Punakaiki

Everyone wants to see the unique formations called Pancake Rocks, but that’s not all Punakaiki serves up.

Waves and wind have eroded the limestone coast at Dolomite Point for millennia, creating spectacular cliffs, pinnacles and blowholes. Thin limestone rocks are heaped up like stacks of pancakes. Few people realise that his fascinating limestone landscape stretches all the way to the Paparoa Mountain Range. So, after treating your eyes to the Pancake Rocks, venture inland and let them feast on the Pororari River Gorge, Punakaiki Cavern and Xanadu Cave in Paparoa National Park.

Where to stay in Punakaiki

Punakaiki Resort

State Highway 6

4.6 out of 5

This Punakaiki property is located near Pancake Rocks. Another area point of interest is Paparoa National Park. Punakaiki Resort features a restaurant. Business-related amenities include dial-up Internet access (surcharge) and a business center. Onsite parking is complimentary. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark® Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4-stars.

Punakaiki Beach Hostel

4 Webb Street

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Offering direct access to the beach, this Punakaiki hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Pancake Rocks and within 25 mi (40 km) of Rapahoe Beach and Underworld Adventures. Mitchells Gully Gold Mine and Left Bank Art Gallery are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

Mabel St (CMB 66)

Situated near the beach, this cabin is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Pancake Rocks and within 25 mi (40 km) of Underworld Adventures and Mitchells Gully Gold Mine. Rapahoe Beach and Left Bank Art Gallery are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Te Hui House

2 Owen Street

Situated by the ocean, this guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Pancake Rocks and within 25 mi (40 km) of Underworld Adventures and Mitchells Gully Gold Mine. Rapahoe Beach and Left Bank Art Gallery are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Te Nikau Retreat

19 Hartmount Place

Situated by the ocean, this hostel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Pancake Rocks and within 20 mi (32 km) of Underworld Adventures and Mitchells Gully Gold Mine. Rapahoe Beach and Left Bank Art Gallery are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Don’t miss Punakaiki’s top attractions!

Pancake Rocks

Drive along the Great Coast Road to reach these unusual rock formations, the product of 30 million years of natural moulding.

Rapahoe Beach

A small cluster of houses and some oceanfront accommodation mark one of the Great Coast Road’s sleepy enclaves, an ideal place to put your feet up.

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