Karamea vacation rentals
Book unique vacation rentals, houses, and more on Airbnb
Top-rated vacation rentals in Karamea
Guests agree: these vacation rentals are highly rated for location, cleanliness, and more.
Vacation rentals for every style
Get the amount of space that is right for you
Popular amenities for Karamea vacation rentals
Other great vacation rentals in Karamea
Tiny home in Fox River
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 180 reviewsDelightful 1 bedroomed tiny house with sauna
Home in Saint Arnaud
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 186 reviewsLuxury holiday experience in Nelson Lakes district
Rental unit in Marahau
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 302 reviewsAbel Tasman Marahau Self contained, 50m to beach
Earthen home in Kaiteriteri
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 188 reviewsKaiteriteri, Marahau, Split Apple-Kowhai Cottage
Tiny home in Greymouth
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviewsBedford Hideaway - includes Breakfast & free Wi-Fi
Guesthouse in Tasman
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 293 reviewsEnchanting and Stylish Studio
Rental unit in Tata Beach
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 633 reviewsAbel Tasman,Golden Bay,Tata Beach, Estuary views,
Shepherd’s hut in Hanmer Springs
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviewsThe Shepherds Hut - boutique retreat.
Other great vacation rentals in Karamea
Guesthouse in Nelson
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 351 reviewsBeautiful guest house with Ocean View
Home in Collingwood
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 263 reviewsHill View Haven Free Wifi Sleeps 7
Yurt in Cape Foulwind
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 280 reviewsGlamping yurt / hole in the rock accomodation
Farm stay in Cobden
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 205 reviewsThe Mamaku Roost. Spacious in a Peaceful Setting.
Guest suite in Hanmer Springs
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 310 reviewsCasa Maria central accommodation. Walk Everywhere!
Guest suite in Motueka
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviewsThe Beach Kiwi Studio
Hut in Pepin Island
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 204 reviewsPassage Hut, coastal walk to luxury beach hut
Guest suite in Saint Arnaud
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 257 reviewsThe Bach
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.
Destinations to explore
- Nelson Vacation rentals
- Blenheim Vacation rentals
- Hanmer Springs Vacation rentals
- Picton Vacation rentals
- Greymouth Vacation rentals
- Kaiteriteri Vacation rentals
- Punakaiki Vacation rentals
- Motueka Vacation rentals
- Westport Vacation rentals
- Māpua Vacation rentals
- Christchurch Vacation rentals
- Wellington Vacation rentals
- Yurt Rentals United States
- Yurt Rentals United Kingdom
- Castle Rentals United States
- Houseboats United States
- Holiday Caravans United Kingdom
- Private Island Rentals United States
- Farm Houses United States
- Farm Cottages United Kingdom
- Cabin Rentals Australia
- Luxury Cabins United Kingdom
- Luxury Cabins United States
- Holiday Chalets United Kingdom
- Cottage Rentals United States
- Holiday Cottages United Kingdom
- Mansion Rentals United States
- Villa Rentals United Kingdom
- Holiday Bungalows United Kingdom
- Bungalow Rentals United States
- Condo Rentals United States
- Holiday Apartments Australia
- Holiday Houses United States
- Holiday Houses United Kingdom
- Private Holiday Rentals United Kingdom
- Big House Rentals United States
- Big Cottages Australia
- Large Villas United Kingdom
- House Rentals with a Pool United States
- Cabin Rentals with a Pool United States
- Villas with a Pool United Kingdom
- Apartments with a Hot Tub United States
- Holiday Cottages with a Hot Tub United Kingdom
- Beach Cabins United States
- Beach Condos United States
- Beachfront Rentals United States
- Beach Houses United Kingdom
- Beach Villas United Kingdom
- Coastal Cottages United Kingdom
- Pet-Friendly Vacation Rentals United States
- Pet-Friendly Beach Rentals United States
- Pet-Friendly Cabin Rentals United States
- Dog-Friendly Cottages United Kingdom
- Luxury Dog-Friendly Cottages United Kingdom
- Family travel hub Tips and inspiration
- Family budget travel Get there for less
- Vacation ideas for any budget Make it special without making it spendy
- Travel Europe on a budget How to take the kids to Europe for less
- Outdoor adventure Explore nature with the family
- Bucket list national parks Must-see parks for family travel
- Kid-friendly state parks Check out these family-friendly hikes