Pororari River (I) swingbridge to SH6

A short scenic float through a huge limestone gorge, this could be the last section of a trip on the Inland Packtrack, or a short out and back from Punakaiki.

Thanks to Elias Love for the photos and info.


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Pororari River Track
Its about 1hr up the track to the swingbridge over the Pororari River.

Learn more about the tracks in the area (including the 2 day through trip via the Inland Pack Track) on the Punakaiki Area walks page on the DOC website .

Pororari River (I) swingbridge to SH6
Depending on flows, you might have to start a little lower than the swing bridge. It’s a lovely scenic float back downstream, though you do need to keep your eye out for log jams!

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  1. Martin wilson says:

    We did the river on high flow due to recent rain. It was still grade 1, running clear and no log jams. We started at the new bridge a little further up stream past cave creek confluence.

  2. Scott Morris says:

    Thanks for this one — lovely float it is.

    Just a note that the main track along the river is closed for maintenance. We made a loop out of it instead, taking the inland pack track to the swingbridge for the put in.

    Cheers.

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