From the Pororari River car park, the track passes through lush rainforest with glades of nikau palms. It then climbs through beech forest interspersed with northern rata and sidles through a spectacular gorge. From the upper Pororari River valley, it climbs to Pororari Hut where there are stunning 360 degree views.
Follow the same track back to car park.
Facts:
- Advanced: Grade 4
- 2 hr 30 min – 3 hr 30 min one way
- 16 km one way | 17.1 km one way return via same track
- Dog access: No dogs
Getting there:
The track starts from the Pororari River carpark on SH6, 1.2 km north of Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki
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Brochures:
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