Punakaiki – Pororari Loop
DOC track · West Coast
Punakaiki – Pororari Loop is a 7.1 km DOC walk in West Coast with 140 m of climbing and a high point of 136 m.
This popular walking track combines the southern section of the Inland Pack Track and the Paparoa Great Walk with the Pororari River Track.
Track stats
| Distance | 7.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 140 m |
| Elevation loss | 136 m |
| Highest point | 136 m |
| Lowest point | 18 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.12632, 171.34525 |
| End | -42.10700, 171.33985 |
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
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Inland Pack Track (0.0 km away)
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk (2.0 km away)
- Paparoa Track (2.2 km away)
- Paparoa Track: Pororari Hut Track (2.2 km away)
- Pororari River - Bullock Creek Road Track (2.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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