Interactive map · October 2026
Paparoa Track map: all 3 stages, places to stay and services
Every stage of the Paparoa Track, from Smoke-ho car park to Punakaiki. Switch on places to stay and services with the layer button, and tap a stage to open its page with elevation, beds and the nearest help.
StagesPlaces to stayHospitals & health centresPharmacies, shops & ATMsBus stops
The 3 stages
| # | Stage | Distance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smoke-ho car park → Moonlight Tops Hut | 19.5 km | hard |
| 2 | Moonlight Tops Hut → Pororari Hut | 17.1 km | hard |
| 3 | Pororari Hut → Punakaiki | 14.7 km | moderate |
Questions about the map
Where does the Paparoa Track start and end?
The route in this guide runs from Smoke-ho car park to Punakaiki: 51 km in 3 stages, with about 2,190 m of climbing.
Can I use this map offline?
This page needs an internet connection. On the trail, open the route in the free Outest app: it shows the same stages, places to stay and services offline, with your position on the map.
How many places to stay are on the map?
12 places to stay, checked in October 2026, plus 3 hospitals and health centres. The full list with phone numbers is in the accommodation guide.
Take this map offline
Outest has the Paparoa Track with GPS, offline maps, water and places to sleep, stage by stage.