Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Haast travel guide

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You're Going to Love Haast

With a population of 279, Haast is a must-see destination in West Coast, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Haast to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Haast

Haast in May
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haast in May
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Haast in January, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 350 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Haast, with an average rainfall of 210 mm.

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How to Get to Haast

Plane

Although Haast doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 129 km from Haast. Airlines that fly from Australia to Haast include Air India, Etihad Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest flight to Haast from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Haast is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 131 km from Haast. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Plane

Although Haast doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 129 km from Haast. Airlines that fly from Australia to Haast include Air India, Etihad Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest flight to Haast from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Haast is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 131 km from Haast. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Haast

ZQNQueenstown Intl

Airlines serving Haast

British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,966 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,403 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Haast

Hiring a car in Haast

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Haast (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Haast (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

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