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Bed and Bedford (1952).
We loved it here! The bus was amazing, a real piece of art! very cost with everything we needed. And it's only 8 mins walk to the infamous Mussel Inn pub. I can't recommend enough !

Karaka at The Apple Pickers' Cottages
Absolutely loved the stay here on the water! Although the sun was hiding for the few days we were in town, we were able to enjoy the cottage and get some much needed R&R 😊 Elspeth was there to greet us and was a wonderful host. A+++++

Romantic Remote Chalet & Sleep-out
A special place! Stay here if you can - at least 3 nights or more! The chalet was small but cozy and comfortable for 2 of us. Amazing views and great access to the property!

Dovedale Country Getaway – Tranquility & Farm Life
We had a fantastic stay. Emma and Hayden are considerate and thoughtful hosts with great communication, there are thoughtful touches like coffee pods, tea options, games, and extra towels. The bed is comfy and warm with a fabulous view. The hot tub was a bit tricky to light but once it was hot it stayed wonderfully hot. Native birds in abundance, incredible views, well stocked kitchen, great heat pump - everything was excellent, thank you for our stay!

The Beach Bach
Highlights - indoor fire, outdoor fire, stargazing, outdoor batch, no tv, location, sounds of nature, friendly cows, breakfast visitors (one duck and his pukeko mates). Lowlights - we only stayed one night! Will 100% be back!!

Cabbage Tree Cottage at Gentle Annie
Beautiful location just across the road from the beach. There's a wonderful view across the ocean from the lounge in the top floor.

Maruia Mountain Hideout
We were looking for somewhere isolated, unique and memorable and this place delivered in droves. We wanted an escape and we found an oasis. The views to the mountains changes hour by hour as you sit atop the the highest point for miles around. The property had everything we needed and then some - but it was the outdoors spa that won us over. To sit outside in the warmth of the spa under a blanket of stars was truly remarkable - even better to have that solely to ourselves made it even more special. If you have Mariua Mountain Retreat on your wish list, book it now. If you don't, add it now - you won't regret it. NB: for the faint of heart who might feel daunted by the road up to the house - just follow David's instructions and you'll be fine. We drove a little Toyota Corolla and it made it up with no issues. It's a little bumpy in places, but take your time and you'll be up in no time.

Omahanui
Thanks Tika and Paul, great location out the Cape
Your guide to Karamea
All About Karamea
Tucked between lush rainforest and the Tasman Sea on the west coast of New Zealand’s South Island, Karamea offers a taste of Kiwi wilderness.The tiny township, 90 minutes north of the town of Westport, sits on the shore of the Karamea River, which flows into a lagoon at the Karamea Bight. Visitors come to this region to admire spectacular limestone formations such as the Moria Gate Arch and explore more than a million acres of bluffs, sinkholes, and beech forest at nearby Kahurangi National Park.
The area was first settled in the 1870s, primarily by fishermen, gold miners, and farmers. Today, Karamea and the nearby village of Little Wanganui are popular among cave explorers, fishing parties in search of trout on the Karamea River, and surfers. If you’re keen to get out on the waves, Tauranga Bay to the south is a prime spot to dip your board.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Karamea
The busiest season in Karamea is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, between June and August. This is also when Karamea is at its rainiest, with significant precipitation for up to half of the month. As it’s on the edge of the rainforest, Karamea’s relative humidity rarely drops much below 80 percent all year round. The hottest and driest months in Karamea are January through March, when it rarely rains more than once a week. The likelihood of rain roughly doubles from June to October, which tends to be the slowest season for visitors.
One of the area’s biggest events is the Westport Whitebait Festival in October, where locals celebrate the town’s fishing heritage with cooking demonstrations, live music, and all-ages entertainment.
Top things to do in Karamea
Kahurangi National Park
Kahurangi is the second-largest national park in New Zealand and offers wildly varied terrain, from unspoiled rivers to coastal forests and alpine herb fields. Karamea is the gateway to Kahurangi, and there are several hiking options, including single-day treks to Mount Stormy or along the Fenian Track, and the multi-day Heaphy Track and Wangapeka Track.
Honeycomb Hill Caves
The Honeycomb Hill Caves in the Oparara River Basin is a protected area encompassing almost 100 acres of Kahurangi National Park. These stunning natural rock formations carved by the river are best explored via a guided tour; you can combine one with a visit to nearby Honeycomb Arch.
Karamea Bluff
The Tasman Sea Coast, which stretches south from Karamea to Westport, draws surfers, anglers, and hikers to the region. Some of the best views around are from the top of Karamea Bluff. Once you’re up there, you might spot shorebirds and seabirds whirling overhead, including rare species of petrels.
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