Knights Point

The West Coast


Admire expansive views of boulder-studded sea from this roadside lookout. A granite column commemorates the opening of this section of coastal highway in 1965. It's an easy pull-over off the highway, 25km northeast of Haast Junction.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby The West Coast attractions

1. Lake Moeraki

2.99 MILES

Alongside the highway, 32km northeast of Haast Junction, and within the bounds of the World Heritage wilderness, Lake Moeraki is an undeveloped and…

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