Activities

Punakaiki, New Zealand, a magic West Coast location, situated on the seaward edge of the Paparoa National Park. 

Discover Nature and the Outdoors:

• Mountain Bike or walk New Zealand’s latest Great Walk – The Paparoa Track
• Discover glow-worms in the nearby cavern
• See the worlds only breeding grounds of the Black Petrel birds with Petrel Colony Tours
• Watch the impressive Punakaiki Blow Holes at high tide and marvel at the fascinating pancake rock formations
• Hire an E-Bike with Waka Puna: Paddle and Pedal Company
• Paddle up the Pororari River by kayak
• Stand up paddle board along the Pororari River

Art and Crafts:

• Make your own knife in Barrytown
• Fox River Market every Sunday (except during winter)

Eat out:

• Pancake Rocks Cafe
• Punakaiki Tavern