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Makarora Valley Cottage
Quiet and peaceful cottage mountain views all round with outdoor deck to enjoy night sky. Close access to walking tracks ..jet boats, helicopter rides,Siberia Experience and the Blue Pools. Five minutes to boat ramp,lake or Makarora river.Great fishing for salmon or trout in season. No street lights, beautiful night skies Makarora Country cafe 5kms west for great food during the day. Wonderland pub evening meals 10 kms west. Half way between Queenstown and Fox Glacier. ..45 minutes to Wanaka

Beautiful cottage with mountain and sea views
Watch the sunset over the Tasman Sea from the deck of this beautiful character cottage, or walk out the door directly across to the beach, with stunning views back to the Southern Alps. Enjoy the peace and beauty of the Ōkārito Lagoon, surrounding National Park, native forest walks and bird life, including tui, kōtuku (white heron) and kiwi. Listen to the sound of the sea & the call of ruru NZ's native morepork owl. High quality linen, towels, Free Wi-Fi, fridge/freezer, tea and coffee included.

Hawea Country Hut Beautiful mountain cabin
Take it easy at this unique country cabin. Breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and farmland. Soak in the outside bath. Close to Lake Hāwea hiking and biking trails. Boating and Cardrona and treble cone ski fields. The township of Wanaka with its many award winning restaurants and cafes is only 20km away. The cabin is warm and cozy, sunny, wood burner & heat pump. location is nestled between Grandview and Lake Hāwea station. We have no light pollution making for incredible stargazing.

Cosy Mountain Cabin with Barrel Sauna Fox Glacier
A peaceful little retreat nestled near the base of the Southern Alps mountains on a 100-acre farm within walking distance to the heart of Fox Glacier township - perfect for couples and solo travellers looking for a cosy and comfortable stay. The space features a double bed, tea and coffee-making facilities and a porch with fire pit. The bathroom is a short walk away and is shared with other guests from the second pod. Guests also have complimentary access to our Panoramic Outdoor Barrel Sauna.

The Temple Cabin (Steeple Peak) Wilderness Comfort
Outdoor Adventure Awaits! The Temple Cabins is located at The Temple, at the head of Lake Ohau right at the beginning of the Hopkins Valley. A remote area well known in the outdoors community. Situated on a classic New Zealand high country station, the cabin gives it's guests access to one of the truly remote areas of the Southern Alps. Enjoy skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and much much more, all in comfortable cabin designed to maximise the sweeping views of the remote setting

Hawkshead Boutique Studio & Gardens
Enjoy the peaceful open spaces, the rural aspects and a charming and comfortable, yet spacious well appointed self catered studio. Surrounded by farmland, and a 2 minute walk to the waters edge. Wake to a mountain view and the early morning sun. You have your own private entrance and outdoor seating area. The ‘hawkshead’ culture is a very relaxed one. Halfway between the sounds and glaciers. Self catering with cooking facilities. Complimentary WIFI. Bridget and Steve hold vaccine passes.

The Cottage at WildEarthLodge
Our charming cottage looks directly into the incredible Wilkin valley. This is a truly special private sanctuary in the wilderness for one to two people. From this fully self contained space you can explore the Mt Aspiring National park, Blue Pools, Isthmus Peak, Haast, Wanaka and Hawea. Settle in by the fire on the most comfortable couch and enjoy the view, the serenity and beauty of this place. Soak in the outdoor bath to star gaze on clear nights. The Cottage is an adults only space.

Beach Studio, Beachfront Paradise with a view
Enjoy our beautiful upstairs private studio with unbeatable ocean views. This luxury unit comes with your own modern kitchen, sun drenched lounge, balcony & spa bath, all with ocean views. Enjoy private access to the beach, plus the stunning scenery of Te Wahiponamu, NZ's largest protected wilderness area. Beach walks, sunsets, jet boating, trout fishing, helicopter flights, hiking paths plus ocean & surf on the doorstep. Enjoy this peaceful relaxing wilderness or indulge in adventure.

The Cookhouse - Beachside Hannah’s Clearing, Haast
Welcome to "The Cookhouse". Suituated a short 20 minute drive south of Haast, Hannahs Clearing is a small township established in 1962 to house workers the Carters Sawmill. The historic Cookhouse was built to cook for workers at the Mill, which eventually closed in 1979. The house sits in amongst native plantings on the beach side of the road, with access to the beach. The home is warm, cosy and sympathetic to its era. A fabulous getaway no matter the weather, for couples & families

The Tower, Okarito
The Tower is a comfortable two storey, seperate building with an upstairs bedroom with ensuite bathroom. It has excellent views of the sea and the Southern Alps. A warm, cosy and quiet space with a private garden. Free Wifi (system fully upgraded August 2021) Downstairs is the living room / kitchenette area. Upstairs and downstairs are connected by external stairs (see photos). Awesome outdoor bath - great for stargazing (new Aug 22). There are balconies on three sides of the tower.

Gibb’s Guesthouse
Charming 2-bedroom home in the heart of Franz Josef, Glacier Country. Set beside a peaceful wilderness area teeming with birdlife. Surrounded by native forest, fauna and mountain views, it’s a cosy, private retreat perfect for couples, friends, or small families. Fully equipped with a kitchen, heating, and comfy living space. Just minutes from glacier walks, Waiho hot tubs, world class restaurants and local cafés—ideal for a quiet West Coast getaway.

Luxury Wilderness Cabin on Private Lake
Luxury off-grid cabin in absolute wilderness nestled on the edge of a small lake fed by a pristine mountain stream a 3-minute drive from Franz Josef Glacier village. Sensational views of snow-capped mountains, the lake, glacier, Fritz Falls & rainforest. Super King bed, sunsets, outdoor stone bath, cedar barrel sauna with panoramic window & nature's swimming pool on your doorstep. Experience luxury amidst nature.
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All About Haast
The small town of Haast sits at the mouth of the Haast River on the southwest coast of the South Island in New Zealand. Just a few hundred people live in the three settlements that make up Haast. The Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area is so pristine, it’s said to reflect how the terrain looked 200 million years ago.
Haast is remote — mobile phone reception stretches just a few miles outside town, broadband internet is still a novelty, and the nearest big grocery store is two hours away. But, you don’t visit Haast for the buzz of a big city: you come here to enjoy some of New Zealand’s most stunning scenery. In the town itself, you’ll find a few shops, cafes, and restaurants where locally caught whitebait is always on the menu.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Haast
Locals say you can experience all four seasons in New Zealand within the same day, but you’ll always need sunscreen to combat the country’s strong UV rays. Because of the rainforest and wetlands around Haast, it is one of the wettest parts of the country, so be prepared to adjust your route after heavy rain. The township gets an average rainfall of 134 inches a year, so it’s best to pack wet weather gear whenever you visit.
Winter — which, in the Southern Hemisphere, means June through August — is the driest and coldest season, with temperatures hovering just above freezing, and many New Zealand winter sports enthusiasts make their annual pilgrimage to the South Island at this time of year. The summer months of December and January bring mild days, but March through May is probably the best time to visit, when the days are still long and temperatures haven’t yet dropped to winter levels.
Top things to do in Haast
Hiking
The best way for you to explore the natural beauty of Te Wahipounamu is on foot. There are hundreds of hiking trails through the rainforest and wetlands in Mount Aspiring National Park and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, the two sections of the World Heritage Area closest to Haast. Some are multi-day treks that involve camping in the forest; others can be as short as a 10-minute stroll to see a picturesque view.
Jet Boats
The shallow glacial rivers of the Waiatoto and Haast are ideal for jet boats. Tours take you up into Mt. Aspiring National Park, getting views only seen from the water. Some of the boats have all-weather roofing, making it possible to take to the rivers year round. Trained guides help make 360s in the fast-flowing water fun rather than scary.
Heli-trips
Only from the air do you get the chance to see the expanse and majesty of Te Wahipounamu. Helicopter flights can take you to the glaciers of Mount Hooker or the hanging lakes and cascading waterfalls of the backcountry. A hop along the South Westland coast gives you a chance to spot dolphins in the Tasman Sea.
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