Heaphy Track for Walkers from Takaka
Golden Bay Air provides convenient year-round scheduled shuttles, scheduled flights for walkers departing Takaka to walk from Brown Hut (Golden Bay) to Kohaihai (West Coast). Those walking from Kohaihai to Brown Hut can take advantage of discounted fares on Takaka to Karamea legs during the high season.
We also offer a great value Takaka-based Heaphy Track transport packages for walkers.
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.
Minimum fares are required for some services to depart as shown below, but single fares are available on services with existing bookings. Otherwise, you may contact us to book and pay the service minimum. If others book the same leg, we will refund any additional fare paid less a refund fee.
Heaphy Track Flights and Shuttles (Nov-Apr)
| Sector | Depart | Arrive | Days | Fare | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takaka Shuttle bus Brown Hut | 10:20am | 11:10am | Daily | $50pp | 1 |
| Takaka Flight Karamea | 12:30pm | 1:00pm | Daily | $149pp | 1 |
| Karamea Shuttle bus Kohaihai | 1:10pm | 1:30pm | Daily | $30pp | 2 |
| Kohaihai Shuttle bus Karamea | 1:00pm | 1:20pm | Daily | $30pp | 1 |
| Karamea Flight Takaka | 1:30pm | 2:00pm | Daily | $259pp | 1 |
| Brown Hut Shuttle bus Takaka | 11:20am | 12:10pm | Daily | $50pp | 1 |
- See optional pickup and dropoff locations for shuttles from Takaka
Heaphy Track Transport Packages (Nov-Apr)
Our Heaphy Track transport packages are cost-effective combinations of our scheduled flights and scheduled shuttles for different itineraries on the Heaphy Track.
Walk Walking from Brown Hut to Kohaihai
Popular high-season package that combines shuttle Takaka to Brown Hut—then after walking the Heaphy—a shuttle from Kohaihai to Karamea to connect with a flight Karamea to Takaka
| Sector | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Takaka Shuttle bus Brown Hut | 10:20am | 11:10am |
| Kohaihai Shuttle bus Karamea | 1:00pm | 1:20pm |
| Karamea Flight Takaka | 1:30pm | 2:00pm |
- See optional pickup locations for shuttles from Takaka. Note package ends at Takaka Airport, local shuttle dropoffs to other locations available as added extra, please contact us
- Car relocations may be available between Takaka and Brown Hut, contact us
| Availability | Rate |
|---|---|
| Nov-Apr | $319pp |
Walk Walking from Kohaihai to Brown Hut
For those walking the Heaphy Track from Kohaihai to Brown Hut, this great value high-season package combines a flight from Takaka to Karamea with a connecting shuttle to Kohaihai—then after walking the Heaphy—a shuttle from Brown Hut back to Takaka
| Sector | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Takaka Flight Karamea | 12:30pm | 1:00pm |
| Karamea Shuttle bus Kohaihai | 1:10pm | 1:30pm |
| Brown Hut Shuttle bus Takaka | 11:20am | 12:10pm |
- See optional dropoff locations for shuttles to Takaka
| Availability | Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Nov-Apr | Min 2 fares | $219pp |
Heaphy Track Flights and Shuttles (May-Oct)
| Sector | Depart | Arrive | Days | Fare | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takaka Shuttle bus Brown Hut | 10:20am | 11:10am | Daily | $100pp | 2 |
| Takaka Flight Karamea | 12:30pm | 1:00pm | Daily | $259pp | 2 |
| Karamea Shuttle bus Kohaihai | 1:10pm | 1:30pm | Daily | $25pp | 2 |
| Kohaihai Shuttle bus Karamea | 1:00pm | 1:20pm | Daily | $25pp | 2 |
| Karamea Flight Takaka | 1:30pm | 2:00pm | Daily | $259pp | 2 |
| Brown Hut Shuttle bus Takaka | 11:20am | 12:10pm | Daily | $100pp | 2 |
- See optional pickup/dropoff locations for shuttles from Takaka
