Blowfly Hut in Westland District

Blowfly Hut in Westland District is a building. Blowfly Hut is also known as Blue River Hut. Blowfly Hut is near Haast to Paringa Cattle Track.

Alternative Name
Blue River Hut
Building Type
building
Operator
Department of Conservation
Tourism
wilderness hut
Website
https://doc.govt.nz/link/db880205bd3d44ad938f5c64f0f82ec9

Tourist information offices

  • Lake Paringa. Some information boards – approx. 9,5 km.
  • Black lively waters... – approx. 16,1 km.
  • Towering Giants – approx. 16,2 km.
  • Dune lake walk – approx. 16,4 km.
  • Native Mistletoes – approx. 17,0 km.
  • Haast Pass Visitor Centre (opening hours: Mon–Sun 9–16:30) at Haast Jackson Bay Road 7 – approx. 25,3 km.

Shelter

  • Rock bivouac – approx. 9,8 km.

Petrol stations

  • Johnston Motors (self-service) at Haast Jackson Bay Road 21 – approx. 25,4 km.

Sanitary dump stations

  • Haast Public Dump Stations at Marks Road – approx. 26,2 km.

Campsite

  • Lake Paringa Campsite (wheelchair accessible, tents allowed, caravans allowed). Enjoy boating, fishing and swimming in the lake and walk the Haast to Paringa Cattle Track. – approx. 9,5 km.
  • Spot for a tent – approx. 11,2 km.
  • Salmon Farm Camping Grounds – approx. 15,2 km.
  • Pleasant Flat Campsite (wheelchair accessible, tents allowed, caravans allowed). This is a standard campsite in the Wanaka/Makarora area. Take in the magnificent views of Mt Hooker from the campsite. Fish in nearby Haast River, enjoy short walks or picnics. – approx. 24,6 km.

Attraction

  • Rock bivouac – approx. 18,5 km.
  • Haast Heli Flights – approx. 26,1 km.

Parking

  • Roaring Billy Falls Car Park (surface) – approx. 17,0 km.

Car repair shops

  • Reds Mechanical Services (opening hours: open 24/7) at Haast Pass Highway 215 (7886) – approx. 26,0 km.

Hotels

  • Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki – approx. 10,5 km.
  • Lake Paringa Lodge – approx. 10,6 km.
  • Heartland Hotel Haast (WLAN) at Haast Jackson Bay Road 26 (7886) – approx. 25,4 km.

Viewpoint

  • Knights Point Lookout – approx. 13,0 km.
  • Glaciers – approx. 21,5 km.

Restaurants

  • Frontier Cafe & Bar – approx. 25,4 km.
  • Hard Antler Bar and Restaurant (burgers, outdoor seating, takeaway, wheelchair accessible, opening hours: Mon–Sun 11–21) at Marks Road 5 (7886) – approx. 26,2 km.

Motel

  • Haast Lodge (limited wheelchair access, WLAN) – approx. 26,2 km.