Paparoa Track
DOC track · West Coast
Paparoa Track is a 51.3 km Great Walk in West Coast with 1,887 m of climbing and a high point of 1,144 m.
The Paparoa Track crosses the Paparoa Range. It takes you through alpine tops, limestone karst landscapes, thriving rainforests and provides breath-taking views.
Track stats
| Distance | 51.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 days one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Great Walk |
| Elevation gain | 1,887 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,581 m |
| Highest point | 1,144 m |
| Lowest point | 18 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.10700, 171.33985 |
| End | -42.33715, 171.39781 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Huts near the track
- Ces Clark Hut (on the track)
- Pororari Hut (on the track)
- Moonlight Tops Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Paparoa Track GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Paparoa Track: Pororari Hut Track (0.0 km away)
- Pororari River - Bullock Creek Road Track (0.0 km away)
- Pororari River Track (0.0 km away)
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk (1.3 km away)
- Truman Track (1.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Paparoa Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.