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PAPAROA NATIONAL PARK
Calling Code: +64 3
At 30,000 hectares in size, the Paparoa National Park is home to one of the
West Coast's most interesting sites, the amazing
Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki. These are a series of eroded limestone rocks moulded by the nurturing
hands of Mother Nature into what appears to be a giant stack of pancakes. Nearby are an angry mob
of blowholes which periodically spew forth great waves of water.
The Croesus Track offers trekkers a challenging and scenic expedition but a longer walk is the Inland Pack Track which
runs for some 25km through rugged, unfriendly terrain.
Paparoa lies inland off Hwy 6 between Westport and Greymouth.
A regular bus service is provided to the area by Intercity and tours are available from Greymouth.
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