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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Let Golden Bay Air take care of you and your bike with end-to-end transport for the Heaphy Track from Takaka, Nelson, Wellington or Karamea.

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

Guided walks on the Heaphy Track and The Old Ghost Road.

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).