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Paparoa Track
New Zealand
Worth knowing
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.
Facts about Paparoa Track
Difficulty
- demanding
Length
51 km
Elevation gain
1.550 m
Elevation loss
1.850 m
Highest Point
near Mount Ryall / 1.135 m
Lowest Point
Punakaiki / 10 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
51 km
1.550 m
1.850 m
near Mount Ryall
1.135 m
Punakaiki
10 m
You have the following accommodation options on the Paparoa Track
- in unmanaged huts
Solitude on the Paparoa Track
Hardly any other people and you sleep in huts/tents with no contact to villages
The best time to hike the Paparoa Track is:
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Arrival to the Paparoa Track
You will arrive via Christchurch International Airport.
You can get to Starting point via Mietwagen. Duration approx. 4 hours.
Departure from the Paparoa Track
Departure is via Christchurch International Airport.
You can get to the airport per Mietwagen / Taxi. Takes about 5 hours.
Useful links to the Paparoa Track
- Official website of the trail
- The following websites offer you further information: Link 1 Link 2
- You can find a PDF with further information here:
Our recommendation for hiking maps and hiking guides to the Paparoa Track
Map and elevation profile of the Paparoa Track
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