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OSM map layer · LineString
-42.22, 171.41 · rel 10462885
-42.22, 171.41 · rel 10462885
Paparoa Track
51,3 km from Blackball to Punakaiki through alpine terrain and mountains.
Blackball
→
Punakaiki
linear
51,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
20
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× Attraction
1× viewpoint
2× summit
Derelict stamping battery
Attraction ·
41 m off route
43,1 km
84%
Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
51,3 km
100%
Pororari River Track Trailhead
Attraction ·
on the route
51,3 km
100%
Punakaiki Canoes
Attraction ·
103 m off route
51,3 km
100%
Mount Anderson
summit ·
162 m off route
51,3 km
100%
Croesus Knob
summit ·
329 m off route
51,3 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Paparoa Track is 51.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Paparoa Track takes approximately 12h 47min to complete.
No, Paparoa Track is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Blackball to Punakaiki. Plan ahead for return transport.
Paparoa Track starts at Blackball.
Paparoa Track is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Paparoa Track is maintained and managed by DOC.
Yes, Paparoa Track is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.