National Parks
Parks and Attractions In The Area
Paparoa National Park
The West Coast boasts 5 of the country's 14 National Parks, including Kahurangi, Paparoa, Arthur's Pass, Westland, and Mount Aspiring. Come and see for yourself, in your own backyard, why New Zealand's national parks are the greatest in the world.
Punakaiki
Beautiful walks, excellent swimming and the famous Pancake Rocks.
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Kahurangi National Park:
Heaphy Track
Begins here, can take up to 4 days, but many other short tracks exist, such as Scott's Beach track which takes you to a secluded beach, and Nikau Palm Walk, going through dense palm forest.
Oparara Basin
Limestone caves and magnificent arches soaring high in the air