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Haast Awarua Department of Conservation Visitor Centre
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Discover a place of unsurpassed natural beauty - untouched beaches and rugged glacial river valleys - Indulge yourself in the peace and tranquility that makes this sparsely populated area so special.
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Open daily: Peak 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Off-peak 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
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