Paparoa Track, track in West Coast
Photo and data: Crown Copyright, Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai.

Paparoa Track

TrackWest CoastDOC data as at 20 September 2026

About this place

The Paparoa Track crosses the Paparoa Range. It takes you through alpine tops, limestone karst landscapes, thriving rainforests and provides breath-taking views.

All details

Dogs
No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Track type
Intermediate
Walking time
3 days one way
Mountain bike time
2 days one way
Distance
55.1 km
Trail network
nwn
From
Blackball
To
Punakaiki
Source data
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.42.17691° S, 171.42973° E

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Sources

  • OpenStreetMap Trails · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
  • DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).