ESCAPE ROUTE

GETTING THERE

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast to Queenstown and Christchurch. Okarito is best reached by car. Intercity buses between Nelson and Fox Glacier and Greymouth and Fox Glacier both stop at the Okarito turn off daily. intercity. co.nz

THE TOUR

Bookings are essential for Okarito Kiwi Tours. Ph: +64 3 753 4330, okaritokiwitours.co.nz

STAYING THERE

Okarito Beach House, 29 The Strand, Okarito. Ph: +64 3 753 4080, okaritobeachhouse.com

EATING THERE

Okarito Kayak Tours make great coffee and are the only cafe in town. okarito.co.nz/ Visitors are advised to bring groceries and other supplies to Okarito.

MORE

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