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

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

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').

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.

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..

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

Call in and see what Punakaiki and the Paparoa National Park has to offer.

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.

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 Punakaiki (site of the 'Pancake Rocks').

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

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.

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').