Tramps and walks on the northern West Coast of New Zealand
Tiropahi Track
This is an old forestry railway embankment that follows the Tiropahi River through pristine rainforest.
The Fox River to Bullock Creek
The Fox River-Bullock Creek walk is the first section of this route. It is a full on day tramp with many river crossings. You can camp at the Ballroom Overhang. Start from SH6 at the Fox River car park or about 6.5 km up...more
Fox River Caves
The Fox River caves are about 1.5 hours walking along the north bank (true right) of the Fox River. Clearly sign posted along SH6, immediately north of the Fox River Bridge is a car park. This is about 12 km north of Pun...more
Truman Track
About 3 km north of Punakaiki is the Truman Track. The effort-enjoyment ratio is very hard to beat. An easy 15-min walk leads initially through thick native forest. The influence of the sea becomes apparent as the vegeta...more
Bullock Creek to Pororari River
This is the middle section of the Inland Pack track and leads through limestone country. Do not stray off the track, the numerous tomos (vertical shafts), chasms and sink holes are well hidden by vegetation. Start either...more
Pororari River to Punakaiki River
Before there was the technology to build the coastal road from Fox River to Punakaiki an inland route was followed right through what is now Paparoa National Park. This is part of the Inland Pack Track. Start at either t...more
The Pancake Rocks
Dolomite Point is usually referred to as the Pancake Rocks. An absolute must for everybody travelling along the West Coast. The track to the Pancake Rocks starts immediately opposite to the Punakaiki Information Centre. ...more
Pororari River Walk
The Pororari River track starts at the bridge crossing the Pororari River, 1 km north of the DOC visitor centre. Car parking is available at the bridge. The track follows the Pororari River upstream into the Paparoa Nati...more
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