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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 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 fare minimums

Heaphy Track Flights and Shuttles (Nov-Apr)

Outbound Depart Arrive Fare
Takaka Shuttle bus Brown Hut 10:20am 11:10am $50pp
Takaka Flight Karamea 12:30pm 1:00pm $169pp
Karamea Shuttle bus Kohaihai 1:10pm 1:30pm $30pp
Inbound      
Kohaihai Shuttle bus Karamea 1:00pm 1:20pm $30pp
Karamea Flight Takaka 1:30pm 2:00pm $259pp
Brown Hut Shuttle bus Takaka 11:20am 12:10pm $50pp

Heaphy Track Transport Packages (Oct-May)

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

Lisa crossing the old Heaphy Track bridge in 2012
Heaphy ex Takaka (walk 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 Min Fares Rate
Nov-Apr $319pp
May & Oct $319pp
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Walk Walking from Kohaihai to Brown Hut

Map showing Golden Bay Air flight and shuttle routes between Karamea, Takaka, Nelson, Nelson, and Brown Hut
Heaphy ex Takaka (walk 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
Availability Min Fares Rate
Nov-Apr $229pp
May & Oct $229pp
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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.

Outbound Depart Arrive Fare Min
Takaka Shuttle bus Brown Hut 10:20am 11:10am $50pp 6
Takaka Flight Karamea 12:30pm 1:00pm $169pp 2
Karamea Shuttle bus Kohaihai 1:10pm 1:30pm $30pp 2
Inbound       Min
Kohaihai Shuttle bus Karamea 1:00pm 1:20pm $30pp 2
Karamea Flight Takaka 1:30pm 2:00pm $259pp 2
Brown Hut Shuttle bus Takaka 11:20am 12:10pm $50pp 6

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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

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