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On the South Island’s rugged West Coast, the Punakaiki Beachfront Motels are the ideal location to enjoy all that this stunning region has to offer.

Golden Sands Horse and Wagon Tours offers you the opportunity to travel in the footsteps of the early pioneers, down one of New Zealand’s most beautiful, unspoiled wild West Coast beaches. Great for couples and families with small children.

The main highway called The Great Coast Road between Westport and Greymouth has been named one of the Top 10 Coastal Drives in the world according to Lonely Planet.

Sva's is set on a coastal hillside property on the famous Great Coast Highway, halfway between Greymouth and Westport and just a 12-minute drive from Punakaiki (site of the 'Pancake Rocks').

Between the beach, river and National Park the Punakaiki Beach Camp is truly a paradise holiday destination. The camp is located 700m north of the Pancake Rocks under magnificent limestone cliffs.

Six stylish secluded self contained cottages and apartments and one luxury 3 bedroom house, nestled amidst native bush with breathtaking sea views and just 600m South of the Pancake Rocks.

Horse trekking available. 700m south of Pancake Rocks..

Underworld Rafting: Is a “Cave Rafting Adventure” in the Paparoa National Park. Located in Charleston.

Wave Watchers Retreat is located in the Punakaiki Village on a private beachfront site in the Paparoa National Park.

The Paparoa Experience blends Māori Culture with History & Geology - captivating visitors by giving them an immersive insight to the history of the Paparoa National Park and Poutini Ngāi Tahu (the people of the West Coast).

Woodpecker Hut a beautifully crafted off-grid hut, set on a coastal cliff top property on the famous Great Coast Highway. Just a seven minute drive from Punakaiki - it is the perfect base to explore this stunning region.

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki is a modern accommodation complex offering premium guest rooms and suites with stunning beach, ocean or rainforest views; all rooms have en-suite bathroom, High Definition TVs with Chromecast, and free WIFI.

Punakaiki Beach Hostel is the perfect place to explore the West Coast's famous Pancake Rocks.