The best walks and hikes in the Paparoa Range
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Last updated: October 13, 2025
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1. Pancake Rocks – Pororari River loop from Blackball
12.7km
03:40
310m
310m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
(47)
415
hikers
2. Blowholes at Pancake Rocks – Pancake Rocks loop from Blackball
1.39km
00:22
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(26)
223
hikers
3. Pororari River Valley – Pororari River loop from Blackball
7.37km
02:12
230m
230m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(14)
119
hikers
4. Coal Creek Falls loop from Runanga
3.40km
00:56
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(7)
54
hikers
5. Point Elizabeth – Point Elizabeth Lookout loop from Runanga
4.68km
01:18
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(4)
57
hikers
6. Pororari River – Pororari River Valley loop from Blackball
13.6km
03:59
380m
380m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(6)
43
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(5)
37
hikers
8. Mangatini Falls – Watson's Mill Historic Site loop from Hector
18.6km
05:02
250m
250m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
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34
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9. Ballroom Overhang loop from Blackball
11.4km
03:20
290m
290m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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7
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10. Pororari River Valley – Blowholes at Pancake Rocks loop from Blackball
4.76km
01:21
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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