Punakaiki Blow Holes & Pancake Rocks Scenic Tour
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3 hours
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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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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. Leaving from the central West Coast you will travel via the Great Coast Road, which is rated as one of the top 10 coastal drives in the World. With some of the best scenery on offer you will need a camera on hand to capture the views. This 45 minute drive will take you to the small coastal township of Punakaiki where you will get to view the famous blow holes and pancake rock natural formations. Your guide will give you time to explore the area and local shops before checking out the cavern near by or the Truman Track, a short walk to a coastal view point. The blow holes and pancake rocks is one of New Zealand’s must do activities and one not to be missed. Your tour guide will bring you back to your accommodation or the central business district. Pick up from Greymouth i-SITE Visitor Centre - Railway Station or central accommodation establishments.
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Reviews
64 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gorgeous coastal views and Linda is the best!
T703NEcarolineg,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Linda was the best tour guide I’ve ever had! Informative and fun information from the moment you’re picked up. Multiple stops at scenic spots. Accompanies and informs the entire pancakes rocks walk. So kind and interesting. Hilarious tidbits. You also stop for free fancy canapés and drinks at a beautiful beach hotel on the deck. So fabulous! I would take this tour again just to hang out with Linda! Pickup and drop off were a dream. The blowholes only blow water if it’s rough and high tide (I think?) and didn’t happen to be blowing when we went, but in no way did that detract from our wonderful tour.
Excellent trip
Dave F,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great local guide kept us informed and entertained. Various stops at viewpoints on the way to pancake rocks, comfortable minibus, amazing afternoon tea included...would recommend.
Magnificent nature and really good guide
Henrik S,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a really good trip to this wonderful place. Our guide Linda provided the best service you could think of. Great recommendation from here.
Pancake rocks and blow holes. Our tour guide Helen was terrific. She made the walk more enjoyable w her knowledge.
SusannZander,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Helen was terrific. Her knowledge of the area made the walk that much more enjoyable. Great snack & camaraderie.
Blowholes at their best!
JulesnHugo,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Linda was great! Knowledgeable, friendly and funny. Also very informative about the gold/coal mining and history of Greymouth. She knew all about the flora & forna as we drove around the stunning coastline. The sun came out and she said the blowholes were at their best!! Our pics are like postcards and WE WERE THERE! Advice : DO THIS TOUR! Great fun.
Super trip, good insight and very pleasant company
cbp64,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip and Linda was an excellent guide for us with a lot of local good insight and history. Safe driver and very pleasant company with super service. Highly recommended
Wonderfully relaxing afternoon
Wim L,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were neatly picked up at the agreed place and time. Tour guide was informative and also very interested to her guests during the trip. We were surprised with afternoon tea. All in all well looked after
Ne of World's best rugged coast line and view
John D,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing experience in one of the world's greatest rugged coast line! Breathtaking and special. Exhilarating walk and views@
Very informative tour
R4160WEpaulc,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thankyou Linda - for being so informative on this trip and making myself, travelling solo, feel so included in this tour with others in the tour van.
Spectacularly beautiful and free!
Marcel v,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very nice and beautiful walk along wild sea. The circular walk takes about 30 minutes. It is free and ample parking. During the walk you will pass mighty vistas, wild sea and perhaps a dolphin. Also the special pancake rocks are worth Definitely recommended. Punakaki is in the middle of nowhere. A trip here takes hours. We passed it during our tour and we are glad we stopped here.
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