The Best Trails in West Coast (New Zealand)

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Photo of Paparoa track Great Walk NZ (Smoke-ho car park to Waikori road car park)

Photo of Pororari–Punakaiki Loop Track including Pancake Rocks

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Paparoa track Great Walk NZ (Smoke-ho car park to Waikori road car park)

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near Roa, West Coast (New Zealand)

ecmwl

Distance

32.28mi

Elevation +

6965f

TrailRank

64

The Paparoa Track is one of the official Great Walks in New Zealand. The Paparoa Track is not a circular track. It starts in one point and ends in another one separated by a car drive of 70 Km. You can walk it in eith...

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Pororari–Punakaiki Loop Track including Pancake Rocks

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near Punakaiki, West Coast (New Zealand)

Juneyg

Distance

8.01mi

Elevation +

2352f

TrailRank

62

This combines the southern section of the Paparoa Track, which mountainbikers use, with the Pororari River Track. From the Waikori Road carpark it crosses the Punakaiki River via a footbridge, then over the ridge dividin...

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Alex Knob and Louisa Peak

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near Franz Josef, West Coast (New Zealand)

ecmwl

Distance

9.62mi

Elevation +

3930f

TrailRank

57

The track starts at the parking next to the Franz Josef Glacier road. The parking is not too big and the area is quite popular so better be early to make sure you find a spot to park. This is a DOC track (Alex Knob trac...

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Cape Foulwind to the seal colony

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near Carters Beach, West Coast (New Zealand)

Juneyg

Distance

3.68mi

Elevation +

489f

TrailRank

56

Stunning wee tramp to see the seals and few Wekas on the way. Easy to find but dress for all weathers!

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Charming Creek Walkway

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near Ngakawau, West Coast (New Zealand)

dukeigi
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Distance

4.64mi

Elevation +

666f

TrailRank

40

Old mining track following rails with lots of old mining "stuff" to be discovered. Some paths through dark tunnels, so bring a phone or headlamp. Kids and adults will love it. Heaps of fun. from http://www.nzfrenzy.co...

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Fox River to Ballroom Overhang

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near Tiromoana, West Coast (New Zealand)

Port flora
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Distance

4.54mi

Elevation +

1558f

TrailRank

39

This is a tough hike up the Fox River to an area known as the Ballroom Overhang. Depending on your path, there are 6 or 7 river crossings and with water levels high and the water cold it can make for very uncomfortable c...

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Mount Bovis (1252 m) Paparoa National Park (New Zealand)

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near Punakaiki, West Coast (New Zealand)

ecmwl

Distance

12.60mi

Elevation +

3934f

TrailRank

39

The Mt Bovis Route is an official track from the Department Of Conservation (DOC) in New Zealand. Note that DOC rates this track as Expert: Route and describes it as "Suitable for fit, experienced and well-equipped peop...

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Fox Glacier View Road

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near Fox Glacier, West Coast (New Zealand)

juic3r

Distance

4.42mi

Elevation +

492f

TrailRank

38

So, the nice track that allowed to see the glacier from up close is gone in a mudslide in March 2019. So now the access road has to be walked instead, and the views are from farther away. On mid November, they are still ...

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Pororari-Punakaiki Loop, Paparoa National Park, New Zealand

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near Punakaiki, West Coast (New Zealand)

jimmyangel

Distance

7.14mi

Elevation +

568f

TrailRank

38

Beautiful hike up the Pororari river connecting with the Punakaiki river and passing through the Pancake Rocks. The Pororari river is very beautiful, almost magical, with its tea-colored waters gently flowing through an ...

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Napoleon Hill - Wairau River Caves

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near Totara Flat, West Coast (New Zealand)

jengav.irvine

Distance

11.13mi

Elevation +

774f

TrailRank

38

Entry from Napoleon Hill side however it is private land so you have to gain $$ access first. Great drive through, some quite intense steep ruts at the beginning, long tall caves towards the end and easy driving up the r...

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Fox River Bridge to the Ballroom Rock Shelter

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near Tiromoana, West Coast (New Zealand)

Kotare

Distance

3.55mi

Elevation +

791f

TrailRank

37

Fantastic longer day walk. Follow the Fox River up to the impressive Ballroom Rock Shelter. About a 12km return journey - 2.5 hours each way Leave your vehicle at the Fox River Bridge car park and follow the marked trac...

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Nelson NP - Lake Daniels to Lake Rotoroa

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near Springs Junction, West Coast (New Zealand)

Shatkins

Distance

60.55mi

Elevation +

16230f

TrailRank

36

This tramp was 80% off track traversing three mountain ranges. The tracks we did follow were extensively damaged by recent floods. However, this was a spectacular hike meeting only a handful of other hikers in the Glenro...

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Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand

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near Franz Josef, West Coast (New Zealand)

jimmyangel

Distance

4.08mi

Elevation +

486f

TrailRank

36

This walks takes you to the end of the Franz Josef Glacier (terminal face). It follows the riverbed until reaching the viewpoint of the glacier with some interesting waterfalls along the way. A short detour to the Sentin...

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Callery Gorge/Bridge walk and Tatare tunnel walks combined.

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near Franz Josef, West Coast (New Zealand)

Juneyg

Distance

7.10mi

Elevation +

820f

TrailRank

36

Well marked trails. Be prepared with a good torch and good waterproof footwear if you go into the tunnel.

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Scott’s Beach and Big Rock Beach walk

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near Oparara, West Coast (New Zealand)

Landenverzamelaar

Distance

6.84mi

Elevation +

1404f

TrailRank

35

A must do walk if you are staying in Karamea. It is an easy walk through stunning rain forest along ridges with big crashing waves on the side to two beautiful beaches. All the while with beautiful vistas of the mountain...

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Roberts Point - Peters Pool, Douglas Bridge and Rope Creek Bridge from Franz Josef

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near Franz Josef, West Coast (New Zealand)

Extreme Motorhoming Adventures

Distance

9.12mi

Elevation +

1906f

TrailRank

35

Trail from Franz Josef passing through: - Peters Pool (0.3 mi) - Douglas Bridge (0.8 mi) - Rope Creek Bridge (2.1 mi)

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New Zealand-Franz Josef Glacier Walk via Sentinel Rock

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near Franz Josef, West Coast (New Zealand)

fromerobrion

Distance

4.08mi

Elevation +

791f

TrailRank

34

Walk up to the face of the glacier (safety barrier) and a quick detour to Sentinel Rock on our way back to the carpark.

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Mount George track (West Coast)

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near Rapahoe, West Coast (New Zealand)

ecmwl

Distance

1.05mi

Elevation +

689f

TrailRank

34

This is a nice short walk, less than 2 Km long, on the West Coast of New Zealand that goes up Mount George. The track starts right on highway 6, a few meters after passing the Ten Mile Creek road, north of Greymouth. Yo...

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Croesus track

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near Barrytown, West Coast (New Zealand)

iaandueza

Distance

4.91mi

Elevation +

705f

TrailRank

33

Beautiful hike, but you need to consider some things: 1. The trail has no maintenance 2. There’re orange plastic marks (not at the beginning) 3. Start early in the morning 4. Use a GPS 5. Easy to get lost if it’s dark A...

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ROBERTS POINT TRACK - FRANK JOSEF GLACIER

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near Franz Josef, West Coast (New Zealand)

hombresinrastro

Distance

7.93mi

Elevation +

2500f

TrailRank

32

A very demanding track, full of beautiful water streams, with astonishing views of the glacier at Roberts point. Many helicopters crossing over your head all the time, you have to get used to their noise (08-01-2019).

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Big River Hut

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near Merrijigs, West Coast (New Zealand)

jengav.irvine

Distance

15.23mi

Elevation +

715f

TrailRank

31

Fun drove to Big River Hut, few little lies etc on the way to see. Big area at the end, space to park and camp or walk a little up to the hut. The river can rise pretty quick and that’s your only access in and out so be ...

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Mistake hut shortcut across to potts

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near Whataroa, West Coast (New Zealand)

un33k

Distance

19.17mi

Elevation +

476f

TrailRank

30

Mistake hut shortcut across to potts. Rangitata River was low. Time includes an hour stoped for lunch.

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Robert’s Point, Franz Josef Glacier, NZ

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near Franz Josef, West Coast (New Zealand)

agonort

Distance

8.61mi

Elevation +

2024f

TrailRank

30

Very rocky and not very well maintained. You need to climb rocks and use hands many times. It can be really slippery in a wet day. Some ups and downs. Four swing bridges to cross. It goes under the woods with no views at...

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Valley & Fenian Track

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near Oparara, West Coast (New Zealand)

Landenverzamelaar

Distance

7.84mi

Elevation +

1266f

TrailRank

30

Beautifull walk, especially the part from the arches car park to sunshine flat hut. The hut is 1 hour one way from the arches car park. The track is an easy and good path through ferns and dense Forrest. There is no tran...

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Lewis Tops Track, Lewis Pass

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near Maruia Springs, West Coast (New Zealand)

jbro

Distance

8.16mi

Elevation +

3435f

TrailRank

30

Spectacular day trip up the Lewis Tops track. The purpose of the trip was to get a glimpse of the peaks 'The Apprentice', 'Lucretia', & 'Mt Technical' and assess the feasibility to complete these in a day. On conclusion,...

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