Paparoa Track
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New Zealand New Zealand
General information about Paparoa Track
Difficulty
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

The best time to hike the Paparoa Track is:

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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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The best time to hike the Paparoa Track is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifics
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!
Route planning

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
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Paparoa Track

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