Plan your trip

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.

Make your own unique handforged knife!

Come stay with us at HAVENz Punakaiki for a selection of traditional Kiwi hideaways, luxury home, holiday apartments and baches - in both coastal and tranquil native forest locations.

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

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.

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

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.

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..

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

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

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

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.