How do you get to the Last Resort?
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The Journey
State Highway 67 runs up the coast from Westport via Granity, through some beautiful coastal
scenery to the Mokihinui River. Passing over the river the road begins to climb up the Karamea
Bluff to reach a high point of 420m. It then descends slowly through mixed rata/kamahi bush through
which you can catch occasional glimpses of Mt Domett (1646rn) and surrounding ranges. Shortly after
leaving the hills the road crosses the Little Wanganui River (where many trampers turn right for
the Wangapeka Track). The road turns once again towards the sea passing through Little Wanganui and
15km further along the coast you arrive in Karamea.
Walking
Well, you can walk... the Last Resort serves the southern end of the Heaphy Track. One of the
finest walks in the northern part of the South Island. If this doesn't appeal to you, or if you
want to save your energy for fly fishing or one of the other exciting adventures available at the
Last Resort then you may want to drive here or for those coming from further afield then you can
fly in and be fishing on the day you arrive.
Travelling by car
By car on SH 67 to Mokihinui, then Mokihinui Karamea Highway to Karamea. Fully sealed road with
fuel stops at Westport and Karamea. (Hours vary on weekends).
Passenger Service
A passenger service runs Monday to Friday from Karamea to Westport, and returns Westport to
Karamea, connecting with all other bus services to Nelson, Greymouth, and Hokitika, and
Christchurch. See
info@karamea-express.co.nz
Southern Link Kbus
for timetables and pricing.
Flight
Flight Services are available between Karamea, Nelson and Takaka. We recommend you contact
julie@karameahelicharter.co.nz
or
flyaway@remoteadventures.co.nz
Air New Zealand
also fly to and from Westport as per timetable.
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