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Jackson Bay (Okahu) and the wharf
Haast, West Coast
End-of-the-road drive to a remote fishing wharf with views to the Southern Alps.
- Cost
- Free
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
The Jackson Bay road runs south from Haast to a tiny fishing wharf. It is a long drive, but worth it for the empty coast and sea stacks. A seafood caravan has traded at the wharf; check it is open.
Good to know
- Allow 90 minutes each way for the return trip
- Sandflies, bring repellent
- Fuel up in Haast
- Best time
- Late afternoon
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road, 50 km from Haast
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome
Facilities
- Toilets
Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.
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