Here this world renown highway follows the remote large scenic Haast River between its mouth and source high among the mountains.  We encounter steep-sided, narrow gorges raging rivers and drastic changes to the forest. It boarders the startlingly different desert lands.

In just 3 hours on this trail travellers enjoy the sights of touring through towering mountains with huge glacier valleys, stunning waterfalls amazing hanging valleys, frightening gorges, beautiful dinosaur podocarp and beech rainforests, desert lands, braided river flats and huge glacier lakes. Lands are created by the violent microclimates. This magnificent Maori trail was used by early farmers before the modern road was built.

Other features include the World Heritage information centre, New Zealand's longest single lane bridge, exciting coasts, and the tectonic fault crossing.

See also:-  Haast River Valley  Makarora Valley  Alpine Highways  Link Images  LINK   World Heritage Area    Arthurs Pass Highway    Adventure & Desert Zone