Alborns Walk
Located in Victoria Forest Park in the West Coast region
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Introduction
Walk through old mine workings on this well-graded loop track.2.7 km loop
Dog access
Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to obtain a permit. Other pets on conservation land rule
This loop walk starts from the car park 9 km along Soldiers – Big River Road, which leaves the Reefton highway (SH7) just south of town.
Scattered among old coal-mine workings, you will find remains of makeshift winch equipment, including an old Leyland lorry. You will also see distinctive coal-measure vegetation and views of the Victoria and Paparoa ranges.
Start from the car park 9 km along Soldiers – Big River Road, which leaves the Reefton highway (SH7) just south of town.
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 |
| Reefton Visitor & Service Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 732 8821 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | BDC_CustomerServices_Reefton@bdc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
67–69 Broadway Reefton 7830 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 100 Reefton 7851 |
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