Te Ana o Matuku (Teorumata) Cave
Paparoa National Park
- 10 min return by the same track
- Easy
An historic cave on the Paparoa National Park coastline.
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Walking time
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10 min |
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Type
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Return by the same track
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Grade
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Easy |
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Bookings
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No bookings — open access
No — open access
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Starts
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South bank of Fox River, SH6, north of Punakaiki |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BS19
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Altitude
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Sea level
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10m
Altitude change 10m
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This cave was used by Maori and by European explorers travelling the coast. The cave has three entrances and is carved out of radioactive Hawk's Crag breccia rather than the ubiquitous limestone of the area.
To find the cave, cross the road (or follow the trail underneath) on the south bank of Fox River. Cross the grass to a pathway leading past a row of baches. The cave entrance becomes obvious on the right.
ID 353
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