Heaphy Track for Walkers from Takaka

Map showing Golden Bay Air flight and shuttle routes between Takaka, Brown Hut, Kohaihai and Karamea

Golden Bay Air provides convenient year-round scheduled shuttles, scheduled flights and full transport packages for people arriving in Takaka to walk from Brown Hut (Golden Bay) to Kohaihai (West Coast). Those walking from Kohaihai to Brown Hut can take advantage of specials on Takaka to Karamea repositioning legs of flights booked by other passengers.

We also offer a great value Takaka-based Heaphy Track transport packages for bikers.

Minimum two fares may apply on services that have no existing bookings. Solo travellers can search and book on existing services, or contact us to book the two-fare minimum. If others then book on the same leg, we will refund any additional fare paid less a refund fee.

We recommend you check out the availability of your Heaphy transport before you book your huts or campsites with the Department of Conservation and check our Heaphy Track Frequently Asked Questions prior to booking.

See also our Heaphy Track Transport for Mountain Bikers from Takaka.

Walking from Brown Hut to Kohaihai

Lisa crossing the old Heaphy Track bridge in 2012

Our Heaphy Track transport package combines our scheduled flights and scheduled shuttles:

Heaphy walk ex Takaka Bus-Fly: High season package that combines shuttle Takaka to Brown Hut, shuttle Kohaihai to Karamea, flight Karamea to Takaka

Bus-Fly Package

Heaphy walk ex Takaka		Fare
Nov-Apr	Per person	$299

The Bus-Fly Package comprises the following legs that can also be booked separately:

Sector	Depart	Arrive	Nov-Apr	May-Oct
Takaka➝Brown Hut	10:20am	11:10am	$50	$100
Kohaihai➝Karamea	1:00pm	1:20pm	$25	$25
Karamea➝Takaka	1:30pm	2:00pm	$249	$249

Walking from Kohaihai to Brown Hut

Map showing Golden Bay Air flight and shuttle routes between Karamea, Takaka, Nelson, Nelson, and Brown Hut

For those walking the Heaphy Track from the West Coast to Golden Bay, Golden Bay Air provides scheduled flights and scheduled shuttles that can be booked for transport between Takaka and Kohaihai, and from Brown Hut back to Takaka.

Flight and shuttle schedule and fares are listed below:

Sector	Depart	Arrive	Nov-Apr	May-Oct
Takaka➝Karamea	12:30pm	1:00pm	$249	$249
Karamea➝Kohaihai	1:20pm	1:40pm	$25	$25
Brown Hut➝Takaka	11:20am	12:10pm	$50	$100

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Testimonials

"Awesome service from these guys. Very professional team with great local knowledge. I recommend GBA for any flights from Wellington into and around the top of the South."
Craig, Kapiti Coast

"Awesome job by Golden Bay Air to organise a group trip (mainly out of Wellington) for the weekend to mountain bike the Heaphy. "
Matt, Wellington

"To have a direct link to our capital city is invaluable to Golden Bay...love it! Quick and easy booking and always friendly service 😉👍"
Neville, Takaka

An excellent scenic tour, the pilot was knowledgeable, personable, and keen to make sure we had a good experience. We enjoyed it very much and would strongly recommend it."
Simon, Auckland