Heaphy Track for Bikers from Karamea

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

Golden Bay Air scheduled flights and scheduled shuttles make it easy for bikers parking at Karamea to ride the Heaphy Track.

Bikers riding from Karamea to Brown Hut can take advantage of discounted fares on Takaka to Karamea legs during the high season (November for bikers) and make a same day connection back to Karamea. See the itinerary below for our very cost-effective package.

Those wishing to ride from Brown Hut need to overnight in Takaka between our Karamea to Takaka flight and our morning Takaka to Brown Hut shuttle.

You can search flights and shuttles online but to book seats with bike freight, please contact us.

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 Walkers from Karamea.

Select a season to view our schedule and packages:

Heaphy Track Flights and Shuttles (Nov)

Outbound Depart Arrive Fare Bikes
Karamea Shuttle bus Kohaihai 1:10pm 1:30pm $30pp $10
Brown Hut Shuttle bus Takaka 11:20am 12:10pm $50pp $30
Karamea Flight Takaka 1:30pm 2:00pm $269pp $100
Return        
Takaka Shuttle bus Brown Hut 10:20am 11:10am $50pp $30
Kohaihai Shuttle bus Karamea 1:00pm 1:20pm $30pp $10
Takaka Flight Karamea 12:30pm 1:00pm $269pp $100
  • Karamea to Kohaihai shuttle earlier departure by arrangement

Heaphy Track Transport Packages (Nov)

Our Heaphy Track transport package is a cost-effective combination of scheduled flight and scheduled shuttle for completing the Heaphy Track, starting and finishing in Karamea.

Heaphy riders approach Perry Saddle in winter

Heaphy Track Flights and Shuttles (May-Oct)

Heaphy Track flights and shuttles are scheduled and available for booking during May and October subject to minimum fare numbers, see below. From June to September services operate on demand with the same minimum numbers, contact us to book. Single fares may be available on services with existing bookings.

Outbound Depart Arrive Fare Min Bikes
Karamea Shuttle bus Kohaihai 1:10pm 1:30pm $30pp 2 $10
Brown Hut Shuttle bus Takaka 11:20am 12:10pm $50pp 6 $30
Karamea Flight Takaka 1:30pm 2:00pm $269pp 2 $100
Return          
Takaka Shuttle bus Brown Hut 10:20am 11:10am $50pp 6 $30
Kohaihai Shuttle bus Karamea 1:00pm 1:20pm $30pp 2 $10
Takaka Flight Karamea 12:30pm 1:00pm $269pp 2 $100
  • Karamea to Kohaihai shuttle earlier departure by arrangement

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