Punakaiki Blow Holes & Pancake Rocks Scenic Tour: Experience World's Top 10 Coastal Drives

Tour with our local knowledgeable guides to one of the World’s Top 10 Coastal Scenic drives and visit the famous Punakaiki Blow Holes and Pancake Rocks. One of the regions key icons and a must do when visiting the South Island.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk - Punakaiki, the World famous Coast road is rated one of the top 10 Coastal drives in the World. Home to the Pancake Rocks, where the sea, wind and massive geological change have shaped the landscape creating fascinating stacked limestone rocks that the sea has eroded creating blowholes.
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What's Included
    • Admission ticket included
Location
Greymouth isite Visitor Information Centre
MacKay Street
At the Greymouth Railway Station building carpark outside the visitor centre, located near Speights Ale House and The Warehouse buildings.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tour601861
Aug 2, 2024
Well worth it - Helen was friendly knowledgeable and helpful. She took the time to stop for lots of photo opportunities I would highly recommend it
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Scotohara
Feb 10, 2024
Stunning views - The Pancake Rocks are simply amazing and the beach area and short hikes are stunning. The Blow Holes were underwhelming due to the low tide when we visited, but we loved the tour regardless. Our guide, Helen, also had great dinner tips and guidance for getting to the Hokatika Airport the next day.
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Paolo
Jan 24, 2024
Definitely worth it! - Fabulous walk along the sea coast. Amazing rock firmation and spectacular views An awesome example of what the ocean is able to crave Into the landscape. A genuine masterpiece
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Darienjim
Jan 11, 2024
Beautiful and the drive from South is amazing - This is a can't miss visit and very easy walk where there are several lookout locations to view the rocks. Apparently you need to time the tide to high tide to see the blow holes work (we were mid tide and saw nothing) but the views are still incredible.
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Pin
Dec 25, 2023
Very convenient and interesting trip - Although the weather was not very good, every location introduced by the tour guide was very clear and very interesting, making the trip very smooth and a worthwhile experience! It is also very suitable for friends who do not drive.
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Russ_b
Oct 18, 2023
Great experience - Great trip with Helen she was bubbly and engaging, knowledgeable on the area and the views were great
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Liana
Oct 4, 2023
Amazing views - Stunning views💯great tour guide too. I would recommend this trip for anyone walks very easy and the most amazing views of landscape.
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Travel40472534306
May 30, 2023
Totally worth visiting... - WORTH stopping to view this amazing formation of rocks. We were there at low tide and I wondered if we had of timed it for high tide how ferociously spectacular it would have been in comparison to the low tide which was ALSO very beautiful. Definitely worth visiting... amazing Mother Nature wowing us with her splendour...
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Terri
May 13, 2023
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - The guide was a local who was very knowledgeable, interesting, friendly and accommodating. A thorough professional. The scenery was brilliant (as expected from this lovely country, New Zealand). The Pancake rocks and blow holes path is easy to walk at your own pace. Highly recommend this tour.
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Sandrar8428
Jan 5, 2024
Family visit to Punakaiki - The rock formations are fantastic. Paths on the walk are great. A pity though that you can't take a dog on lead on the path.
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