Transport and Facilities
Getting to Karamea, Karamea to Heaphy Track
The road to Karamea over Karamea Bluff is one of the most beautiful drives in the world and affords stunning views of the Tasman coast, river valleys, verdant forest and jagged mountain ranges.
| To Karamea From: | Distance (Hrs) |
|---|---|
| Christchurch via Lewis | 434KM ( 6:00 ) |
| Picton | 392KM ( 6:00 ) |
| Nelson | 328KM ( 5:00 ) |
| Greymouth | 195KM ( 2:55 ) |
| Westport | 98KM ( 1:30 ) |
Bus Transport
Heaphy Track to Karamea
Between Kohaihai at the western end of the track and Karamea, Brian from Karamea Transport operates a pick up/drop off service for $14 per head on scheduled daily trips at 9.30 and 1.30, but is happy to pick up trampers outside these times (minimum charge $40)
For more information or to make a booking, call (03) 7826 667.
Brian is based at Rongo Backpackers and Gallery (guests here receive a $2 discount) but is happy to transport trampers to other accommodation businesses in Karamea.
To Karamea from the Rest of NZ:
| Route | Bus Company | Information |
|---|---|---|
| To Westport | Intercity | New Zealand-wide Inter-city bus service. InterCity >> |
| East West Coaches & Rentals | Only between Christchurch - Westport Ph +64 3 789 6251 |
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| Other Services | NELSON LAKES SHUTTLES | Ph/Fax +64 3 521 1900 Contact: info@nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz |
| Trek Express | Ph 0800 128 735 (free within NZ) or Ph/Fax +64 3 540 2289 Contact: rorymoore@xtra.co.nz |
By Air
| Flight Company | Information |
|---|---|
| Capital Air | Direct Wellington/Takaka/Karamea scheduled/charter. Connecting shuttle to national parks. Ph 0800 588 885 or +64 27 459 4924 info@capitalair.co.nz |
| Helicopter Charter Karamea | Based in Karamea.Get flown right to the start of the track in only 20 minutes. Year round service. Safe Parking @ hangar. Seats 3 passengers. Ph: +64 3 782 6111 julie@karameahelicharter.co.nz www.adventuresnz.co.nz |
| Remote Adventures Air Transport | Specializing in landing within 45 minutes walk to Brown Hut. Often opportunities to view the track. Vehicle parking at airfields. Flights Nelson, Takaka, Karamea, Taranaki, Wanganui, Kapiti Coast. Open summer. In winter by arrangement. Ph +64 3 525 6167 or 0800 150 338 flyaway@remoteadventures.co.nz |
| Abel Tasman Air | Flights between Karamea and Takaka, Motueka or Nelson. Year-round charter service. Ph 0800 304 560 or +64 3 528 8290 info@abeltasmanair.co.nz |
