Truman Track
Truman Track
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Helena T
Te Anau, New Zealand141 contributions
Aug 2020 • Solo
Was staying at Te Nikau retreat which provided easy access to this track. Beautiful, wild coast line. The first time I visited the tide was coming in which prevented beach access (worth visiting even during high tide). I visited it again during low tide and enjoyed checking out the waterfalls and the cave. Must visit attraction when in Punakaiki.
Written 15 August 2020
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ssg6
Tel Aviv, Israel11 contributions
Sept 2022
The guide in the Visitor's Center told us to go at low tide which was great advice. Then you can go down on the beach and get close to the amazing rock formations. This was really beautiful - we definitely recommend fitting this into your schedule.
Written 30 September 2022
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AJ
San Francisco, CA332 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Beautiful quick walk to the beach. The walk itself to the beach is enjoyable. The beach is lovely. We went on an off and on rainy day and got the beach to ourselves while there. We went probably mid tide and were still able to get out on some of the beach. Go at low tide to be able to further and with more ease. Lovely small waterfall from the rock face down onto the sand. One of our top stops in Punakaiki!
Written 29 December 2023
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Chris T
Christchurch, New Zealand76 contributions
Sept 2020
I was told to look this up on our recent visit so decided to check it out. I have driven past here several times and didn’t know it existed. A 5 minute walk through some bush and then you come out overlooking a secluded beach.
They say sunset there is out of this world
They say sunset there is out of this world
Written 18 September 2020
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Peekaboo
453 contributions
May 2020 • Couples
Beautiful views and nature with the crashing waves of the ocean at its absolute finest. The rock formations and pebbled sand is amazing. Absolute must see. My second visit and hopefully will get there again, amazing!
Written 22 July 2020
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aumeca
Biganos, France67 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Magnificent site! Parking to access it. Around 15 minutes to reach the site, taking a great path through the lush vegetation. The trail is accessible, even for those who are less physically fit. It has to be done.
Written 13 March 2024
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Naomi S
Nelson, New Zealand29 contributions
Jun 2021
I love Truman Track. In fact I love it more than Pancake Rocks. It's stunningly beautiful. When the tide is in you can sea and feel the power of the water, when the tide is out you can walk all the way around to the otherside of the rocks. Love it!
Written 11 June 2021
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Jodz04
Adelaide, Australia273 contributions
Dec 2019
We walked down the track for approx. 15 minutes and came to the viewing platform.. wow what a view! We walked down to the beach and came across a little waterfall flowing onto the sand. A quiet spot with only a couple of families on the beach.
Written 15 January 2020
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Laurel M
Calgary, Canada844 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We walked this short track after visiting the Pancake Rocks. Parking right across the street from the path entrance then an easy 15 minute walk to the beach through the beautiful forest. Lots of signs along the way with descriptors of the trees. Several steps down as you reach the coast then a bit of a jump to get on the beach. Then 15 minutes back to the car makes this a very casual walk. Worthwhile even if you visit at high tide as there is a viewing platform.
Written 14 February 2023
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Irishwriter1916
Boise, ID236 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
We loved the Truman Track experience so much two years ago, we did it again in March, 2015. It is just up the road (north) from Punakaiki Rocks and there is a decent sized parking area at the top of the track. The first portion is through rainforest, with tree ferns and dripping green cover everywhere, birds in profusion! It is all downhill toward the seashore (remember, its UPhill going back!) where you break out of the greenery to stellar sea views both north and south. There is a walkway down to a viewing area for lovely pictures ... and, if the tide is low, an opportunity to go down to the beach level. The sea has sculpted the local rock formations into fascinating shapes and huge formations, so descend if you can. Of course, keep an eye on the tide or better yet, ask at the Punakaiki visitor's center about the best times to head to the Truman Track. We spent an hour the first go-around and almost two the second! Have a grand time!
Written 17 April 2015
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