Walking Tracks

This is just a small selection of the many great local walks. Others I have not included are the Croesus track (Barrytown), Bullock Creek (just past Punakaiki) , Coal Creek (Runanga), Point Elizabeth (Rapahoe), Motukiekie Beach and 10 mile

One of the stunning views from a lookout at the Punakaiki Loop track. featuring steep, Limestome pancake shaped cliffs covered in green vegetation and shrubs, with the ocean visible through a narrow opening between the cliffs under an light blue sky.

Punakaiki Loop Track

A short 20 minute paved loop track directly opposite the shops at Punakaiki, showcasing the amazing pancake rocks, stunning sea views and dramatic wave action. Time your trip for high tide to maximise your chances of seeing the blowholes in action.
Wave smoothed rocks, Paparoa mountains and Pacific ocean view to the south of the viewing platform at the Truman Track 2 minutes north of Punakaiki.

Truman Track

A short bush walk to an amazing beach with a waterfall. Best time to visit is low tide so you can clamber over to the small island and look for crabs and starfish. Take care not to get caught in the boisterous waves at high tide
Sunlight filters through the canopy of lush nikau palms on the Pororari Track in Punakaiki

Pororari Track 

My fav track walking through gorgeous nikau palms alongside the deep green Pororari River as it winds through huge limestone cliffs. I usually walk an hour to the swingbridge. You can also do the loop track to the Punakaiki river. This track is also the start of the new Great walk- the Paparoa Track.
Shelly, hot and bothered after conquering the one hour climb to the top of Mount George which offers dramatic 360 degree views of the coastline and surrounding mountains on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand

Mount George

A challenging 1 hour to the top (for me anyway) uphill walk with an awesome 360 Panoramic view and interesting vegetation I have not seen elsewhere.  One section has a metal ladder and rope you have to scramble to scale a small cliff section.  Start of the track is hard to find and parking is limited.