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Best in the West coffee, pancakes, bacon/egg butties, whitebait sandwiches, great banter and local information.

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.

Indo Kiwi is set on a coastal property on the famous Great Coast Highway, 65 minutes drive from Greymouth, 35 minutes drive from Westport and just a seven-minute drive from Punakaiki (site of the 'Pancake Rocks').

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.

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').

Fox Hut is set on a coastal clifftop property on the famous Great Coast Highway, halfway between Greymouth and Westport and just a seven-minute drive from the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks. Fox Hut is the 'sister hut' to Woodpecker Hut.

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..

Punakaiki Canoes is now known as Waka Puna Paddle and Pedal Company and we have extended the adventures you can do.

Situated in the charming town of Charleston on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island, the Charleston Motel is your first choice for affordable quality accommodation.

An adventure truly not for the faint hearted. As the name states, Adventure Caving is full on expedition style caving.

The Nile River Rainforest Train Is a short interpretative train journey through primeval rain forest whilst seated in small open sided carriages.

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.