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Lake Hanlon
20 kilometres south of Karamea a signpost on the Highway indicates the short walk to this tranquil and picturesque lake.
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The Heaphy Track
One of New Zealand’s 10 great walks, the Heaphy Track, finishes (or starts, depending on which way you’re heading) at Karamea.
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Kawatiri Coastal Trail
The Kawatiri Coastal Trail is a 50 km, Grade 2 family friendly heritage trail which connects the towns of Westport and Charleston.
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West Coast Cycling - Jade Country
Walk or mountain bike along the western shores of Lake Kaniere through lush lakeside forest, passing many picturesque bays and numerous forest streams.
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FREE
River Walk
Enjoy this pleasant short walk and get a great view of the glacier and the opportunity to cross a historic suspension bridge.
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FREE
Moraine Walk
Moraines are the debris of rocks and stones left when a glacier retreats. Explore old moraine surfaces on this easy, short walk, south of Fox Glacier township.
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From $1799
Paparoa Guided Walks
An all inclusive 3 night, 4 day guided hiking adventure tour along the Paparoa Track, New Zealand's newest Great Walk.
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$35
Nile River Rainforest Train
A short interpretive train ride through primeval rain forest in the Nile River Canyon.
The track passes through the “The Lost World” (BBC) film site. Take a short walk to The Nile Rver Suspension Bridge and The Nile River Glowworm Caves.
Lake Matheson
The unsurpassed views and mountain reflections from the forested shores of Lake Matheson make this easy walk one of the most popular on the West Coast.
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400
Paparoa Track Heli bike lifts - Coastwide Helicopters
Get your Paparoa Track bike adventure of to a flying start with a heli bike lift with GCH Coastwide, West Coast of the South Island. Experience the beautiful remote West Coast scenery at your leisurely pace on your bike.
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