# Haast Pass (Tioripatea)

> The 563-metre pass connects the West Coast to Otago, passing waterfalls and short walks along the Haast River.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-haast-pass/

The 563-metre pass connects the West Coast to Otago, passing waterfalls and short walks along the Haast River. Allow time for stops at Fantail Falls and Thunder Creek Falls. The road is narrow with some one-lane bridges, so take care in rain.

- **Nearest town:** Haast, New Zealand
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -44.0950, 169.3450

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [From Franz Josef and Fox Glacier to Haast and Jackson Bay](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzw-franz-josef-haast/)

## Nearby

- [Knights Point Lookout](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-knights-point/) – 41 km
- [Jackson Bay (Okahu)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-jackson-bay/) – 60 km
- [Lindis Pass](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-lindis-pass/) – 61 km
- [Lake Pukaki Lookout](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-lake-pukaki-lookout/) – 65 km

## FAQs

### Where is Haast Pass (Tioripatea)?

Haast Pass (Tioripatea) is in Haast, New Zealand, at GPS -44.0950, 169.3450.

### Which road trips pass Haast Pass (Tioripatea)?

Haast Pass (Tioripatea) is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: From Franz Josef and Fox Glacier to Haast and Jackson Bay.

### What is there to see near Haast Pass (Tioripatea)?

Places worth a stop nearby: Knights Point Lookout (41 km), Jackson Bay (Okahu) (60 km), Lindis Pass (61 km) and Lake Pukaki Lookout (65 km).

### When is the best time to visit Haast Pass (Tioripatea)?

The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)