The best running trails in the Paparoa Range
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Last updated: October 26, 2025
73
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1. Lookout – Punakaiki Cavern loop from Blackball
11.3km
01:27
310m
300m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
19
runners
2. Erua Moana – Kararo Beach loop from Greymouth
13.6km
01:31
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
18
runners
3. Kararo Beach loop from Blaketown
6.58km
00:48
10m
10m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
(1)
12
runners
4. Pororari River – Punakaiki Cavern loop from Blackball
20.5km
02:34
370m
370m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
14
runners
5. Grey River Mouth loop from Greymouth
7.52km
00:47
10m
10m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
10
runners
6. Grey River Mouth loop from Blaketown
12.0km
01:17
40m
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
runners
7. Running loop from Westport
10.3km
01:08
10m
10m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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7
runners
8. Point Elizabeth Lookout loop from Runanga
4.69km
00:31
90m
90m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
runners
9. Cattle warf fishing platform loop from Westport
9.44km
01:02
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4
runners
10. Mount Watson – Mount Leitch loop from Blackball
22.4km
03:13
980m
980m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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