Walking & hiking
Punakaiki Walks
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Walks in the Punakaiki area of the West Coast of New Zealand.
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Truman track
Time: 15 Minutes.
Skill level: Easy.
This walk emerges from the sub tropical rainforest to a spectacular coastline with cliffs and sea caves.
Pororari River walk
Time: 1 hour.
Skill level: Moderate.
The first 15 minutes of this walk takes you to a seat overlooking a spectacular view of the river gorge and limestone cliffs - 1km north of the Visitor Centre on SH6.
Pancake Rocks / Dolomite Point walkway
Time: 20-minutes.
Skill level: Easy.
Blowholes and spectacular rock formations, ocean views, SH 6, midway between Westport and Greymouth.
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Tiropahi walk
Time: Two hours.
Skill level: Easy.
Old bush tramway via milling site, river and limestone bluffs. One river crossing.
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