Image: Andris Apse | ©
Ship Creek area, viewed from above.
Ship Creek area

Located in Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area in the West Coast region

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.

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.