The Tours

Booking is Essential

Prior booking is essential Ph. 03 7826 652 during business hours or Ph. 027 211 2268 until 7pm for next day bookings. Book online here. Email and online enquiries must be received no later than 1 hour before close of business the day prior to the booking and you will receive an email to confirm your booking.

Requirements for all trips should include sensible footwear, a warm jacket, and a raincoat 'just in case'

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Access

Transport available (where seating is vacant) contact us for details.

Hire car available from Karamea Motors Express Ltd - Phone 03 7826 757 or email us info@karamea-express.co.nz

If you use your own transport, allow 50 minutes driving time from Karamea to the top carpark in the Oparara Basin, the starting point for the cave tours.

Turn-off point into the Basin is some 10kms north on the Karamea-Kohaihai Road, at McCallums Mill Road. Take care, put your headlights on, and watch for oncoming traffic for the next 16kms of gravel road.

Access via McCallums Mill Road is not available to motorhomes or buses.

1. Oparara Basin Eco Tour

  • Departure: 9am

  • Duration: Approx 5 hrs

  • Rate: $190 per person (min 2, max 4) All features in the Oparara Basin except Honeycomb Hill Cave

  • Warm clothing and sturdy footwear essential

  • Pick up from your accommodation in Karamea with a cut lunch and afternoon tea provided

2. Honeycomb Hill Cave/Arch Guided Tour

  • Departure: 9am

  • Duration: Approx 5 hours

  • Rate: $190 adult, $95 under 12. (min 2 max 4, or by arrangement) Honeycomb Hill Cave plus one Arch

  • Warm clothing and sturdy footwear essential

  • Pick up from your accommodation in Karamea with a cut lunch and afternoon tea provided

3. Guided Cave Tour

  • Departure: 10am

  • Duration: Approx 2 1/2 hrs

  • Rate: $145 adult, $60 under 12. (min 2 max 8) Honeycomb Hill Cave only

  • Meeting at the top carpark in the Oparara Basin.

  • Warm clothing and sturdy footwear essential

  • Followed by a hot drink and home baking

4.   Guided Arches Eco Tour

  • Departure: 10am

  • Duration: Approx 2 1/2 hours

  • Rate: $145 pp (min 2, max 8)

  • Meeting at Oparara Basin Carpark at 10am, visiting both Oparara and Moria Gate Arches

  • Warm clothing and sturdy footwear essential

  • Followed by a hot drink and home baking

 

Custom tours also available.