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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.

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

Golden Bay Air offers scheduled and on demand shuttle transport from Takaka and Nelson to the Heaphy and Abel Tasman Coastal Tracks. On demand local shuttles around Golden Bay. Private shuttle tours.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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