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

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.

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

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).

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.