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Truman Track

Punakaiki, New Zealand
Ranked #3 of 3 attractions in Punakaiki
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Most recent review
- 28 May 2012
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Darwin, Australia
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37 reviews 37 reviews
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I love the walk through this patch of NZ bush - gorgeous old trees, and well-maintained track. Arriving at the dramatic beach with perfectly polished tiny stones and the sound of the powerful waves turning them over is just magic. One of my absolute favourite spots in New Zealand.

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Christchurch NZ
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6 reviews 6 reviews
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Lovely short walk down to the beach with access to a small waterfall at low tide. Very photogenic

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Westport, New Zealand
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

I recommend this track to all the visitors to our B&B. It is not a long hike, and what you see is stunning. Have been there repeatedly, and each time it is different.

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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14 reviews 14 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Easily missed and overlooked the Truman Track is a short 15 minute walk through some trees and bush to an absolutely beautiful beach. Get on your hands and knees and look through all the beautiful coloured stones that make up the beach, paddle in the waves or just take in the view. If you feel brave, climb over some of... More

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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Short walk through bush to lovely beach - spot the penguin tracks in the sand. Lovely views, off the beaten track.

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London UK
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36 reviews 36 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

This was a lovely track and well worth it as the views going down to the beach are great. A must do in my opinion

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New Delhi, India
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

The track is quite an easy 15 min walk before you encounter the beach. The beach is no special except few photogenic rock formations all around. There is also a small waterfall just 15-20 steps ahead of the entrance of the beach, you can definitely enjoy and even bath in the same. Just a few steps further ahead, in the... More

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Birmingham, AL
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

We were on our way out of town and we almost skipped this hike. I'm glad we didn't. This was a great hike with rainforest sections and fantastic beach overlook. The tour buses were piling into the Pancake Rocks area but no one was on this hike which I thought was a much better hike. Only about 30 minutes, close... More

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Barcelona
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11 reviews 11 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

The track is short and the access it good. The views are ver nice.

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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

This is a great, relatively short walk, on a well maintained track, which ends at a beautiful isolated beach, which is only accessible via this track.

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