The following information is only a summary. More detailed information is available from the Last Resort receptionist, Karamea Information and Resource Center or DOC Office
Note: Tour Rates are all person basis.
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Relaxing
Massage Therapy:
Available from Naturally Inclined
Located at Market Cross - Karamea
contact Sarah Robinson 03-7826003
to arrange an appointment
Spa:
$3.50 per personAvailable to Last Resort house guests only
Book at Reception
Fishing
The Karamea River is a fisherman's paradise: trout fishing and whitebaiting (in season) and kahawai at the river mouth. Surfcasters can try their luck anywhere between the Flagstaff and North Beach, or from Fisherman's Rock at the southern end of Scotts Beach.
Swimming
Plenty of river swimming in good holes in the Wanganui, Karamea, Oparara and Kohaihai Rivers. Access to tidal lagoons can be found l km north of Karamea via the airfield turnoff (at the Flagstaff) and 3km south of Karamea. There is safe swimming in the lagoons at high tide. There is an excellent pool adjacent to the school (summer only).
WARNING: Swimming in the open sea can be dangerous.
Sports
Golfers: 9 Hole Golf Course set on the coast. Scenic course situated on the North Beach Road. (Approx. 2km from Karamea) Clubs available for House Guests to hire at Last Resort.
Water Sports
The Karamea can be counted amongst the better rivers in NZ to kayak or raft. From the end of the Umere or Arapito roads the river is suitable for kayaks (Up to grade 3 rapids). Further upstream is for more experienced paddlers and rafters only (grade 5 rapids).
Kayaks & Mountain Bikes for hire from
Karamea Outdoor Adventures
Located at Market Cross
Contact Sylvia Raikes 03-7826181
for further information
Honeycomb Cave/Arch Tours
For more information including the
"Canyon/Honeycomb Arch Canoe Tour" Click here
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Heaphy Track Walks
The following well-graded walks are at the beginning of the Heaphy track. Drive 15 km north of Karamea to the Kohaihai River:
- Nikau Loop Walk (40 min). This short walk is suitable for all ages and physically impaired. A solid bridge crosses over the Kohaihai River with a ramp access to the Nikau Groves.
- Scotts Beach (1.5 hours return) Beyond the Nikau Grove Track, continue up and over the hill with magnificent views, ferns and Rata, opening onto a beautiful stretch of coastal scenery.
- Katipo Shelter (6 hours return) Continue beyond Scotts Beach up the coast along a Nikau grove studded coastal strip.
Fenian Track (5 hours return)
This track starts from the granite quarry about l km from the limestone quarry on Oparara Road. A 5 hour return trip to Adam's Flat, the site of a settlement used by gold-miners during the Depression. Parakeets are seen in this area
Cavern Creek Cave system(3 hours return).
For more information on DOC walks refer to "Northern West Coast" Brochure. A pamphlet is available, (at the Karamea information Center).
Lake Hanlon (50 mins return)
From the foot of the Karamea Bluffs a signpost on Karamea Highway indicates the short walk to this tranquil and picturesque lake. Take the right fork half way up the track.
Mount Stormy (6-8 hour return)
A steep track provides a 6 - 8 hour return trip to this magnificent viewpoint of 1084m starting from the Arapito Road. Permission is required from K.R. Simkin (03 782 6722) or W.D. Simkin (03 782 6809) to cross Mt Stormy Farm.
Big Rimu Tree (50 min return)
This track is a short walk to a large Rimu Tree. The track starts 7km up the Umere Valley. |
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