Paparoa Track
New Zealand · Oceania · Hut-to-hut · score 63/100
At a glance
| Countries | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Region | South Island (Paparoa NP) |
| Type | Hut-to-hut |
| Length | 56 km |
| Typical duration | 3 days |
| Difficulty | 2/5 (Easy-moderate) |
| Max altitude | 1200 m |
| Best season | late Oct-Apr |
| Start | Smoke-ho carpark (Blackball) |
| End | Punakaiki |
| Permit / guide | DOC hut booking required in season |
| Special gear | wet-weather kit |
Score
63/100
Newest Great Walk (2019), built as a Pike River mine disaster memorial; shared with mountain bikes
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
55-55.7 km; often paired with Pike29 side track
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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