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Greymouth - Karamea - Greymouth

 
Overview
Day 1
Greymouth to Westport
Day 2
Westport to Karamea
Day 3
Karamea to Reefton
Day 4
Reefton to Greymouth
 

Overview

Start Greymouth / Finish Greymouth
Recommended Length: 4 Days
Distance: 450 km (281 miles)

This itinerary includes some of the most memorable west coast experiences. You’ll discover wild deserted beaches with the Tasman Sea endlessly rolling white-capped and powerful onto the shore. Steep ranges rise inland from the coast, covered in lush native forest. Countless rivers run to the sea, and forest walks depart from the roadside at regular intervals. The Punakaiki rocks, Cape Foulwind seal colony, and the limestone arches and honeycomb caves near Karamea are natural highlights that will have you reaching for your camera. The scenic Buller Gorge leads inland towards charming historic Reefton. And the mighty Grey River carves a route back to your starting point on the coast.


 

 

Route Summary

   
  Travel time:   Km/Miles
Day 1
Greymouth to Westport
1.25 hrs  102/64
Day 2
Westport to Karamea
1.25 hrs  96/60
Day 3
Karamea to Reefton
2.25 hrs  173/108
Day 4
Reefton to Greymouth
1 hr  79/49
Totals for Driving Route 5.75 hrs  450/281

 

 
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