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.
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Eat & Drink
Hard Antler Bar & Restaurant
An iconic West Coast bar and dining, serving lunch and dinner from 11am till 9pm.
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Haast
Accommodation
Lake Paringa Campsite
Enjoy boating, fishing and swimming in the lake. Walk the Haast to Paringa Cattle Track.
$6.50 - $13 per night
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Haast
Accommodation
Wilderness Accommodation - Backpackers/Motel
Visit our clean, friendly, backpackers/motel. Our spacious internal conservatory is a great place to wind down.
A full range of affordable accommodation - from bunk rooms to studio units.
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Haast
See & Do
Haast Walks
The best way to experience the West Coasts untamed natural wilderness is to simply get out there among it.
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Haast
Accommodation
Heartland Hotel Haast
Heartland Hotel Haast is ideally located halfway between the Glaciers and Wanaka.
$179 - $249
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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.