Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
Punakaiki, New Zealand
Layered limestone stacks on the coast of Paparoa National Park, with a 20-minute boardwalk loop past blowholes that spout at high tide. Check tide times before the visit, since the show is best at high tide with a swell. The car park is free.
- Nearest town
- Punakaiki, New Zealand
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- -42.1150, 171.3260
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Pancake Rocks and Blowholes?
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes is in Punakaiki, New Zealand, at GPS -42.1150, 171.3260.
Which road trips pass Pancake Rocks and Blowholes?
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Punakaiki to Hokitika: Pancake Rocks, Lake Brunner and Gorge.
What is there to see near Pancake Rocks and Blowholes?
Places worth a stop nearby: Pororari River Track (1 km), Blackball Historic Mining Village (30 km), Cape Foulwind Walkway and Tauranga Bay (41 km) and Reefton Powerhouse (44 km).
When is the best time to visit Pancake Rocks and Blowholes?
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)