Pancake Rocks Track area

Punakaiki & the West Coast, New Zealand

Home to the Pancake Rocks cafe, conveniently located opposite the track, and within walking distance of Punakaiki Beach Hostel.

Places in Pancake Rocks Track area

Pancake Rocks cafe Conveniently located opposite the Pancake Rocks Track, serving wholesome food with pancakes and pizzas the most popular options.
Punakaiki Rocks Hotel restaurant 1.1 km from the Pancake Rocks & Blowholes and 150 metres from Punakaiki Beach.
Punakaiki Beach Hostel communal kitchen A hostel with communal kitchen, amazing views, within walking distance of the Pancake Rocks.
Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Garden Bar A garden bar at the hotel near the Pancake Rocks & Blowholes.

Best time to visit: December to March (New Zealand summer), for the best conditions to explore the Pancake Rocks, hike Paparoa National Park, and enjoy coastal kayaking.
Getting around: Punakaiki sits along the Great Coast Road between Greymouth and Westport, with the Pancake Rocks Track, cafes, and most accommodation within easy walking distance of each other in this tiny town.
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Language: English and te reo Māori (both official).
Timezone: NZST (UTC+12, UTC+13 in summer)
Current trends: Punakaiki's surreal Pancake Rocks and Blowholes continue to anchor this tiny 70-resident town's status as a must-stop on the Great Coast Road between Greymouth and Westport, with Paparoa National Park's limestone formations and caverns drawing hiking, kayaking, and caving visitors, while accommodation options like Ocean View Retreat's floor-to-ceiling coastal views and Hydrangea cottages between the rocks and the lagoon reflect the growing range of stays in this small but scenically significant town.

Punakaiki lagoon district — Home to Hydrangea cottages, nestled between the Pancake Rocks and the Punakaiki lagoon.
Paparoa National Park gateway — The base for exploring the rugged Paparoa National Park mountain range's trails and caverns.