Activities

Beginning on a boardwalk through an intertidal zone, this track then takes you through podocarp forest to a lookout over the Open Bay Islands, just off the coast.

A gentle walk following the slow-flowing Ship Creek Tauparikaka. A creek-side viewpoint allows easy observation of the forest plants and wildlife.

Enjoy magnificent photo opportunities of a dune lake, sweeping coastline, forest plants and wildlife on this walk.

This short walk winds through the Okahu Wildlife Refuge, from sheltered Jackson Bay to the rocky shore at Ocean Beach. Read stories about tidal pools and the life of the rocky shore on interpretation panels.

Walk through native beech and podocarp forest to a glacier-formed lake carved out by the former Arawhata Glacier.

A short climb leading to a view point above the bush line with a good view of Mount Brewster.

An easy short walk through mature beech and podocarp forest leads to these natural wonders of pure glacial water gathered from the mountains. Make your way across the swing bridges for an unparalleled view up the river gorge.

An easy walk through luxuriant coastal forest to the remote Monro Beach. Between July and December Tawaki (Fiordland Crested Penguin) might be seen in the surf and on the beach.

The Kōkako Track starts from Haast Township, making its way through native forest, to a disused logging road, down to Haast Beach. The 5.5 km (each way) track can be walked or cycled and is suitable for most people.

A relatively easy walk along an old pack track, crossing a swing bridge over the Moeraki River to the original roadman's hut. Sturdy footwear is recommended.

The hut lies along the Paringa cattle track. It used to be known as Blue River Hut.

This track offers a variety of terrain, winding down an old pioneer's track until the Smoothwater River is reached. Continue down this clear-flowing river, keeping to the riverbed, to reach Smoothwater Bay. Sturdy footwear is recommended.

This track is a part of Stafford Bay Route.

This popular tramp gives a glimpse of Westland's spectacular forest, river and mountain scenery, with natural hot pools at Welcome Flat an added attraction.

This gentle walk through a beautiful podocarp and silver beech forest to the Haast River ends with a great view of the Roaring Billy Waterfall. The forest is lush with tree ferns, a special feature of the walk.

An easy walk along a sealed track that passes through kamahi and silver beech to the 28-metre, spectacular and aptly named, Thunder Creek Falls.

A short, easy bush walk to a view of Fantail Falls on the other side of the Haast River.

Stop here for panoramic views of the wild coastline, rainforest and ocean. Seals are often seen in the distance on the beach at Arnott Point. Information panels tell of the landforms, early travellers, the sea and marine mammals.

Experience the serene beauty of Haast Beach, where glowing sunsets illuminate vast stretches of sandy shores. Scattered driftwood line the shores, with stunning mountain vistas framing the horizon behind.