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Haast Pass

New Zealand
Ranked #123 of 568 attractions in South Island
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Scenic Drives
Description: Haast Pass is a beautiful scenic drive that leads to the West Coast.
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whakatane
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

the trip from wanaka to haast is one of the must does on a southern tour .out from wanaka along the shore of lake hawea to the northern reaches of lake wanaka again many a stopping place for lunch or a coffee in this near wilderness is available the drive through the haast to the west coast is through both... More

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Manila
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Reviews in 61 cities Reviews in 61 cities
75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

We drove thru scenic Haast Pass on the way to Wanaka from Franz Josef. There were many places where we could stop to gawk at the rainforest, waterfalls, mountains, and rivers in this journey. The three places we did step out of the car for some short walks were at Thunder Creek Falls, Fantail Falls, and the Blue Pools. There... More

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

At The top of Haast Pass is a walk up to the bush line. Highly recommended. Its about 30 minutes up the hill and once you are there the views are just the greatest. You can look down both valleys and when it is fine you can see for ever.

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Brighton
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
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We drove on the Hasst pass and on up the coast and saw some of the most amazing scenary in two days that I think I have ever seen on any entire holiday! The views are amazing, with stops at waterfalls, over creeks and onto stunning views over the sea. This is a trip worth doing and one where you... More

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Queenstown, New Zealand
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011
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The scenery on the West coast changes all the time. There are however not many places where you can stop and take a half an hour walk through the rain forest. I would very much recommend the Roaring Billy walk. This walk is well sign posted about 10 -15 minutes drive down from the Pleasant flat bridge on the right... More

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2009
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We drove from Fox Glacier after the area experienced a torrential rainfall the day before. This rain wasn't so good for our Fox Glacier Hike (that's another story), but made the trip through Haast Pass absolutely stunning, big gushing waterfalls everywhere, and beautiful rainforest. Stop off at Thunder Creek Falls, Roaring Billy, Ormon Falls.

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Radeberg, Germany
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012
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Neufahrn
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012
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