Dwarfed by the mountains, rivers, beaches and lush rain forest of the South Westland World Heritage Area, our Heartland World Heritage Hotel provides the perfect resting spot for travelers and adventurers alike.

The Heartland World Heritage Hotel is located at Haast Junction, 4km north of the Haast Township at the bottom of South Westland.

The Heartland World Heritage Hotel is close to Haast township, rugged beaches, wild rain forest walks, jet boating on the Haast River, fishing and hunting activities.


The Frontier Cafe & Bar offers a cafe style lunch during the day and a la carte dining in the evening in a public bar atmosphere with a roaring fireplace to make any traveller feel cozy.

Start the day with buffet breakfast in The Waitoto Room (also open seasonally for dinner) open from 6am, call in to the Frontier Café & Bar for lunch and a la carte evening dining open from 11am till later for a meal or a few drinks and game of pool. The Arawata Bar is open seasonally in conjunction with The Waitoto Room which offers a cozy escape to while away the evening.