Wonders of Takaka

Venture over legendary Takaka Hill to find the township of Takaka, the main centre for Golden Bay. Enjoy friendly cafés and browse the art shops.

Takaka is located at the south eastern end of Golden Bay in the Nelson region. With a community that includes many alternative lifestylers, it’s a town full of character. There’s a small museum, a movie theatre and a great choice of shops and cafés. The town also offers plenty of value-for-money accommodation, including backpacker lodges, B & Bs and homestays. If you’re planning to hike in Kahurangi National Park, Takaka is a good place to take on essential supplies. Other nearby attractions include Waikoropupu Springs, the largest freshwater springs in New Zealand, and an art trail that will reveal the region’s creativity. Functional facts: Approx. population 1150, good range of shops and services

Takaka to Karamea return scenic flight with an option for lunch at Karamea.



Departure time to suit.
The flight to Karamea will take you over:
Mt Olympus
Dragons Teeth
Lake Aorere (at the head of Aorere River)
Down the Ugly River
To Karamea via Karamea Gorge
Flight Time: 30mins


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Takaka to Karamea Transport

One of the most fascinating areas to visit in New Zealand is Nelson, Tasman area. You can fly from Takaka to Karamea with Jim and explore the beautiful scenery from a bird's eye view!

Takaka is a small town situated at the southeastern end of Golden Bay, at the northern end of New Zealand's South Island, located on the lower reaches of the Takaka River. It lies at the start of the winding road which follows the river valley before climbing over Takaka Hill, linking Golden Bay with the more populated coast of Tasman Bay to the southeast. Source.

Takaka to Karamea return scenic flight with an option for lunch at Karamea.

Departure time to suit.
The flight to Karamea will take you over:

• Mt Olympus
• Dragons Teeth
• Lake Aorere (at the head of Aorere River)
• Down the Ugly River
• To Karamea via Karamea Gorge

Flight Time: 30mins

The return flight then follows Heaphy river, Heaphy track then over the Goaland downs and the Aorere gold fields.

Flight Time: 30mins

Fare per person: $300, special conditions apply.

If we are already flying Heaphy Track Trampers back and forth and seats are available a generous discount may be offered.

Mountain bike transport North and South island NZ

Mountain Biking

Jim Larsen is offering a flight service for the Heaphy Track with his Cessna 185 6 seater aircraft.

The track is being opened for mountain bikes in May 2011.  

This service includes the Marlborough Sounds. He will do North and South Island pickups.  

He can land you at the Heaphy Track either at Brown Hut or Karamea.  

He can land at Havelock and other locations by arrangement.  

He can carry 4 bikes and 4 passengers.

Landings at Canaan Downs to connect with the Rameka cycle track.

Total cost from Takaka airfield including a view of Takaka and Harwoods Hole $300 for 1 to 4 passengers & bikes.  

For additional information contact Jim on 0800 150 338

 

To carry 4 bikes & 4 passengers

1 Bike	Fits as is
Number 2 & 3 bikes	remove front wheels from frame + pedals & possibly handle bars
Number 4 bike	The same as number 2 & 3 + rear wheel removed

Flight costs

Flights  from Taranaki / Wanganui / Paraparaumu  To Brown Hut & return from Karamea.
Total cost $2300 / 

Local  flights are based on 1 bike & 1 passenger = $200  example.
Nelson /  Motueka /  Takaka / Brown Hut / Karamea