Links - Our Friends
Destinational Links:
Karamea Information & Resource Centre www.karameainfo.co.nz
Tourism West Coast: www.west-coast.co.nz
Tourism New Zealand: www.newzealand.com
Westport New Zealand: www.westport.org.nz
Go New Zealand : www.newzealand.com.au
Accommodation on the West Coast
Karamea River Motels: www.karameamotels.co.nz Quality spacious one and two bedroom units or studios with cooking facilities. Quiet and private, only 500m to township
Karamea Lodge: www.karamealodge.co.nz
Spacious self-contained lodge right on the estuary.
Wangapeka Backpackers/Atawhai Farm (Karamea): www.wangapeka.co.nz
Backpackers/farmstay in 30 acres of Covenant bush backing onto the Little Wanganui River. 2 minutes from the start/end of the Wangapeka Track
Rongo Backpackers & Gallery www.livinginpeace.com A welcoming and great place to relax, including an organic vegetable garden, radio station, and a gallery of local and international art. Enjoy a spacious living area and a fire bath in a friendly atmosphere. Twin and double rooms. BBH discounts apply. Every 4th night free
Rough and Tumble Bush Lodge (Seddonville, northern Buller) www.roughandtumble.co.nz
5 ensuite guest rooms in main lodge.Walking tracks, fishing, four-wheeling, white water, gold-panning and mountain biking right on your doorstep, or more challenging deep adventure into surrounding conservation land.
Riverstone Karamea Restaurant www.rivstone.co.nz
Riverstone has warm atmosphere enhanced by a large central glowing open fireplace. Our food philosophy is; simple, fresh, and very tasty. Creative contemporary cuisine, inspired by our unique location.
Karamea Village Hotel
Situated in the heart of Karamea, we are the first service off the Heaphy Track. Long time owner operator Diana Storer has an extensive knowledge of the district. 9 modern units separate to the hotel, three with cooking facilities, all units served daily. Affordable award winning cuising renown for local delicacies. Phone 03 7826 800 Freephone 0800 826 800. email: karameahotel@xtra.co.nz
Karamea Holiday Park www.karamea.com
Comfortable budget motels, cabins, power and tent sites in sheltered native bush by sandy estuary. Kayak trips and hire. Transport available.
Beachfront Farmstay B&B www.westcoastbeachaccommodation.co.nz
We are just 2 minutes walk from a beach with wonderful sunsets. join us for delicious country cuisine with New Zealand wine and famous farmhouse breakfasts. Relax for a few days in our spacious home and garden.
Karamea Transport
Karamea Motors Express Ltd . Passenger and small freight service to Westport and connecting services. Heaphy and Wangapeka Track transport. Bus charters, rental vehicles and on demand taxi service. Phone 03 7826 757 or email us info@karamea-express.co.nz
Helicopter Charter Karamea: www.adventuresnz.co.nz
Scenic helicopter flights and charters in the Northern West Coast area.
Rongo Backpackers www.livinginpeace.com Contact Rongo for an on demand local shuttle bus service. Phone 03 7826 667
Karamea Activities
Karamea Outdoor Adventures
Kayaks, mountain bikes & fishing gear for hire. Advneture trips also available with a guide at 9am or 1pm. Call us on 03 782 681 for more info or email sylvia.mike@slingshot.co.nz
Nelson Tour Operators We Recommend
Remote Adventures www.remoteadventures.co.nz
Scenic and charter flight. Heaphy Track flights a specialty between Karamea, Nelson and Takaka. Optional landing adjacent to Brown Hut.
Bush and Beyond Guided Treks www.naturetreks.co.nz
Kahurangi National Park. Heaphy and Whangapeka Tracks. From comfortable lodge stay to off-track wilderness. Ask about our West Coast Escape multi-day walks with day packs only!
Kahurangi Guided Walks www.heaphy-track.co.nz
Guided walks in the Kahurangi National Park, including the Heaphy and Wangapeka Tracks. We also guide the Abel Tasman National Park.
