Haast
New Zealand · West CoastNZ
Town in the South Island of New Zealand
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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 84
- Coordinates
- -43.883, 169.050
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
Overview of Haast
Haast belongs to West Coast, New Zealand and has the feel of a small settlement. Records put its population near 84. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Haast is strongest on nature, water sports and adventure. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Haast
Nature in Haast
(10)The nature shortlist for Haast: Beaches, Geological Formations, Lakes, National Parks and Natural Places. Everything listed here comes from what Haast is actually tagged with. Altogether 10 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Haast
(3)For water sports, expect Bodyboard, Rafting and Surf. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Haast.
Adventure in Haast
(2)For adventure, expect Abseiling and Adventure Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Haast.
Culture in Haast
(2)Culture in Haast covers Bridges and Museums. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Haast's own activity tags.
More to do in Haast
(2)The other activities shortlist for Haast: Fishing and Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Haast is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Haast
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Haast stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Haast are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching West Coast. Time zone: Pacific/Auckland.
Similar destinations
Places near Haast that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Haast known for?
- Haast, in West Coast, New Zealand, is best known for nature, water sports and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 84 residents.
- What can you do in Haast?
- Recorded activities in Haast include Beaches, Geological Formations, Lakes, National Parks and Natural Places. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Haast?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Haast stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Haast located?
- Haast is located in West Coast, New Zealand. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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