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Paparoa National Park’s karst limestone formations are one of the biggest draw-cards of the West Coast. The most famous are the Pancake Rocks at Dolomite Point, Punakaiki. A short 20 minute loop walk through lush native bush leads to the large windswept carpet of harakeke (NZ flax) which tops these amazing rock-stacks. Timber viewing platforms at numerous vantage points offer magnificent views up and down the coast, and of these nature–sculpted forms. Under perfect skies, even Aoraki/Mt Cook can be seen. Keep your camera handy. High tide and a south-westerly swell will send plumes of foam skywards through three blow holes, painting multi-coloured rainbows across the horizon. Less well-known are the Park’s cave-riddled hills, where black-water rafters and cavers explore glow worm studded caves, while above-ground, white-water rafters bounce past bush-clad riverbanks and the rainforest narrow gauge train chugs past film sites from ‘The Lost World’. Just north of Punakaiki, the 30 minute Truman Track leads through virgin forest to the coast, where caves and coves await. More about the West Coast.

Punakaiki Accommodation "Our Pick"

The Rocks Homestay B&B
With views of the Tasman sea, Pancake Rocksand the West Coast coastline. 3 guest rooms. Dinner on prior arrangement.
33 Hartmount Place -- Phone: +64 3 731 1141 Website

Punakaiki Resort
Resort with a range of accommodation, restaurant and bar on a wild beach front location.
State Highway 6 --Phone: +64 3 731 1168
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Punakaiki Restaurants & Cafes "Our Pick"

Wild Coast Cafe
Pancakes and cafe food.
State Highway 6 -- Phone: 03 731 1873

Punakaiki Crafts (& Cafe)
State Highway 6 -- Phone: 03 731 1813

Punakaiki Activities "Our Selection"

Some great walking tracks and caving in Paparoa National Park

Try to visit to the famous Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes when the tide is right for some good splash action (high tide)

Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes

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