Paparoa National Park

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Between Greymouth and Hokitika you can stop at the pancake rocks and blowholes. Really cool rock formation, now thought to be carved out by the wind
Between Greymouth and Hokitika you can stop at the pancake rocks and blowholes. Really cool rock formation, now thought to be carved out by the wind
Awesome lime stone formations from over 30 million years ago - Pancake Rocks
The west coast of New Zealand's South Island has been voted one of the top 10 coastal drives in the world by Lonely Planet. Was stunning! Along the way you stop at the pancake rocks and blowholes. Really cool rock formation, now thought to be carved out by the wind. There is a petrel colony near here depending on the season
This place is magical! The Pancake rocks and blowholes of Punakaiki. Quick stopover before my next meeting #westcoastNZ #LifeAtExpedia

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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

4 out of 5
4237 State Highway 6 Punakaiki
$126 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$146 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Punakaiki. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (795 reviews)
Location is amazing. We were in a rainforest room on the hill side of the main road but had a sea view still. Room was very nice & large with deck. Underpass leads to restaurant & beach so easy to cross. The walk on the track to Pancakes Rocks is scenic and saves driving. Dinner (venison ribs) was ...

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

4 out of 5
32 Mawhera Quay Greymouth
$103 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$119 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Very nice, clean, good food

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Coleraine Suites & Apartments

Coleraine Suites & Apartments

5 out of 5
61 High Street Greymouth
$116 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$134 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (615 reviews)
Room clean, staff accommodating. Bed comfortable, bathroom well equipped. Excellent few days there, would highly recommend.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Coleraine Suites & Apartments
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Coleraine Suites & Apartments

Coleraine Suites & Apartments

5 out of 5
61 High Street Greymouth
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (615 reviews)
Room clean, staff accommodating. Bed comfortable, bathroom well equipped. Excellent few days there, would highly recommend.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Coleraine Suites & Apartments
Punakaiki Beach Camp

Punakaiki Beach Camp

2 out of 5
5 Owen Street Punakaiki
Stay at this campground in Punakaiki. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Pororari River Track and Punakaiki Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (60 reviews)
Nice place to stay right on the beach and river

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Punakaiki Beach Camp
Off grid holiday, immersed in native flora and fauna

Off grid holiday, immersed in native flora and fauna

Westport West Coast
Book a stay at this golf cabin in Virgin Flat. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Mitchells Gully Gold Mine and Underworld Adventures ...
10/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Had a wonderful stay. Thank you

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Off grid holiday, immersed in native flora and fauna
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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The only regret we have about Woodpecker Bay Bach is that we didnt have long enough time to stay! We will be back for a longer break soon to soak up that serenity. Thank you to Daniel who made the short stay an incredibly easy experience.

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