The Paparoa Track crosses the famous Paparoa Range, taking you through alpine tops, limestone karst landscapes, and thriving rainforests, all the time providing picturesque views.
Unravel a captivating story of nature’s magnificence and embark on an iconic hiking journey in the renowned Paparoa Track.
This remarkable 55-kilometre trekking jewel on the South Island of New Zealand will take you through unique terrains, stunning landscapes, lush rainforests, and breathtaking alpine tops.
The Paparoa trail is built for hikers and mountain bikers as it is a shared track purposely designed for trekking and cycling.
You can journey across this timeless Great Walk and discover its wondrous marvels and heartwarming story, including the historic Pike 29 Memorial Track that was purposely built to honour and remember the casualties of the Pike River Mine disaster.
Start your thrilling adventure on this unique trail and get the chance to traverse through the Paparoa Range and unveil the hidden jewel of this hiking and biking path.
What to Expect
Traversing through the Paparoa hiking and biking trail brings an exhilarating experience. This Great Walk is not to be underestimated since it is also famous for its high rainfall and extreme storms that happen at any time of the year, which can affect the condition and accessibility of the track.
Anticipate a hiking journey filled with thrill and enjoyment as you witness a kaleidoscope of natural wonders.
Embark on an exciting and incomparable trekking adventure on this memorial track as you navigate through its subtropical rainforests that resonate with the symphony of its endemic birdlife.
Unravel breathtaking views of the captivating limestone formations, coastal panorama, and alpine tops in the Paparoa National Park.
Blue Ducks/Whio
Blue Ducks/Whio inhabit the forested upper catchments of clean, fast-flowing streams, including Blackball Creek. Listen out for their call.
Forested Limestone Bluffs
Limestone underlies most of the park and is responsible for the area's amazing landforms – high coastal cliffs, impressive river canyons and delicate cave formations.
Punakaiki and Pancake Rocks
Punakaiki and the famous Pancake Rocks are the starting and finishing point of the Paparoa Great Walk.
Great Spotted Kiwi/Roroa
The Great Spotted Kiwi/Roroa is the largest of NZ's kiwi species. It only lives in the higher parts of the northern South Island. You may hear kiwi calling at night around all three huts here.
Our Paparoa Track Package Options:
Capture the timeless beauty of nature and unveil the captivating story of the 10th Great Walk of New Zealand by going on an enriching hiking adventure with our Paparoa hiking and biking track multi-day package.
Check out our hiking tour package and discover an exciting four-day itinerary led by a professional trekking guide who will help you uncover and appreciate the beauty of the Paparoa trail and fulfil your sense of adventure.
Contact Us to Book a Paparoa Track Tour
Are you up for an enriching adventure along the Paparoa hiking and biking trail? You can turn to New Zealand Walks. Contact us to book a multi-day guided walk package by calling +64 3 5736655.
