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Karamea is full of wonderful things to see and do, with something for everyone. If it's not here, you won't have to travel far to find it. As this country is known as the 'Adventure Capital of the World', you can always find thrills of every kind nearby, from bungy jumping and skydiving to jet boating and white-water rafting. Our 14 national parks are perfect for tramping, where spectacular scenery abounds. Our geothermal hotspots provide natural thermal pools, shooting geysers and bubbling mud pools, while our incredible wildlife is a must-see for animal lovers. There are plenty of picturesque beaches for swimming, surfing or relaxing, mountain ranges for skiing and snowboarding, glassy lakes for fishing and water sports, and native forests for exploring. Try delicious gourmet delights, visit an art or craft studio, go shopping, check out a Maori cultural performance or take advantage of our exciting range of events. And that's just the beginning!

With its year-round mild climate and beautiful scenery, Karamea has something to offer everyone.
Here is the West Coast gateway to the vast Kahurangi National Park and the start of the Heaphy
Track, as well as the Wangapeka and Karamea-Leslie Tramping Tracks. Activities include kayaking,
white-water rafting, heli-rafting (the Karamea River is grade 5) surfcasting, superb trout fishing,
golf and exploring the Oparara Basin's limestone arches and caves or the gold-mining heritage of the
Fenian. 15km of old logging roads have recently been opened in the Oparara Basin for mountain biking
and walking enthusiasts. Charter helicopters will take you to the Heaphy or Wangapeka Tracks to
begin your walk.