Inland Pack Track
Punakaiki
11 Rankers Reviews
10 Face-to-Face
4 Punakaiki
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The Inland Pack Track was created in the mid 1800's for gold miners to move through the area. It is recommended you take two days to walk it, starting at the southern end of the track nearest Punakaiki, and walking north towards Fox River.
There are no huts along the 25km track, and it is recommended that you take a tent and stay overnight in the Ballroom Overhang, where there is shelter from the worst the weather can throw at you. There are many river crossings along the Inland Pack Track, so a fine weather forecast is a must. New Zealand bush rivers and streams can rise very quickly following rainfall, and a swollen river should never be crossed.
Punakaiki River - Bullock Creek - Ballroom Overhang - Fox River Mouth
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Reviews
Kristyna
Ranking: 10/10
Absolutely perfect track with miscellaneous landscape. Maybe on or two toilets would be nice on the way.
Cornelia Stark
Ranking: 10/10
Very wet.
Caderet
Ranking: 9/10
Great walk, alone in the wild.
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Clare Cannon
Ranking: 8/10
Awesome views, the middle just before you reach the campsite is the best. Be prepared for many river crossings - bring sandals! Do not attempt after heavy rain.
Christine Gschwandtl
Ranking: 10/10
Walking along the river surrounded by jungle and canyon, not touristy, you can make long walks and even roundtrips.
Amanda Wells
Ranking: 8/10
4 hour walk taking in the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes then through forest and along river. Quiet and lots of different scenery.
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TanyaSipling
Ranking: 10/10
We chose this guided walk with Zane from Havenz in Punakaiki. The walk is around 3 1/2 hours long and has some amazing scenery. The rainforest is like a movie set and having a guide who really knows his stuff was an added bonus. Having the story of New Zealand told by a native who is obviously very passionate about history, geology and plants is something we would very much recommend. Shame it rained for most of the walk, but thats New Zealand ...
saraswitzer
Ranking: 9/10
Nice river walk in rainforest.
Dale W
Ranking: 9/10
Bullock Creek Track
Ferth
Ranking: 7/10
Bullock Creek. Lots of rain - better in fine weather.
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