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Great Coast Road

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.

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Punakaiki Beach Hostel

Located on the edge of the beautiful and wild Tasman Sea, we have dorm rooms, private double rooms and ensuite rooms available for guests to stay in. We so hope you will have a chance to come and experience this stunning location.

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Punakaiki Coastal Restoration Project

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!

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Paparoa Beach Hideaway and Hot Tub

Paparoa Beach Hideaway is a great place to hide away from your busy life or just sink into an indulgent holiday with loved ones and friends offering you privacy and seclusion. Enjoy a soak in the Cedar Hot Tub and Sunset on sea views.

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Golden Sands Horse and Wagon Tours

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.

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Punakaiki Beach Camp

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.

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Weekend Warrior - New Zealand Guided Surf Trips

3 day, 2 night all-inclusive private guided surf trip based on the West Coast of NZ's South Island (or Kaikoura dependent on surf forecast).

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Paparoa Guided Walks

An all inclusive 3 night, 4 day guided hiking adventure tour along the Paparoa Track, New Zealand's newest Great Walk.

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Canopy Camping Escapes | BIV Punakaiki

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.

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LimeStone Cabin | Canopy Camping Escapes

Surrounded by native flora, LimeStone Cabin is a haven for nature lovers, with tui, bush robin, wax eyes, weka, and more gracing the surroundings.

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Indo Kiwi, Fox River

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

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The Rusty Cup Cafe

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

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