Punakaiki - Pororari River Loop
West Coast, New Zealand
Loop trail in West Coast, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 6.8 mi (11 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 561 ft (171 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 30 min
- High point
- 440 ft (134 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from start
- Visitor center: Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre & i-SITE 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from start
- Cave: Punakaiki Cavern 3 mi (4.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3 mi (4.8 km) from start
- Cave 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Punakaiki Canoes 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Pororari River Track Trailhead 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Lookout 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Punakaiki - Pororari River Loop
How long is Punakaiki - Pororari River Loop?
Punakaiki - Pororari River Loop is 6.8 mi (11 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 30 min. It climbs 561 ft (171 m) in total, up to a high point of 440 ft (134 m).
How hard is Punakaiki - Pororari River Loop?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Punakaiki - Pororari River Loop?
6 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Punakaiki - Pororari River Loop?
Drinking water on the way at 2.7 mi (4.3 km). Toilets: 1.1 mi (1.8 km), 2.6 mi (4.2 km).
Is Punakaiki - Pororari River Loop shaded?
Partly shaded (60% under trees).
What can you do on Punakaiki - Pororari River Loop?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Punakaiki - Pororari River Loop?
Punakaiki Rocks Garden Bar, 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Punakaiki - Pororari River Loop?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Punakaiki - Pororari River Loop
- Inland Pack Track Paparoa National Park · Hard · 11.8 mi (19 km)
- Paparoa Track Paparoa National Park · Expert · 32.1 mi (51.6 km)
- Paparoa Track Paparoa National Park · Expert · 30.3 mi (48.8 km)
- Pororari River Track Paparoa National Park · Hard · 8.6 mi (13.8 km)
- Paparoa Track Paparoa National Park · Expert · 31.9 mi (51.3 km)
- Ballroom Overhang Paparoa National Park · Hard · 7.2 mi (11.6 km)
- Croesus Knob Trail Roaring Meg Ecological Area · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Moonlight Track West Coast · Expert · 9.8 mi (15.8 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap