Burke River in Westland District

Burke River in Westland District is a river. Ⓦ.

Waterway Type
river

Attraction

  • Gates of Haast – approx. 7,3 km.
  • Fantail Falls – approx. 9,0 km.
  • Haast Heli Flights – approx. 26,5 km.

Viewpoint

  • Haast Pass lookout – approx. 9,0 km.
  • Glaciers – approx. 12,7 km.

Public toilet

  • Haast Public Toilets (wheelchair accessible, free) at Marks Road – approx. 26,4 km.

Cafés

  • Prickly Gorse Cafe at Marks Road 10 – approx. 26,5 km.

Fire station

  • Haast Volunteer Fire Brigade (Fire and Emergency New Zealand) at Pauareka Road 9 (7886) – approx. 26,5 km.

Petrol stations

  • Johnston Motors (self-service) at Haast Jackson Bay Road 21 – approx. 27,9 km.

Tourist information offices

  • Native Mistletoes – approx. 11,1 km.
  • On the Edge of Wilderness / Southern Settlers – approx. 26,4 km.
  • Haast Pass Visitor Centre (opening hours: Mon–Sun 9–16:30) at Haast Jackson Bay Road 7 – approx. 27,7 km.

Motel

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

Gift shops

  • Merino Possum Warehouse – approx. 26,3 km.

Sanitary dump stations

  • Haast Public Dump Stations at Marks Road – approx. 26,4 km.

Convenience stores

  • On the Spot Express (Nicky and Jeff, opening hours: Mon–Sat 8–19; Sun 10–17) at Pauareka Road 7 – approx. 26,5 km.

Car repair shops

  • Reds Mechanical Services (opening hours: open 24/7) at Haast Pass Highway 215 (7886) – approx. 26,5 km.

Parking

  • Thunder Creek Waterfall Car Park (surface, 10 spaces, free) – approx. 6,3 km.
  • Roaring Billy Falls Car Park (surface) – approx. 11,1 km.

Campsite

  • 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. 8,0 km.
  • Spot for a tent – approx. 23,3 km.

Police stations

  • Haast Police Station (New Zealand Police) at Pauareka Road 2 – approx. 26,4 km.

Fast food restaurants

  • Grumpy Cow Cafe (fish & chips, takeaway) at Pauareka Road 5 – approx. 26,4 km.

Restaurants

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

Shelter

  • Rock bivouac – approx. 27,6 km.
Named after Robert O'Hara Burke
Length 19
Protected area Mount Aspiring National Park
Located in West Coast Region, Westland District
Country New Zealand
Origin Branch Creek, Hope Creek
Mouth Haast River
Tributary Upper Creek, Tumbling Water, Crazy Cataract, Clear Creek, Gabble Brook, Cowan Creek, Howe Creek, Expected Brook, Detour Rivulet, Plover Stream, Restless Torrent, Brisk Water, The Twirligig, Yestev Creek, Hidden Rivulet, Strachan Creek, Raving Torrent, Bonny Stream
Has part Churn Rapids