Paparoa National Park

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The famous "Pancake Rocks" at Paparoa National Park

Paparoa National Park is on the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand.

It was established in 1987 and encompasses 306 km². The park ranges from on or near the coastline to the peak of the Paparoa Ranges. A separate section of the park is to the north and is centered at Ananui Creek.

The park protects a limestone karst area. The park contains several caves, one of which is a commercial tourist attraction. The majority of the park is forested with a wide variety of vegetation.

The park was the site of the 1995 Cave Creek disaster where a scenic overlook collapse killed fourteen people.

The small village of Punakaiki lies on the edge of the park.

See also

• National parks of New Zealand

External link

• [Department of Conservation information on Paparoa National Park]

Paparoa National Park

National Parks of New Zealand
North Island	South Island		Stewart Island
Egmont National Park Te Urewera National Park Tongariro National Park Whanganui National Park	Abel Tasman National Park Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Arthur's Pass National Park Fiordland National Park Kahurangi National Park	Mount Aspiring National Park Nelson Lakes National Park Paparoa National Park Westland National Park	Rakiura National Park

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