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.

Find out more about Pancake Rocks/ Dolomite Point walkway.

Tiropahi walk

Time: Two hours.

Skill level: Easy.

Old bush tramway via milling site, river and limestone bluffs. One river crossing.

Directions

Punakaiki, West Coast, New Zealand, 8783

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Punakaiki Resort

Punakaiki Resort offers superb beachfront accommodation with spectacular coastline and rainforest views, providing the perfect setting to relax and unwind.

$155 - $315

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Underworld Adventures

Underworld Rafting: Is a “Cave Rafting Adventure” in the Paparoa National Park. Located in Charleston.

$185

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Punakaiki Coastal Restoration Project

Book in to support and volunteer at our Punakaiki Coastal Restoration Project with Conservation Volunteers New Zealand. With your help, we are restoring the Sand Plain Forest and planting 170,000 trees on 75 hectares.