Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
HAAST REGION
The Haast region is a major wilderness area. The area's kahikatea and rata forests, wet-
lands, sand dunes, seal and penguin colonies, birdlife and sweeping beaches ensured its in-
clusion in the Southwest New Zealand (Te Wahipounamu) World Heritage Area.
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Haast
Some 120km south of Fox Glacier, Haast crouches around the mouth of the wide Haast
River in three distinct pockets: Haast Junction, Haast Village and Haast Beach. As well as
being a handy stop for filling the tank and tummy, it's also the gateway to some spectacular
scenery which can be explored in various ways, down to the end of the line at
Jackson Bay
.
Pick up or download a copy of DOC's brochure
Walks and Activities in the Haast Area
($2) to survey the options.
If you're heading north, check your fuel gauge as Haast petrol station is the last one be-
fore Fox Glacier.
Sleeping
Haast Beach Holiday Park
( 03-750 0860, 0800 843 226;
www.haastpark.com
; 1348 Jackson Bay Rd, Haast Beach; sites from $34, dm $25, d
$45-110)
Well worth the 14km drive south of Haast Junction, this old dear dishes up just
enough charm, with its clean and tidy facilities that range from basic cabins to self-con-
tained units, and a pleasant campers' block with comfortable lounge and views from the
deck. The Hapuka Estuary Walk is across the road, and it's a 20-minute walk to an epic
beach.
HOLIDAY PARK
$
Haast River Top 10
( 03-750 0020, 0800 624 847;
www.haasttop10.co.nz
;
SH6, Haast Village; sites unpowered/powered $38/42, d
$110-155; )
This highwayside holiday park has a hangar for its amenities block, a bit of
a style winner save for the lack of a door. (Waiter, there's a sandfly in my soup.) Motel
units are light, spacious and enjoy great views when the weather's kind.
HOLIDAY PARK
$
