Karamea

Introducing Karamea

The relaxed town of Karamea is literally the end of the road – the end of SH67 and near the southern ends of the Heaphy and Wangapeka Tracks. Debate rages about continuing the road through to Nelson, but any highway would need to bisect the Kahurangi National Park. Don’t hold your breath waiting for a resolution. With a subtropical maritime climate, Karamea is often warmer and drier than the rest of the coast, and is actually further north than Wellington. A take-it-easy mix of locals and chilled-out imports means it’s ideal for jumping off the well-trod tourist trail for a few lazy days. When you feel like getting active again, there’s good caving, mountain biking and tramping.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009