The Punakaiki River is a river of the West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows predominantly northwest from its sources in the Paparoa Range, reaching the Tasman Sea two kilometres south of the town of Punakaiki. Most of the river's length is within Paparoa National Park.
| Punakaiki River | |
|---|---|
 Punakaiki River near Punakaiki | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Paparoa Range |
| Mouth | |
• location | Tasman Sea |
| Length | 21 kilometres (13 mi) |
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The Inland Pack Track and the Paparoa Track both commence from the south bank of the river at Waipori Road, where there is a suspension bridge across the river. The section of the trail from the Punakaiki River to the Pororari River is dual-use – shared between walkers and mountain bikers, and serves as the northern entry or exit point of the Paparoa Track.[1]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Inland Pack Track". Department of Conservation. Archived from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
External links edit
Media related to Punakaiki River at Wikimedia Commons
- Punakaiki River at NZ Gazeteer
42°07′S 171°20′E / 42.117°S 171.333°E