Historic and Natural features of South Westland. What to see and do in the Haast Area including walking track information. We sell Back Country Hut Tickets & Annual Hut Passes. We can also issue Open Area Hunting Permits. In store we have for sale Conservation related souvenir products. Public Toilets and baby change tables.
Reviewed By Gerrandclan
This has an amazing lot of information and in an incredible spot. Staff were very helpful and firendly
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Knights Point Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 109 reviews
Knights Point Lookout A stunning lookout over the rugged western coastline and Tasman Sea. Excellent car parking, toilet facilities and picnic tables.
Reviewed By holidaynz77
Worth a stop for the view. There is a large carpark and there are good views north and south of the coast.
