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Haast, NZ

Haast is a small town in the Westland District on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. The township is beside the Haast River, 3 kilometres (2 mi) south of Haast Junction, on State Highway 6.

Type Region

Why go

  • Town in the South Island of New Zealand.
  • Served by Cascade Lagoon Airstrip.

History

Haast is a small town in the Westland District on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. The township is beside the Haast River, 3 kilometres (2 mi) south of Haast Junction, on State Highway 6. The Haast region is in Te Wahipounamu – The South West New Zealand World Heritage, a UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 1990.

Airports

Haast Aerodrome 1.7 km to the centre
Haast, WTC, NZ
Outdoor
Jackson Bay Aerodrome 13 km to the centre
Jackson Bay, WTC, NZ
Outdoor
Neils Beach Aerodrome 33 km to the centre
Neils Beach, WTC, NZ
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cascade Lagoon Airstrip; 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Haast, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Boat Tour