Fox River Caves

Useful Information

Location:	Inland Pack Track Near Westport. Paparoa National Park, between Westport and Greymouth.
Open:	no restrictions. [2008]
Fee:	free. [2008]
Classification:	Karst cave
Light:	bring torch
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Address:	Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre, 4294 Coast Road, Punakaiki, RD 1, Runanga 7873, Tel +64-3-731-1895, Fax +64-3-731-1888. E-mail:
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History

1908	a local sheep farmer installed a toll-gate at the entrance and charged for admission.

Description

Fox River Caves are located at Fox River, hence the name. It is freely accessible and a popular stop for hikers on the Inland Pack Track which follows the river. The cave is comparably easy to visit and has fine speleothems. Hiking clothes and sturdy shoes are a good base for an exploration, we recommend also good lamps (two per person) and if possible a helmet.