Driving the Scenic Haast Highway Along the West Coast of the South Island
New Zealand, oceania
276 km
N/A
easy
Year-round
Okay, picture this: the Haast Highway, a legendary ribbon of road snaking along the wild West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. Seriously, it's one of *those* drives you dream about!
It's part of State Highway 6, and fully paved so don't worry! You're looking at about 276 kilometers (171 miles) of pure driving bliss along the rugged coastline, carving its way through the Westland District. Think Haast, a cute little town by the Haast River, all the way up to Hokitika, the district's main hub.
Without stopping (but why wouldn't you?!), it's a 3-4 hour cruise. But trust me, you'll want to budget extra time. This route hugs the coast with hidden bays and scenic stops practically begging for you to pull over and soak it all in. I'm talking postcard-perfect views, people! It's a must-do for any South Island road trip.
Where is it?
Driving the Scenic Haast Highway Along the West Coast of the South Island is located in New Zealand (oceania). Coordinates: -40.7065, 175.7915
Road Details
- Country
- New Zealand
- Continent
- oceania
- Length
- 276 km
- Difficulty
- easy
- Coordinates
- -40.7065, 175.7915
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