Moeraki River in Westland District

Moeraki River in Westland District is a river. Moeraki River is also known as Blue River.

Alternative Name
Blue River
Waterway Type
river

Tourist information offices

  • Lake Paringa. Some information boards – approx. 8,2 km.
  • Black lively waters... – approx. 16,5 km.
  • Towering Giants – approx. 16,6 km.
  • Dune lake walk – approx. 16,8 km.
  • Native Mistletoes – approx. 18,3 km.
  • Haast Pass Visitor Centre (opening hours: Mon–Sun 9–16:30) at Haast Jackson Bay Road 7 – approx. 26,2 km.

Shelter

  • Rock bivouac – approx. 9,7 km.

Petrol stations

  • Johnston Motors (self-service) at Haast Jackson Bay Road 21 – approx. 26,3 km.

Sanitary dump stations

  • Haast Public Dump Stations at Marks Road – approx. 27,3 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. 8,2 km.
  • Spot for a tent – approx. 12,3 km.
  • Salmon Farm Camping Grounds – approx. 14,0 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. 25,6 km.

Attraction

  • Rock bivouac – approx. 18,1 km.
  • Haast Heli Flights – approx. 27,1 km.

Parking

  • Roaring Billy Falls Car Park (surface) – approx. 18,3 km.

Car repair shops

  • Reds Mechanical Services (opening hours: open 24/7) at Haast Pass Highway 215 (7886) – approx. 27,1 km.

Hotels

  • Lake Paringa Lodge – approx. 9,3 km.
  • Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki – approx. 10,1 km.
  • Heartland Hotel Haast (WLAN) at Haast Jackson Bay Road 26 (7886) – approx. 26,4 km.

Viewpoint

  • Knights Point Lookout – approx. 12,7 km.
  • Glaciers – approx. 22,4 km.

Restaurants

  • Frontier Cafe & Bar – approx. 26,4 km.
  • Hard Antler Bar and Restaurant (burgers, outdoor seating, takeaway, wheelchair accessible, opening hours: Mon–Sun 11–21) at Marks Road 5 (7886) – approx. 27,2 km.

Community centre

  • Bruce Bay Hall – approx. 27,2 km.