Ballroom Overhang, Paparoa National Park

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Walking up the Fox River to Ballroom overhang. Photo: Dennis Radermacher
An easy track follows the true right of the lower Fox River for a while before eventually getting wet feet on the numerous river crossings. After half an hour, the track offers a short detour to the Fox River Caves, but these are now closed due to a dangerous rock fall above the caves). Continue […]
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