Ridgetop views into Golden Bay and Kahurangi National Park. Photo: Dave Mitchell

Parapara Peak Track, Kahurangi National Park

October 2021

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For outstanding views of Golden Bay this full day tramp cannot be beaten. The tough 1200m climb rewards trampers with amazing birdlife and beautiful flora.

The Parapara Peak Track was originally a stock-track, used to drive sheep into the big alpine basin around Boulder Lake. It’s quite a journey and would have been an incredible feat of stockmanship. Cross the Pariwhakaoho River on a series of stepping stones (if the river is running low). A farm 4WD track then skirts […]
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