# Pororari River Track

> A gentle walk beside a limestone gorge lined with nīkau palms and rata, starting near Punakaiki's village.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-pororari-river/

A gentle walk beside a limestone gorge lined with nīkau palms and rata, starting near Punakaiki's village. Allow two hours return for the lower section, and avoid it after heavy rain when the river rises and the track can flood.

- **Nearest town:** Punakaiki, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -42.1090, 171.3300

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Punakaiki to Hokitika: Pancake Rocks, Lake Brunner and Gorge](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzw-punakaiki-hokitika/)

## Nearby

- [Pancake Rocks and Blowholes](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-pancake-rocks/) – 1 km
- [Blackball Historic Mining Village](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-blackball/) – 31 km
- [Cape Foulwind Walkway and Tauranga Bay](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-cape-foulwind/) – 40 km
- [Reefton Powerhouse](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-reefton-powerhouse/) – 44 km

## FAQs

### Where is Pororari River Track?

Pororari River Track is in Punakaiki, New Zealand, at GPS -42.1090, 171.3300.

### Which road trips pass Pororari River Track?

Pororari River Track is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Punakaiki to Hokitika: Pancake Rocks, Lake Brunner and Gorge.

### What is there to see near Pororari River Track?

Places worth a stop nearby: Pancake Rocks and Blowholes (1 km), Blackball Historic Mining Village (31 km), Cape Foulwind Walkway and Tauranga Bay (40 km) and Reefton Powerhouse (44 km).

### When is the best time to visit Pororari River Track?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)