Karamea end of Heaphy Track

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Karamea end of Heaphy Track

Kahurangi National Park

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4 Rankers Reviews

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Located in Karamea, West Coast

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Time: 4 - 6 days, Distance: 78.4 km

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Karamea
Categories	Walking Free

Feature	Value	Info
Track Duration	8+ hours (incl overnight) Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Difficulty	Hard walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk
Track Accommodation	Hut & Campsite Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut & Campsite At least one campsite and building is available on this track to stay at overnight.	Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut & Campsite At least one campsite and building is available on this track to stay at overnight.
DOC Track Category	Great walk/Easy tramping track DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Great walk/Easy tramping track Moderate day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is generally well formed, may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with moderate fitness. Limited backcountry (remote areas) experience required. Track has signs, poles or markers. Major stream and rivers crossings are bridged. Light tramping/hiking boots required.	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Great walk/Easy tramping track Moderate day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is generally well formed, may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with moderate fitness. Limited backcountry (remote areas) experience required. Track has signs, poles or markers. Major stream and rivers crossings are bridged. Light tramping/hiking boots required.
Track Length	20km and Beyond Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond
Weather Requirement	Fine weather Weather Requirement What weather conditions are necessary for this experience to operate? Fine weather The experience only operates when the weather is fine (no rain, snow or significant winds).	Weather Requirement What weather conditions are necessary for this experience to operate? Fine weather The experience only operates when the weather is fine (no rain, snow or significant winds).
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Tom

Germany

Ranking: 9/10

Easy and nice track in the bush. Great facilities.

Reviewed about 2 years ago and experienced in March 2017

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Helena Bond

Australia

Ranking: 8/10

Short walk through several types of forest to a very impressive old giant tree. Lots of birdlife.

Reviewed about 3 years ago and experienced in February 2016

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Annika Funk

Germany

Ranking: 10/10

Great track, well maintained.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2015

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Markus Eckert

Germany

Ranking: 10/10

Beautiful coastal walk on the Heaphy Track, hundreds of Nikau Palms, great waves and beaches all the way. Toilets at Scotts Beach and Katipo Creek Shelter - go as far as you like and back.

Reviewed almost 5 years ago and experienced in March 2014

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