Adams Flat Track
Located in Kahurangi National Park and Karamea area in the West Coast region
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Introduction
Walk to a replica goldminer's hut and the site of the Adams Creek Workings.14 km return | 16 km return return via same track
Dog access
Adams Flat
Time: 2 hr one way
Distance: 7 km one way
From the car park, walk on the old bridle track (Fenian Track) to a clearing known as Adams Flat, named after John Adams, an Irish gold miner who died in his hut on March 2, 1882 aged 49. A replica of a goldminer’s hut stands in the clearing. The grassy area surrounding the hut is a pleasant resting place. Read about Adam's Flat Hut.
Adam Creek Workings and Water Race
Time: 2 hr 40 min one way
Distance: 8 km one way
From Adams Flat, the track to the Adam Creek Workings site is a further 40 minutes. It is from this point that the track standard changes from a ‘walking track’ to a ‘tramping track’ and you will require sturdy footwear as well as a reasonable level of fitness and experience.
Leave Karamea on Oparara Road and follow this for 6 km to the lime works. Turn into Fenian Road and follow this to the car park at the end.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
- Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food. Check gear lists.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help. Share directly or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk. Take a distress beacon.
- Take care of yourself and each other.
Contacts
| Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 731 1895 |
| paparoavc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 4294 Coast Road Punakaiki RD 1 Runanga 7873 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |