Inland Pack Track

Punakaiki

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Kevin Saff

A bit of mystery up the Inland Pack Track

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Active Steve

One of the viewing spots along the river

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Inland Pack Track

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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Organisation

DOC West Coast

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Punakaiki

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Walking
Free

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Coordinates

-42.0317316370617

171.386082077026

Latitude
-42.0317316370617
Longitude
171.386082077026

Feature	Value	Info
Track Duration	8+ hours (incl overnight) Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.
Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Length	20km and Beyond Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond
DOC Track Category	Tramping track DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required.	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required.
Track Accommodation	Campsite Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Campsite At least one campsite is available on this track to stay at overnight. No huts on this overnight walk	Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Campsite At least one campsite is available on this track to stay at overnight. No huts on this overnight walk
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Pororari River Track
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Fox River Caves and Ballroom Overhang walk
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Cave Creek Kotihotiho Walk
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Truman Track
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Haast Pass Lookout Track
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Dune Lake Walk
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Historic Haast to Paringa Cattle Track
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Smoothwater Bay Track

Reviews

Very wet.
Bullock Creek.
Bullock Creek Track
Nice river walk in rainforest.
Great walk, alone in the wild.

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5.0/5

Absolutely perfect track with miscellaneous landscape.
Maybe on or two toilets would be nice on the way.

Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

Kristyna
5.0/5

Very wet.

Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

Cornelia Stark
4.5/5

Great walk, alone in the wild.

Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in February 2013

Caderet
4.0/5

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.

Reviewed almost 12 years ago

Clare Cannon
5.0/5

Walking along the river surrounded by jungle and canyon, not touristy, you can make long walks and even roundtrips.

Reviewed over 13 years ago and experienced in March 2011

Christine Gschwandtl
4.0/5

4 hour walk taking in the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes then through forest and along river.
Quiet and lots of different scenery.

Reviewed over 13 years ago

Amanda Wells
5.0/5

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 ...

Reviewed almost 14 years ago and experienced in December 2010

TanyaSipling
4.5/5

Nice river walk in rainforest.

Reviewed almost 14 years ago and experienced in April 2010

saraswitzer
4.5/5

Bullock Creek Track

Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in January 2010

Dale W
3.5/5

Bullock Creek.
Lots of rain - better in fine weather.

Reviewed almost 15 years ago

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Inland Pack Track

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Inland Pack Track

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