path nr.28 from Rother Wanderführer, Neuseeland
OSM map layer · LineString
-42.12, 171.35 · rel 6207586
-42.12, 171.35 · rel 6207586
Punakaiki - Pororari River Loop
11,0 km from start to finish .
West Coast · -42.12°N ·
171.35°E
11,0km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
views
4
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Cave
4× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× viewpoint
5× Attraction
1× cave
Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
9,6 km
87%
Pororari River Track Trailhead
Attraction ·
on the route
11,0 km
100%
Punakaiki Cavern
cave ·
on the route
11,0 km
100%
Punakaiki Canoes
Attraction ·
76 m off route
11,0 km
100%
Sudden Sound
viewpoint ·
218 m off route
11,0 km
100%
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
Attraction ·
248 m off route
11,0 km
100%
Chimney Pot
Attraction ·
274 m off route
11,0 km
100%
Surge Pool
viewpoint ·
284 m off route
11,0 km
100%
Putai Blowhole seat
viewpoint ·
301 m off route
11,0 km
100%
Putai Blowhole
Attraction ·
318 m off route
11,0 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Punakaiki - Pororari River Loop is 11.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Punakaiki - Pororari River Loop takes approximately 2h 45min to complete.
No, Punakaiki - Pororari River Loop is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Punakaiki - Pororari River Loop starts near coordinates -42.1239, 171.3597.
Punakaiki - Pororari River Loop is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.