Welcome to HAAST, South Westland, New Zealand - On the Edge of Wilderness

Haast, The perfect destination to explore some of New Zealand's most unique scenery and wildlife situated amidst spectacular & rugged scenery of the South West New Zealand World Heritage area, between ancient rainforests of Te Wahipounamu, glaciers, and the Tasman sea.

Haast offers a unique insight to the "real New Zealand" a rare gem, unspoilt by humans and thriving with native bird life.

Discover the extraordinary history of South Westland, from pre european Maori, and the importance of pounamu, to early pioneering, gold mining, logging, fishing, deer recovery, and more.

Try sea fishing, fly fishing, whitebaiting (in season), deer stalking, bird watching, tramping, nature walks, jet boat safaris, helicopter adventures and glacier flights.

Haast offers visitors a variety of accommodation, to suit a range of requirements,fromHotels, Motels, B&B's and Boutique Lodgings, camping facilities.

Haast has a supermarket, gift shops, locally made crafts and jewellery, petrol stations, restaurants cafe's and bars.