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Punakaiki

2025 Punakaiki Travel Guide: Weather, Transportation, Popular Attractions, and Everything You Need (Updated 2025 3)

About Punakaiki

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Things to do in Punakaiki

What to Do

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Punakaiki

Punakaiki

5.6
4.8/516 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk

Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk

4.6
4.9/526 Reviews
"Beaches and shores"
Punakaiki Beach Camp

Punakaiki Beach Camp

2.6
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Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Track

Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Track

2.6
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Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre

Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre

2.5
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Paparoa Track Services

Paparoa Track Services

2.4
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The Great Coast Road

The Great Coast Road

4.0
3.9/512 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
"Beaches and shores"
Punakaiki Cavern

Punakaiki Cavern

2.3
5.0/51 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Motukiekie Beach Walk

Motukiekie Beach Walk

3.8
5.0/52 Reviews
"Hiking"
Hokitika Beach Sign

Hokitika Beach Sign

5.1
4.4/57 Reviews
"Beaches and shores"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Punakaiki, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

4.1/5104 Reviews
Te Nikau Retreat

Te Nikau Retreat

3.9/551 Reviews
Punakaiki Beach Camp

Punakaiki Beach Camp

3.8/521 Reviews
Paparoa Park Motel

Paparoa Park Motel

4.1/512 Reviews
Rataview

Rataview

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Delightful 1 Bedroomed Tiny House with Sauna

Delightful 1 Bedroomed Tiny House with Sauna

4.4/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
Love Punakaiki Luxury Couples Retreat Limited

Love Punakaiki Luxury Couples Retreat Limited

4.6/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
Seascapes

Seascapes

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What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Punakaiki dishes and foodie spots.
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Punakaiki Tavern

Punakaiki Tavern

3.0/52 Reviews
Avg. DKK81/person
"Bars/Bistros"
Pancake Rocks Cafe

Pancake Rocks Cafe

1 Reviews
"Coffee Shops"
Wild Coast Cafe

Wild Coast Cafe

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"Coffee Shops"
Jacob's Grill

Jacob's Grill

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The Copper Pot

The Copper Pot

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Avg. DKK90/person
"Southeast Asian"
Rusty Cup Coffee Truck

Rusty Cup Coffee Truck

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Avg. DKK27/person
"Coffee Shops"
Speights Ale House Greymouth

Speights Ale House Greymouth

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Avg. DKK138/person
"Bars/Bistros"
Kiwi Thai Takeaways

Kiwi Thai Takeaways

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Avg. DKK43/person
"Southeast Asian"
Bonzai Cafe

Bonzai Cafe

5.0/51 Reviews
Avg. DKK83/person
"Western-style"
Buccleugh's on High

Buccleugh's on High

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Avg. DKK136/person
"Bars/Bistros"
The Broadway Tearooms & Bakery

The Broadway Tearooms & Bakery

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Avg. DKK107/person
"Bakeries"
Gibbys Cafe

Gibbys Cafe

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Avg. DKK65/person
"Coffee Shops"

Punakaiki Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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New Zealand West Coast - Pancake Rocks

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Have pancakes whilst seeing pancakes at Punakaiki Pancake rocks

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Exploring the Natural Wonder of Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes

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A glance at thirty thousand years - Thousand Layer Rock

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