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Heading north from Westport on SH67 is not a common route unless your destination is the Kahurangi National Park. That’s part of its appeal. Karamea boasts a subtropical microclimate that is the envy of the West Coast, and the road north passes a feast of native flora silhouetted against the backdrop of the Tasman Sea. The beautiful Karamea Bluff Ecological Area has one of the best stands of mature matai to be seen in the area, with short walks directly from SH67. Long stretches of unspoiled beaches line this coast, but their beauty is tempered by the unrelenting power of their waves. These beaches are great for walking, but if you wish to swim, please check with locals about danger spots, and be sure to take plenty of insect repellent with you – hoards of sand-flies love the West Coast too. More about the West Coast.
Karamea Accommodation & Food "Our Pick"
Last Resort
Country retreat with a range of accommodation, Restaurant & Bar.
71 Waverley Street -- Phone: +64 3 782 6617
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Karamea River Motels
Six s/c 1-2 bedr. units in three separate villas and two studio units Bridge Street -- Phone: +64 3 782 6955
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Saracens Cafe
99 Bridge Street -- Phone: 03 782 6600
Karamea Village Hotel
Good local food in this country pub.
Cnr Waverley St & Wharf Rd -- Phone: 03 782 6800
Karamea Activities "Our Selection"
The Oparara -- Phone: 03 782 6652
For guided bush walks, guided kayak tours and guided cave tours.
Karamea Outdoor Activities -- Phone: 03 782 6181
Offers guided mountain bike and kayak and fishing trips or rentals.
Walk the Heaphy Track (or part of it)
The Karamea end of this track is just magic.
Rain forest, beaches, rivers & creeks, and heaps of Nikaus (NZ palm trees). More info.
p.s. Don't forget the insect repellent to counter the sandflies!
Kahurangi National Park
Scotts Beach, 1 hour walk on the Heaphy Track
The Last Resort, Karamea
West Coast Region - Karamea
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