Things to Do in and Around Karamea

Limestone arch formations are a special feature of the area. You can walk to the Oparara Arch, which spans the Oparara River, it’s just a short drive from Karamea. You can venture further to find the Moria Gate Arch. To see the Honeycomb Hill Caves and Arch, you’ll need to book a guided tour.

There are ample walks, Karamea is near the southern entrance to the Heaphy Track, a multi-day walk through the Kahurangi National Park. Day walks include the Fenian Track, Mt Stormy and the first leg of the Wangapeka Track.

There are great places to mountain bike including the purpose made 15km K-Road mountain bike track.

Karamea is one of the world’s best trout and surf-fishing spots, so bring your rods and tackle if you’re into angling and we’ll tell you where the big brown trout are or where to go surf fishing. Not to mention the famous whitebait.

Bird watchers will need their binoculars, local bird species include; heron, kiwi, weka, tui, fantail, pied stilt, fantail, pukeko, swans, the rare blue duck, kaka, NZ falcon, kea, pigeon, robin, parakeet, paradise duck, and tomtit, to name just a few, it is thought that the kokako may still be present in the area.

Other popular pastimes at Karamea include kayaking, archaeology, mountain climbing, anthropology, archaeology, surfing and gold prospecting.

…Or just do nothing, it’s a great place for it. Listen to the Tasman sea roll up the beach while you read your book, relax to the twittering of birds singing or the breeze rustling the leaves of the native trees, enjoy a wine in the afternoon sun. The choice is yours but it’s all here at Riverstone Karamea and we look forward to seeing you soon.