Pororari River Track

Excellent moderate hike in river canyon

Great hike through a lovely river canyon. There is no real end point as the trail leads to long trails for multi-day hike. Most people hike to either the first or second swinging bridge, which makes...

Mostly level, River View

Nice track to stretch your legs and view the flora and fauna. The track wanders along the river so you get some great viewing points.

Glorious end to the Paparoa Track

Such variety of sights and sounds in this section of track, easily accessible from the carpark. Suggest doing a clockwise loop.

Good, long walk

This was a good long walk, would be good to do in summer, as can get down to river at a few points. Didn't get to end, but good for children (with plenty of food and water).

Experience Punakaiki

We did the Pororari Punakaiki loop track. The native forest is so West Coast! To fully immerse yourself in this area, I recommend doing this loop. We started at the Punakaiki River end and timed it...