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

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.

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

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

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.