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

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

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

Make your own unique handforged knife!

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

The team at the Punakaiki Beach Camp will take care of your Great Walk logistics. We offer a simple booking system so you can confirm all track services instantly.

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.