The Department of Conservation (DOC) Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre is located within the Punangairi Visitor Centre in Punakaiki.
About
DOC offers all our usual services alongside the Ngāti Waewae Retail space selling traditional and contemporary Authentic Ngāi Tahu Pounamu, gold and sliver jewellery as well as other local goods and artworks.
The Paparoa Experience which blends Māori Culture with History & Geology - captivating visitors by giving them an immersive insight to the history of the Paparoa National Park.
The Paparoa Whenua Taurikura Eatery selling locally produced food and coffee. As well as the Paparoa Conference Centre.
Visitor centres are staffed by DOC rangers who have firsthand, in-depth local knowledge about:
- Walks and hiking - short walks, multi-day hikes, Great Walks
- Track conditions, weather, and safety
- Hut and Campsite bookings
- Heritage sites
- Cycleways
- Maps
- Marine reserves
- Conservation projects
- Local stories, legends and history - our nature, our people
- Pancake Rocks, and the Blowholes
- Paparoa Track Great Walk
- Pike29 Memorial Track
- Amazing limestone caves
- Spectacular Great coast road
- Beach walks, horse treks and river kayaking
- Walks in the virgin subtropical rainforest of Paparoa National Park
- The Westland Petrel
Location
4224 State Highway 6, Paparoa National Park 7873, New ZealandRelated listings
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