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Tucked away in a corner of Kahurangi National Park, the Oparara has a magic all of its own, born of millions years of undisturbed isolation.

Golden Bay Air provides end-to-end transport for one of New Zealand's most spectacular and diverse Great Walks. The Heaphy Track is a 78km array of lush beech and podocarp forest, sub-alpine tussock downlands and palm fringed wild beaches.

The Little Wanganui Hotel is nestled in between the lush green hills of the Kahurangi National park and the sandy beaches of the West coast, on the South Island of New Zealand.

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

If you’re in need of somewhere away from it all, then prepare to be bewitched, charmed, and enchanted by one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets – Buller and the Northern West Coast.

Karamea Golf Club

Take the Rainforest Train through the Nile River Canyon and explore the enormous Ananui Cave system. You will view an ancient wonderland of stalactites and stalagmites experience one of the world's best GlowWorm displays!

The 85km-long Old Ghost Road traverses majestic native forest, open tussock tops, river flats and forgotten valleys, providing days of adventure and spectacular huts for mountain bikers and trampers.

A short interpretive train ride through primeval rain forest in the Nile River Canyon.

The track passes through the “The Lost World” (BBC) film site. Take a short walk to The Nile Rver Suspension Bridge and The Nile River Glowworm Caves.

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.

Golden Bay Air provides end-to-end transport for one of New Zealand's most spectacular and diverse Great Walks. The Heaphy Track is a 78km array of lush beech and podocarp forest, sub-alpine tussock downlands and palm fringed wild beaches.

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.