Plan your trip

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Discover Riverstone Karamea, close to nature, close to town, close to perfect. Stay in our stunning two bedroom boutique Chalet Accommodation.

A platform that allows you organise your own transport to many of the typically difficult to access one-way trails in New Zealand. Avoid booking shuttles or car relocations, instead connect with other trail users and help each other.

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

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!

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

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 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.