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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.

Karamea Golf Club

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

A gentle walk that takes you from the main Oparara Valley car park to the picturesque Moira Gate Arch, located in Kahurangi National Park.

The Karamea Village Hotel is situated in the secluded haven of Karamea, and is the first stop at the end of the Heaphy Track. Relax and explore the beautiful region while staying at this historic hotel.

Last Resort - a very special place. Providing stylish and comfortable accommodation, a licensed restaurant, cafe and bar. Relax and enjoy tropical paradise in our magnificent gardens. Come and experience West Coast hospitality and explore the region.

Not just a shuttle - experience true kiwi hospitality. Contact Jennifer to book your bespoke and flexible transport to tracks in the Nelson Lakes, Richmond Ranges, St James, Kahurangi National Park & Paparoa National Park. We go where you want to go.

Unique self-catering lodge located on a hillside 100m above the Tasman Sea, 25 min. north of Westport. Surrounded by native bush, simply sit back and relax, take in stunning views of the Tasman Sea, observe Hector dolphins and enjoy stunning sunsets.

Mark loves to teach Surfing! He has been dedicated to teaching surfing for the past 25 years, Mark is a previous NZ Team Coach and National Champ and a level 2 certified coach and contest judge. Experience beautiful Tauranga Bay with NZ's top coach.

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.

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.

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.