INTO THE WEST
Guided Backcountry Adventures
New Zealand
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An Untamed Adventure
South Westland New Zealand
This is not a spa retreat. This is real backcountry New Zealand.
Out of Haast, we create custom guided tours across the South — hunt, fish, explore, or all of it. From alpine ridges to river flats, hidden rivers to the Tasman Sea, you’ll get off the beaten track and into untouched country. We stalk trophy deer, we chase bluefin tuna, we fly fish wild streams, we dive for cray and pāua.
And we come home a little wilder —
and a hell of a lot more alive.
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Where Real Adventures Still Exist
From mountain to coast — custom West Coast trips built for you.
We create fully customised outdoor adventures in South Westland, New Zealand — built for mates, families, couples, and father-and-son or daughter trips who want proper time in the bush, mountains, rivers, and along the wild West Coast. Led by experienced local guides, our small-group trips cover hunting, fishing, quad biking, hiking, heli-accessed backcountry missions, and seasonal wilderness experiences. Based in Haast — where ancient rainforest, alpine country, and the Tasman Sea collide — every adventure is flexible, weather-aware, and shaped around how you want to get after it.
Everything’s taken care of — accommodation, home-cooked meals, logistics, and pickups — so you can switch off and focus on the experience. No fixed schedules. No tour buses. No crowds. Just authentic West Coast guiding, done properly.
Get into the wild before it disappears.
What Your Next Adventure Could Look Like
Step into one of New Zealand’s iconic seasonal traditions. Set your net, read the tide, and feel the buzz as the whitebait run. Fully guided and hands-on — from first lift to hot pan. Fresh fritters, cold drinks, and maybe some to take home. Seasonal, unique, and a Haast must-do.
West Coast Whitebait Experience
How it works
ONE
Hit us up.
Send an enquiry, call, or WhatsApp us. Tell us when, how long, and what you want to get out of it — we’ll craft the trip of a lifetime around your crew.
TWO
Roll into Haast.
Make your way to the West Coast, or get picked up from Queenstown.
Settle in, check out the gear, and get ready for the big days ahead.
THREE
Get stuck in.
Every day is different. Follow the plan we made for you, or switch things up on the fly to match the weather. It’s unpredictable out here, but we always have a backup.
FOUR
Take memories home.
Leave with a big “Chur, bro!” Maybe some fish in the cooler, maybe a set of antlers, but always stories to share. Snap the photos, laugh with your mates, and come back ready for more.
Why Into The West
Local Knowledge That Actually Matters
This isn’t guided by someone reading a map. You’re with locals who live here, hunt here, fish here, and know how this country really works. When to move. When to wait. When to switch plans. You’re learning real skills, not ticking boxes.
A Location That Still Feels Untouched
This is ancient forest and wild country — right in Te Wāhipounamu, South West New Zealand World Heritage Area, one of the planet’s most spectacular wilderness landscapes. Haast sits at the edge of this UNESCO‑recognised zone, where Jurassic‑era rainforest, wild rivers, rugged coast, and snow‑capped Southern Alps collide in raw, untouched harmony.
No Fixed Schedules. No Fake Experiences.
Weather decides the plan, not a brochure. Every trip is built around your crew, your ability, and what you actually want to do. We adapt on the fly, chase the best conditions, and keep it real. That’s how the West Coast has always been done.
Ready to go west?
Tell us who’s coming, when you’re free, and what you want to do. We’ll take it from there.
Hannahs Clearing
Haast - New Zealand West Coast
+64 27 477 8805
Luke
(Father & Son Adventure)
“Me and my mate took our two teenage boys on a trip with INTO THE WEST - flew in for a hunt, shot a couple of deer, Joe showed the boys some good skills. Boys were grinning from ear to ear for days and want to go back.”
Anny & Ben
(Couples Adventure)
“We wanted real time together, not a tourist experience. This was raw, relaxed, and unforgettable. Joe knows the land and makes you feel part of it. He was super flexible changing our itinerary due to a rainy day.”
Mick
(Alpine Hunting Adventure)
“Bloody hell, what a trip! Plenty of animals in the mountains at the back of Haast. Cold beer at the hut, and Joe can cook a good feed. Can’t wait to get back!”