Haast is a small collection of communities, Haast Junction, Haast township and Haast Beach, on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. Favourably located on the edge of Mount Aspiring National Park, the Haast region covers over 2500 square kilometres of one of the world's most diverse and spectacular landscapes. In 1990 this area was internationally recognised as a location of significant natural value and became the centre piece of Te Wahipounamu - The South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. A single day can be spent hiking in lush green mountains and rain forests, mingling with the friendly locals, or discovering stunning waterfalls, untouched beaches and rugged glacial river valleys. This spectacularly beautiful natural environment is an outdoor sport enthusiast’s dream with excellent hunting, fishing, rafting and kayaking opportunities on offer. Haast is an ideal place to sneak away from the crowds and experience nature at its wildest and its best.