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Leslie - Karamea Track

Location

Flora car park
Roads from Nelson and Motueka meet the Motueka River at Ngatimoti where a bridge crosses to West Bank Road. The unsealed Graham Valley Road climbs steeply to Flora car park where there is a coin phone, toilet and information shelter.

Wangapeka Track (eastern end)
From Tapawera follow the signposts west to the Wangapeka Valley. While there is a swingbridge for foot traffic, the Dart River may not be passable by vehicles after heavy rain. There is an information kiosk and public telephone at Prices Creek, just before the track entrance. A public telephone is nearby.

Wangapeka Track (western end)
From the West Coast road, turn off at Little Wanganui and drive inland on Wangapeka Road to the car park where the track begins.

Description

The Leslie–Karamea Track is one of the region’s premier semi-wilderness experiences, situated in the middle of Kahurangi National Park. It is a 3–4 day link through the earthquake-torn Karamea Valley, between Flora car park and the Wangapeka Track; 6–9 days are needed to get from road end to road end.

The Leslie–Karamea is classified as a tramping track. It is marked but not benched, and quite rough in places. Many of the streams along the track are not bridged and flood-prone. Strong footwear, backcountry experience and a good level of fitness are required for any trip into this area.

• Undertake this track only if you are an experienced tramper. Be prepared with warm, waterproof clothing and extra food. Rivers can rise quickly. Do not cross when they are swollen.

Distance

91.0 km

Level

Hard

Amenities

• Birds
• Carpark
• Fishing
• Historical
• Huts
• Plant Life
• Tramping

Source

www.doc.govt.nz

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