Transport Services
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.
Driving Distances
| 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 Connections operates a pick up/drop off service for $15 per person 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.
Heaphy Track Buss and Shuttle Services:
| Karamea Connections | Phone: 03-7826-667 E-mail: rongo@actrix.co.nz Web: karameaconnections.co.nz |
| Affordable Transport | Phone: 027-4237-428 E-mail: exploregb@yahoo.co.nz |
| Golden Bay Coachlines | Phone: 03-5258-352 E-mail: info@gbcoachlines.co.nz Web: www.gbcoachlines.co.nz |
| Heaphy Track Help | Phone: 03-5259-576 E-mail: info@heaphytrackhelp.co.nz Web: www.heaphytrackhelp.co.nz |
| Nelson Lakes Shuttles | Phone: 03-5211-900 E-mail: info@nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz Web: www.nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz |
| Somerset Hostel Trampers Transport | Phone: 03-5248-624 E-mail: info@backpackerscollingwood.co.nz Web: www.backpackerscollingwood.co.nz |
| The Heaphy Bus | Phone: 03-5402-042 E-mail: info@theheaphybus.co.nz Web: www.theheaphybus.co.nz |
| Trek Express | Phone: 0800 128 735 or 03-5402-289 E-mail: info@trekexpress.co.nz Web: www.trekexpress.co.nz |
To Karamea from the Rest of New Zealand:
| Route | Bus Company | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Westport | Intercity | New Zealand-wide Inter-city bus service. www.intercity.co.nz |
| Westport | East West Coaches & Rentals | Only between Christchurch - Westport Ph +64 3 789 6251 |
Air Transport Services
| Abel Tasman Air | Phone: 0800-304-560 or 03-5288-290 E-mail: info@abeltasmanair.co.nz Web: www.flytasmanbay.co.nz |
| Capital Air | Phone: 0800 588 885 or 027 459 4924 E-mail: info@capitalair.co.nz Web: www.capitalair.co.nz |
| Golden Bay Air | Phone: 0800-588-885 or 03-5258-725 E-mail: info@goldenbayair.co.nz Web: www.goldenbayair.co.nz |
| Helicopter Charter Karamea | Phone: 03-7826-111 E-mail: Julie@karameahelicharter.co.nz Web: www.karameahelicharter.co.nz |
| Remote Adventures Air Transport | Phone: 0800-150-338 or 03-5256-167 E-mail: flyaway@remoteadventures.co.nz Web: www.remoteadventures.co.nz |
