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Paparoa Track

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51 km Length
approx. 3 days Duration
1.550 m Elevation gain
1.850 m Elevation loss
1.135 m Highest point
Oct–Apr Best time to go

Overview of the Paparoa Track

Difficulty
Length 51 km
Elevation gain 1.550 m
Elevation loss 1.850 m
Highest Point 1.135 m · near Mount Ryall
Lowest Point 10 m · Punakaiki
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

51 km
1.550 m
1.850 m
near Mount Ryall
1.135 m
Punakaiki
10 m

Best time to go

October – April
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About the trail

The Paparoa Track runs for a length of 51 kilometers through New Zealand.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 3 days to walk the Paparoa Track.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.

You can stay overnight in unmanaged huts.

Wild camping is not allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Paparoa Track

Dogs are not allowed on the trail!
Self-supply (There is no possibility to buy food on the way).
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is not allowed
No power supply on the trail
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing prohibited
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
No sections accessible
Sometimes a lot of mosquitoes!

Getting there & route: Paparoa Track

Arrival

You will arrive to Paparoa Track via Christchurch International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Rental car. Duration approx. 4 hours.

Departure

Departure from Paparoa Track is via Christchurch International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Rental car / Cab. Takes about 5 hours.

Accommodation

  • in unmanaged huts

Loneliness

Hardly any other people and you sleep in huts/tents with no contact to villages

Stage plan for the Paparoa Track

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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