Heaphy Track All You Need to Know

The Heaphy Track - Not for the faint-hearted!
If you are courageous, healthy, have a lot of stamina, love nature, love adventure - this could be the best adventure you'll have in New Zealand!

"Many people consider the Heaphy Track to be the greatest of New Zealand's nine Great Walks, combining alpine environments and a primeval, palm-fringed coastline."
The 82 kilometre track through Kahurangi National Park, connecting the Aorere Valley in Golden Bay with Karamea on the West Coast of the South Island, is a fantastic adventure for moderately fit people of all ages. It is usually covered in around five to six days.

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Don't despair, there are ways to experience the track without spending days without a site of a cafe or gourmet restaurant.


Shorter Walks on the Track

Day walks are popular on the Heaphy Track from both ends of the track. Karamea is a great place to experience the final coastal section of the track, walking along a coastline of palm tree groves with deserted, sandy beaches and no evidence of man's presence on the coastline other than the track.The walk to Scotts Beach, at one hour each way, where there is a picnic table, barbecues and space for campers, is very popular.

Scotts Beach Track

This track takes you over a sheltered, stable bridge accross the Kohaihai river near to the beach and up a green, tunnel-like, well graded path through the nikau palms. After a moderate but gentle climb, there is a viewpoint northwards along the coast and then another gentle descent to Scotts Beach. From here, for the more enthusiastic, there are several points worth aiming for further up the track, such as Twin beach, Nettle Beach and Katipo Creek (where there is a suspension bridge).

"This enables a taste of the track for people who haven't the time or the stamina to do the whole thing."

This is a great video that shows off the HEAPHY Track adventure!




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Mountain Bike Tracks Heaphy Track

Getting ready for your ultimate adventure in New Zealand's largest, longest track?
Here is a list of MTB, Cycling track levels:

Easiest/Grade 1: Fairly flat, wide, smooth track or gravel road.

Easy/Grade 2:  Mostly flat with some gentle climbs on smooth track with easily avoidable obstacles such as rocks and potholes.

Intermediate/Grade 3: Steep slopes and/or avoidable obstacles possibly on narrow track and/or with poor traction. There may be exposure at the track’s outside edge.

Advanced/Grade 4: A mixture of long, steep climbs, narrow track, poor traction and obstacles that are difficult to avoid or jump over. Generally exposed at the track’s outside edge. Most riders will find some sections easier to walk.

Expert/Grade 5: Technically challenging. Giant climbs, narrow track and numerous hazards including dangerous drop-offs, sharp corners and difficult obstacles. Expect walking and possibly bike carrying.

Extreme/Grade 6:  Downhill/free ride specific tracks. Extremely steep sections with large drop-offs and other unavoidable obstacles. May include man made structures and jumps.

Mountain bike track types . Click here.

Click here for maps and tracks.

For more information, email remoteadventuresflights@gmail.com or call Mit or Jim on 03 525 6167 or 0800 150 338. Please leave a message if the phone is not answered. Messages are checked regularly. 

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Heaphy Track, Longest of the Great Walks

Walk the longest of the New Zealand's 9 Great Walks

At 78.4 km the Heaphy Track is the longest of the Great Walks.

Trace an historic route

Used for hundreds of years by Maori seeking pounamu (greenstown) for tools, weapons and ornaments, the route was first cut into a track in the 1860s by gold prospectors to connect the Collingwood and West Coast goldfields.

Perhaps spot a kiwi or a carnivorous land snail

Great spotted kiwi live within Kahurangi National Park particularly in the area around Gouland Downs. Listen for the birds calling at night from Perry Saddle, Gouland Downs and Saxon huts.

Kahurangi National Park is also home to half of New Zealand's 40 species of carnivorous land snail (Powelliphanta). Spot these nocturnal creatures around Heaphy Hut on a damp night.

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For more information, email remoteadventuresflights@gmail.com or call Mit or Jim on 03 525 6167 or 0800 150 338. Please leave a message if the phone is not answered. Messages are checked regularly. 

Capacity - 5 passengers and 5 packs per flight - Generous discounts can apply on certain flights.  Price subject to change without notice 

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Welcome Aboard!

New Pilot Keeping Jim Proud

After recuperating from serious surgeries, Jim luckily met Mit who has a passion for aviation and extensive flying experience.

A smooth transition, smooth flying for passengers - keeping Jim Proud! 

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The Perfect Plane for Perfect Photography

Cessna model plane - Golden Bay Flights - www.goldenbayflights.co.nz

Capture only the best views from the best angles! 

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Kaiteriteri — at Abel Tasman National Park

Kaiteriteri — at Abel Tasman National Park.

Bring your friends along for an adventure of a lifetime!

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Farewell Spit New Zealand, View From the Top

Farewell Spit is one of the rarest, most beautiful white sand locations in New Zealand - best enjoyed when viewed from an aircraft. Photographers and adventure travelers take special effort to visit this region yearly.


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Heaphy Track
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Wangapeka Track
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Contact Details

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