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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.
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
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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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54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Linda F,
Oct 21, 2025
- Viator
This was a Highlight of our New Zealand experience! Linda picked us up at the Train station after the Trans Alpine ride and we were driven to the Pancake rocks. Anyone can do that but NO ONE shares her love of the land, people, flora and rocks like Linda! We fell in love with drizzling, Greymouth! Loved the pancake rocks- so unique that they will be in our Christmas card - and then she took us for "tea" at a local hotel - overlooking the ocean! Linda brought our experience alive for us! Thank you Linda for sharing your passion!
mvzachar,
Oct 16, 2025
- Viator
A friendly and knowledgable tour guide helped us to appreciate this wonderful landscape! This tour is well worth the money.
jody M,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
Our guide was amazing! she was very informative and gave us lots of information about the area. The rock formation was amazing to see.
Surendhren M,
May 3, 2025
- Viator
Again we had a wonderful experience and great place to visit. Our guide Linda was wonderful and very informative about each and every place. We had an amazing time
scotohara,
Feb 10, 2024
- Viator
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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