- Transport
- Walks & Hikes
- Coastlines & Beaches
- Scenic Spots & Drives
- National Parks
- Wildlife Encounters
- Guided Tours
- Heritage Experiences
- Arts & Crafts
- Events
- Caving & Cave Rafting
- Canoeing & Kayaking
- Rafting & Jet Boating
- 4WD & Quad Bikes
- Horse Treks
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Surfing & Swimming
- Sports & Recreation
- Entertainment

Getting Here
Karamea is accessible by road only on State Highway 67. You can fly into Westport on an Air New Zealand flight and shuttle to Karamea. See our Transport providers.
Drive Times & Distances getting to and from Karamea
Please note the below times are approximate and depend on the vehicle and conditions, etc.
|
Blenheim to Karamea |
5 hours, 45 mins |
350 km |
|
Westport to Karamea |
1 hour, 30 mins |
90 km |
|
Greymouth to Karamea |
3 hours |
187 km |
|
Christchurch (via Lewis Pass) to Karamea |
5 hours, 30mins |
426 km |
|
Nelson to Karamea |
4 hours, 50 mins |
320 km |
|
Hanmer Springs to Karamea |
4 hours, 30mins |
311 km |
|
Punakaiki to Karamea |
2 hours, 20 mins |
144 km |
|
Hokitika to Karamea |
3 hours, 30mins |
227 km |
|
Kaikoura to Karamea |
6 hours |
491 km |
|
Picton to Karamea |
6 hours, 10 mins |
378 km |
|
Reefton to Karamea |
2 hours 30mins |
167 km |
|
Franz Josef to Karamea |
5 hours, 30mins |
370 km |
|
Queenstown to Karamea |
11 hours, 30mins |
778 km |
Map to Karamea:

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