7 Days along the Wild West Coast

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What you’ll do

This 7-day roadie is all about chasing waterfalls, soaking in hot pools, hiking through rainforest, and winding your way through some of the wildest landscapes in the country.

You’ll hit a mix of cruisy walks and big climbs, with plenty of time to stop, breathe it in, and sleep somewhere quiet under the stars. It’s rugged, remote, and the kind of trip that sticks with you.

Day Total

209.6 km (130.2 mi)

2 hr 54 min

Day 1: Punakaiki to Greymouth

Kick things off with short walks, coastal views, and limestone wonders. This stretch is all about dramatic cliffs, caves, and rainforest trails.

1

Truman Track
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Scenic rainforest walk with coastline
Category
Beach
Direction

2.4 km (1.5 mi)

5 min

2

Pororari River Track
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Scenic trail in New Zealand
Category
Hike
Est. Duration
1-2h
Direction

881 m (0.5 mi)

1 min

3

Punakaiki Cavern
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Limestone cave
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

335 m (0.2 mi)

4

Pancake Rocks Lookout
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Incredible rock formations and blowholes
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

27.9 km (17.3 mi)

22 min

5

Nine Mile Lookout
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Nice coastal lookout
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

9.3 km (5.8 mi)

9 min

6

Coal Creek Falls
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Forest walk to waterfall
Category
Waterfall
Direction

168.8 km (104.9 mi)

2 hr 14 min

7

Otto/MacDonalds Camping Area
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Scenic camping by Lake
Category
Campsite
Est. Price
$
Direction

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