Ship Creek area, viewed from above
Ship Creek area
Located in Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area in the West Coast region
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Introduction
This ancient kahikatea swamp forest provides a glimpse back in time to what much of the West Coast may have looked like prior to human settlement.Find things to do and places to stay Ship Creek area
These walks are signposted off SH6 as you head north from Haast to Lake Paringa.
- Monro Beach is near Lake Moeraki, 30 km north of Haast.
- Ship Creek Tauparikaka is 20 km north of Haast.
This ancient kahikatea swamp forest is one of the best examples of swamp forest that you will come across.
Enjoy scenic views, and the ancient forest of tall kahikatea. It's well worth stopping at Ship Creek on your journey along the West Coast.
Contacts
| Awarua/Haast Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 750 0809 |
| haastvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | Haast Junction Corner SH6 and Jackson Bay Road Haast 7886 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |
| Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 752 0360 |
| westlandnpvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 69 Cron Street Franz Josef Glacier 7856 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |
