Plan your trip

One of New Zealand’s nine great walks, the Heaphy Track, finishes (or starts, depending on which way you’re heading) at Karamea.

Golden Bay Air offers scheduled flights between Wellington, Takaka, Nelson and Karamea. Connecting shuttles are available to the Heaphy Track and Abel Tasman. Rental cars. Book online.

Scotts Beach in Karamea has stunning seascapes and amazing views. The big plus is you will probably have the beach all to yourself.

Karamea's only aeroplane charter company, offering Heaphy Track and Old Ghost Road transfers.

Located on the Kohaihai River mouth near Karamea and the Oparara Basion. There are short, day or overnight walks from here.

Do call in to the Information Centre when you come to Karamea. We look forward to meeting you, and sharing our lovely district and its attractions with you.

Situated in the heart of Karamea, we are the first service off the Heaphy Track. Surrounded by the Kahurangi National Park, we offer a world of natural wonderland experiences, or just a holiday "away from it all".

Join us on one of our guided eco tours amongst the pristine rainforest and limestone caves of the unique Oparara Basin. Several tour options available.

A friendly shuttle service for hikers and bikers of the Old Ghost Road trail. Part of the NZ Cycle Trail.

In the heart of the village, the Last Resort has a tropical atmosphere and a warm West Coast welcome.

Chasm Creek Track is a short walk along an old section of railway, a sculptured creek, and views of the Mokihinui River. 45 mins return via the same track.

Create life-long memories at one of our talented tutor, Evey Weavy (Yvonne Hammond) in her Inangahua and Murchison area studios surrounded by native birds and trees. Learn the sustainable practises of Māori weaving (tikanga) and values (toi raranga).