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Popular Best Things to Do in Punakaiki [2025]
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Pancake Rocks Lookout
4.8
/5
53 reviews
5.3
1 km from downtown
Address: Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk, West Coast 7873, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Golden sunset renders the texture of the rock formations
Encounter lazy New Zealand seals on the trail
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Thousand-layered rock, also known as Thousand-layered pancake rock, is a unique scenic spot on the west coast of South Island.
The scenery is spectacular. Huge rocks shaped like thousand-layered pancakes protrude from the cliffs into the sea, some are pillars supporting the sky, and some are connected into a piece, which is magnificent. Stop and watch ~ gusts of sea breeze, layers of waves, and birds singing; move to change the scenery ~ the ingenious and colorful works of nature are impressed by the beauty and power of nature.
Comprehensive facilities. The trails, viewing platforms, and signboards in the scenic area are set up very scientifically and comprehensively. After entering the scenic area, follow the trail and go around clockwise to fully appreciate the entire scenic area without taking any detours; standing on the viewing platform, the most spectacular scenery is right in front of you, and you can see it at a glance; following the instructions of the signboard, you can not only increase your knowledge, but also take memorable photos.
Convenient transportation. Starting from Greymouth, it takes 45 minutes to drive north along the road to the scenic area gate on the side of the road. Parking is also very convenient. Many tourists choose it as the first stop of the counterclockwise tour around the South Island.
The Thousand Layer Rocks on New Zealand's South Island are a very unique natural landscape. The rocks on the seashore are naturally weathered into layers like a huge Thousand Layer Pancake, which is very magical. This geological landscape is called columnar rock. It is a miracle of natural formation on the coast and is definitely worth a visit.
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Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk
5.0
/5
54 reviews
4.2
Based on 2,451 reviews
1 km from downtown
Phone +6437311895
Address: West Coast Region 7873, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Geological textbook-like sedimentary rock layers
Watch the seawater spray 10 meters high at high tide
36% positive reviews
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Thousand Layer Pancake Rock, a simple and intuitive name, is a unique scenic spot on the west coast.
The scenery is spectacular. Huge rocks shaped like thousand layers of pancakes protrude from the cliffs into the sea, some are pillars supporting the sky, some are connected into a piece, and the momentum is magnificent. Stop and watch ~ the sea breeze, the waves, and the birds are singing; move and change the scenery ~ the ingenious and colorful, and be impressed by the beauty and skill of nature.
Comprehensive facilities. The trails, viewing platforms, and signboards in the scenic area are set up very scientifically and comprehensively. After entering the scenic area, follow the trail and go around clockwise to fully appreciate the entire scenic area without taking any detours; standing on the viewing platform, the most spectacular scenery is right in front of you, and you can see it at a glance; following the instructions on the signboard, you can not only increase your knowledge, but also take memorable photos.
Convenient transportation. Starting from Greymouth, the car goes north along the road for 45 minutes to the gate of the scenic area on the side of the road, and parking is also very convenient. Many tourists choose it as the first stop on their counterclockwise tour of the South Island.
Parking and scenic spots are free. Enter from the entrance clockwise and visit in one direction. The natural scenery is really beautiful. If the water spray is at high tide, it will be very spectacular. The environment here is very beautiful and suitable for people of all ages to visit.
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