History & heritage
Haast Heritage & History
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Learn about the gold, timber, coal, Maori and aviation history of the West Coast at the many heritage sites on the West Coast.
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Haast Heritage Sites
HAAST VISITOR CENTRE
Covers aspects of history from Maori travellers to modern roadmakers.
HAPUKA ESTUARY WALK
Panels interpret historic aspects of Open Bay Islands, viewed from the track.
Jackson Bay Heritage Sites
WHARF
The Coast’s most southern settlement boasts its sole sea wharf.
LONELY GRAVE
The earliest known European burial spot on the West Coast.
INFORMATION SHELTER
Interprets history from early Maori to a disastrous Government settlement of the 1870s.
More Information on West Coast History & Heritage Sites
Heritage West Coast have an amazing Augmented Reality app available to download from their website - learn about the stories from yesteryear and see how the buildings looked from years gone by as you travel around our region.
For more information on West Coast History & Heritage sites visit West Coast New Zealand History.
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Eat & Drink
Haast Beach General Store
Visit Haast's original General Store, run as a family business for nearly 50 years, located just across from the beach.
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Transport
Johnston Motors Haast
AA recovery, workshop, groceries, refreshments.
24hr fuel available on Eftpos/Card reader.
ATM (NZ Cards Only)
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Towns, Places & Info centres
Haast Awarua Department of Conservation Visitor Centre
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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Haast
Towns, Places & Info centres
Haast township
The Haast area is comprised of small settlements including Haast township, Haast Junction and Haast Beach.
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Haast
Accommodation
Collyer House
Situated on the West Coast, Collyer House offers Bed & Breakfast accommodation in the remote & idyllic bush surroundings of Haast, the World Heritage Area. Offering 4 quality ensuite rooms, all with..
$250 - $280
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Haast
Accommodation
Lake Paringa Campsite
Enjoy boating, fishing and swimming in the lake. Walk the Haast to Paringa Cattle Track.