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

11 cottages and lodges for singles, couples, families & friends for walkers, mountain-bikers, nature-lovers or if you just want to get away from it all.

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

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!

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.

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

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').

Famous Pancakes & Pizzas
Try our pancake stack available all day, and homemade stoneoven pizzas served from 11am.

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

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.

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.