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

Are you looking for a holiday home in a stunning location in Punakaiki on the West Coast?

11 cottages and lodges for singles, couples, families & friends for walkers, mountain-bikers, nature-lovers or if you just want to get away from it all.

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

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.

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.

Famous Pancakes & Pizzas
Try our pancake stack available all day, and homemade stoneoven pizzas served from 11am.

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.

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

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.

Tucked into 1600sqm of native New Zealand forest, this stunning architecturally designed cabin is the winner of multiple architectural awards - and a luxurious hidden gem like no other.

Book in to support and volunteer at our Punakaiki Coastal Restoration Project with Conservation Volunteers New Zealand and Wild Heart Project. With your help, we are transforming a former farm and mining site into a native rainforest!