Getting there
Directions on how to access the Paparoa Track.

The nearest towns are Blackball, Greymouth and Punakaiki. 

The track can be accessed by road at:

  • Smoke-ho car park at the end of Blackball Road, 8 km north of Blackball.
  • Pororari River Track carpark on SH 6, 1.2 km north of Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki
  • Waikori Road carpark on SH 6, 2.4 km south of Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki

Transport

Several operators provide shuttle services to and from Paparoa Track.

Find transport around the coast (West Coast Tourism).

We recommend leaving your car at your accommodation – Smoke-ho car park is small and for day use only.