Rongo Backpackers & Gallery, Karamea
We are situated in Karamea, in the sub-tropical far north west coast, a small community isolated from the rest of New Zealand by the mountains of Kahurangi National Park, the only road connection being the spectacular scenic drive over Karamea Bluff from Westport.
Karamea is the start (or finish!) of several popular tramping/hiking trails in the mountains and forests of the Kahurangi, such as the Heaphy Track, Wangapeka and Leslie-Karamea tracks.
Spectacular mountain and coastal scenery and recent improvements in access to the internationally significant Oparara Basin draw an increasing number of visitors to the area, as does the relaxed atmosphere and sub-tropical micro-climate, making Karamea the perfect place to get away from the crowds and have a real West Coast adventure.
Accommodation - Current Special - Every Fourth Night Free!
Rongo offers beds for a total of only 22 people, ensuring it retains a quiet and comfortable atmosphere. However because of this it is worth booking in advance if you are coming here in the peak season (Dec-Jan).
Quality furniture is used throughout the backpackers, with many items handcrafted from local timber, and all rooms (even the toilets) have original artworks from local and overseas artists hanging on the wall (many of which are for sale). Rongo is designed to be environmentally sustainable and features many technologies used in this aim.
Facilities
- Wireless internet
- Well equipped kitchen
- Free tea, coffee, sugar. Herbs, fruits and vegetables from the gardens
- Wood burning fireplace
- Library of books and magazines
- Outdoor Firebath - a must to recover after finishing a track
- The local community FM radio station is also located in our grounds and is frequently enjoyed by our guests.
- Our grounds themselves are an attraction with beautiful and diverse gardens; a cactus garden, herb garden, zen garden and some nice grass to lie back on and soak up Karamea's plentiful sunshine.
Rongo Backpackers & Gallery, Karamea Enquiry Form
Address:
130 Waverley Street
Karamea
West Coast
Phone: +64 3 782 6667
Fax:
Web: Visit website
RATES: Quoted in NZ$, Subject to change.
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Dorm (12 Bed) - $30 per night
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Dorm (4 Bed) - $32 per night
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Doubles - $75 per night
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Twin - $35 per night
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Single Room: $50 per night
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Tent Site: $20 per person per night