The Ballroom Overhang is a large limestone outcrop on the
Fox River in
Paparoa National Park
Paparoa National Park is on the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
The park was established in 1987 and encompasses 430 km2 (166 sq mi). The park ranges from on or near the coastline to the peaks of the Paparoa Range. A separ ...
, in the
Buller District
Buller District is one of 53 districts of New Zealand, and is within the West Coast Region. It covers Westport, Karamea, Reefton and Inangahua Junction.
Buller District's overall land area is . The district is administered by the Buller Distri ...
of New Zealand. The Ballroom Overhang provides a sheltered place for resting or overnight camping.
The overhang is at its highest point, long, and at its widest point.
In suitable conditions, the hike to the Ballroom Overhang and back can be made as return day trip from the coast road. However, it involves multiple river crossings, and these are likely to be impassable during or after heavy rain.
The route to the Ballroom Overhang is classified as an advanced tramping track by the
Department of Conservation
An environmental ministry is a national or subnational government agency politically responsible for the environment and/or natural resources. Various other names are commonly used to identify such agencies, such as Ministry of the Environment ...
. The Ballroom Overhang can be reached from the
Inland Pack Track
The Inland Pack Track is a trail in the Paparoa National Park on West Coast of New Zealand. The full length of the trail commences at the Punakaiki River in the south, and ends at the mouth of the Fox River in the north. It takes two or three ...
, and is approximately upstream from the junction of Fox River and Dilemma Creek. This part of the route requires several river crossings.
References
External links
Ballroom Overhangat Wildernessmag.co.nz
Ballroom Overhangvideo by Weka Films
Buller District
Rock formations of New Zealand
Landforms of the West Coast Region
Tourist attractions in the West Coast Region
Paparoa National Park
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