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  About Pukakaiki : Punakaiki Tourism Site - West Coast, New Zealand About Punakaiki, Pancake Rocks, Blowholes - ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Punakaiki is the gateway to the dramatic limestone country of the Paparoa National Park.
The Pancake Rocks that Punakaiki is famous for, are limestone formations that began forming 30 million years ago, when lime-rich fragments of dead marine creatures were deposited on the seabed, then overlaid by weaker layers of soft mud and clay.
Punakaiki is located near the centre of the "Coast Road", one of the most spectacular coastal drives in the world.
www.punakaiki.co.nz /about_punakaiki.htm   (461 words)

  
 Regions of New Zealand: Punakaiki
Punakaiki or Pancake rocks is a tourist destination in Westland, the western coast on North Island.
The Maori name Punakaiki probably derives from puna (spring) and kaiki or kaika (lie in a heap).
The area between the Tiropahi and Punakaiki rivers, which means the whole western, limestone part of the park, is rich in caves and other karst features.
www.showcaves.com /english/nz/region/Punakaiki.html   (319 words)

  
 Punakaiki Accommodation & Travel West Coast New Zealand
Punakaiki is one of the most popular destinations on the West Coast of New Zealand, due to the famous Pancake Rocks and Blowholes.
Accommodation in Punakaiki is limited due to the small size of the township.
Punakaiki is a good place to pick up some souvenirs of your trip to the West Coast.
www.destination.co.nz /westcoast/punakaiki.asp   (333 words)

  
 Buller District Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Punakaiki Beach Camp is located in a private picturesque setting right on the beach and adjoins the Paparoa National Park.
Ideal for an overnight stop or an extended stay, the Punakaiki Beach Camp is an excellent base to explore the limestone gorges, extensive bushwalks, unspoilt beaches and of course the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes.
Punakaiki Beach Camp is currently being extensively upgraded and is ideal for school parties and group bookings.
www.bullerdc.govt.nz /main/punakaikicamp   (182 words)

  
 Paparoa National Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Westland petrel/titi colony south of the Punakaiki River is the only known place in the world where these burrowing seabirds breed.
The nearest towns are Westport 55km to the north of Punakaiki, and Greymouth 43km to the south; both have a full range of accommodation and services.
The Punakaiki Cavern, right beside SH6, is a safe introduction to a cave environment; all you need is a torch and good footwear.
doc.govt.nz /Explore/001~National-Parks/Paparoa-National-Park/index.asp   (781 words)

  
 West Coast Accommodation, Horse Trekking, Pancake Rocks, Punakaiki, New Zealand
Soak in the panoramic coastal views from the privacy and comfort of your cottage while enjoying your surroundings of wild hydrangeas, nikau palms, cabbage trees and huge limestone outcrops.
Or, explore the magnificence of the Pancake Rocks and the Punakaiki River Valley during an invigorating horse trek.
This unique natural attraction is formed from layer upon layer of water sculpted limestone, resembling stacks of pancakes.
www.pancake-rocks.co.nz   (196 words)

  
 Westport : Driving Tours | Frommers.com
Chief among them is the world-famous Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes, the main feature of the 10-minute Dolomite Walk in the heart of the Paparoa National Park.
Punakaiki Crafts (tel./fax 03/731-1813; www.punakaikicrafts.co.nz) is a cooperative with the best, most innovative arts and crafts on the coast.
Both the Truman Track and the Punakaiki Cavern are under 1 hour and suitable for the entire family.
www.frommers.com /destinations/westport/2729010025.html   (466 words)

  
 Introduction
The information and graphics on this Web site may not be reproduced in any material form or transmitted to any persons without permission from Punakaiki Crafts under the Copyright Act 1994.
Please contact Punakaiki Crafts if you would like to use any of the information or graphics.
Punakaiki Crafts is an art gallery and craft store on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.
www.punakaikicrafts.co.nz /introduction.html   (105 words)

  
 Punakaiki New Zealand Virtual Tour - Travel & Tourism for Punakaiki NZ
Punakaiki New Zealand Virtual Tour - Travel & Tourism for Punakaiki NZ Punakaiki New Zealand virtual tour - Accommodation and hotel booking, tourism, travel, vacation and holiday information for Punakaiki NZ.
Just south of Buller is Punakaiki, referred to as the `Pancake Rocks'.
The hotel is located on the west coast in the Buller District and is part of a small township....
www.nz.com /new-zealand/tourism/punakaiki   (213 words)

  
 Welcome to Punakaiki Cottage Motels - Punakaiki, West Coast, New Zealand
Punakaiki Cottage Motels ¦ PO Box 66 ¦ Punakaiki 7873 ¦ West Coast ¦ Phone: +64 3 731 1008 ¦ Fax: +64 3 731 1118
Punakaiki is famous for its Pancake Rocks and blowholes.
Punakaiki Cottage Motels are located between Paparoa National Park and the Tasman Sea.
www.punakaikicottagemotels.co.nz   (154 words)

  
 Punakaiki Holiday Homes & Houses to rent - West Coast, New Zealand
Punakaiki Holiday Home - Situated in the Paparoa National Park, this modern two-storey beachfront house offers all the comforts of home.
While enjoying uninterrupted panoramic sea views including the powerful Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes, you can almost touch the waves from the master bedroom, lounge, dining and kitchen areas.
Just sit and watch the rolling waves or step out and experience the wonderful attractions including fishing, swimming, kayaking, rainforest walks, caving or horsetrekking, all within a few minutes walk of the front gate.
www.holidayhomes.co.nz /westcoast/punakaiki/1018.html   (179 words)

  
 Punakaiki holiday homes accommodation - holiday houses, house, baches, bach, home, vacation rentals
Below is a list of Punakaiki holiday homes, houses, baches, apartments and other accommodation to rent.
While enjoying uninterrupted panoramic sea views including the powerful Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes, you can almost touch the waves from the master bedroom, lounge, and patio.
Situated 10 minutes drive north of Punakaiki and the Pancake Rocks, 2 minutes walk to the Fox River for whitebaiting,trout fishing and exploring limestone caves an...
www.holidayhouses.co.nz /Punakaiki.asp   (324 words)

  
 Punakaiki
Punakaiki is a tiny tourist town best known for the famous Pancake Rocks, visited by 400,000 tourists annually.
The rocks are fantastic sculptures that ocean waves burst through at high tide, creating jets of water spray and rainbows in the falling mist.
For me, the most exciting part about Punakaiki was being on the
www.geocities.com /aswaterman/punakaiki.htm   (191 words)

  
 Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Villas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
he Punakaiki Rocks Hotel and Villas is a modern, award-winning hotel complex, architecturally designed to harmonise with the local environment.
Nearest accommodation to the famous Punakaiki pancake rocks and blowholes
Beach and river walks, guided walks into the Paparoa National Park, caving, horse treks, gentle river kayaking, and local arts/crafts all available within minutes of the hotel.
www.punakaiki-resort.co.nz   (183 words)

  
 Punakaiki - West Coast, New Zealand : Punakaiki Tourism Site - West Coast, New Zealand Punakaiki, West Coast, New ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Punakaiki is best known for its Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - both of which are spectacular and a must-see when visiting the West Coast.
Punakaiki is also the service centre for the Paparoa National Park - 30,000 ha of varied landscape from classic West Coast native rainforest and mountain tops, to the expansive rugged coastal beaches.
Stay a while - make Punakaiki your destination for a couple of days and enjoy the friendly hospitality the West Coast is famous for.
www.punakaiki.co.nz   (190 words)

  
 Punakaiki hotel accommodation West Coast New Zealand - Punakaiki Rocks
Punakaiki hotel accommodation West Coast New Zealand - Punakaiki Rocks
Nestled into the foothills of the Paparoa National Park, all rooms have rainforest and/or ocean views.
Nearest accommodation to the famous Punakaiki pancake rocks and blowholes (just a short walk from the hotel).
www.designzontravel.co.nz /Hotels_resorts/punakaiki/main.htm   (284 words)

  
 Westport : Hotels | Frommers.com
Many travelers now stop over in Punakaiki on the trip from Nelson to the West Coast.
Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Villas, State Highway 6, Punakaiki (tel.
Farther south, 29km (18 miles) from Punakaiki and 15km (9 1/3 miles) north of Greymouth, Breakers Seaside Bed & Breakfast, 9 Mile Creek, State Highway 6 (tel.
www.frommers.com /destinations/westport/2729010027.html   (412 words)

  
 Karamea, Punakaiki, and Kaikoura   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Along the way to Punakaiki we caught a colorful sunset over the Tasman Sea.
It took 5.5 hours to drive from Punakaiki to Kaikoura, traversing the width of the south island.
We had to take a short climb from sea level to halfway up the mountain ranges and the sights were great.
www.deaddogparty.com /karamea.html   (892 words)

  
 Jetsetting.net / New Zealand, Punakaiki, Punakaiki Rocks Hotel Punakaiki
Punakaiki Rocks hotel is a truly unique tourism development on New Zealand's incredible West Coast.
Situated just a short walk from the famous Pancake Rocks and Blowhole at Punakaiki, and adjacent to Paparoa National Park, the hotel takes pride in caring for this special environment.
Punakaiki Rocks Hotel is located in the Buller district between Greymouth and Westport.
www.jetsetting.net /accom.php?hotelid=9145   (168 words)

  
 Scoop: Quiet skies at Punakaiki deserve protection
Punakaiki residents, tourists and Paparoa National Park could be buzzed by helicopters for up to eleven hours a day if the Grey District Council approves a helicopter tourism proposal.
It is anther example of poorly planned tourism development which is blighting the Paparoa coast and the fringes of the national park,” said Forest and Bird field officer, Simon Johnson said.
The total population is estimated to be between 15,000 and 20,000 birds with an estimated 6,000 breeding adults.
www.scoop.co.nz /stories/SC0302/S00060.htm   (1894 words)

  
 Kea West Coast Tours - Punakaiki Tour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The famous 'Coast Road' to Punakaiki and the Paparoa National Park is one of the most beautiful routes in the country.
The Punakaiki area, cloaked in dense subtropical rainforest, is dominated by towering cliffs that are dissected by some of the most beautiful limestone gorges to be found anywhere in the world.
In fact there are so many fascinating places to explore in and around the national park that often no two tours are the same.
www.asiatravel.com /newzealand/keatour/pun.html   (222 words)

  
 Punakaiki New Zealand restaurants and entertainment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Eating Out In Punakaiki: Wild Coast Cafe - this is the most popular cafe and is where the Intercity buses pull up to view the pancake rocks.
We thoroughly recommend the trip worthwhile for a bit of decadence, and down the opposite end of the beach is a seal colony worth checking out.
They are located only 5 minutes walk from Punakaiki town centre and situated right on the beach.
www.flaxhaven.com /Pages/whatToDoEating.htm   (256 words)

  
 West Coast Accommodation, Horse Trekking, Pancake Rocks, Punakaiki, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Punakaiki Horse Treks offers invigorating and enjoyable horse riding in a natural and safe environment suited to all levels of riders.
Punakaiki Horse Treks runs a 2.5 hour horse trek into the Punakaiki Valley and along the beach to the Pancake Rocks.
Beginning our popular 2.5 hour horse trek, we ford the Punakaiki River and take the scenic route to view the stunning scenery of the Paparoa National Park.
www.pancake-rocks.co.nz /horse.html   (407 words)

  
 Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Villas Punakaiki - online hotel reservations
Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Villas has 63 luxury rooms nestled amongst native bush, overlooking the Tasman sea.
Punakaiki Rocks Hotel and Villas Terms and Conditions
Our goal is to offer you the widest possible choice of accommodation, with the best deals and discount rates for your next vacation, city break or business travel.
www.all-hotels.com /xbook/servlet/hotel-details?hotl_id=248696   (368 words)

  
 NZ Accommodation - Motels - Punakaiki : Motel Accommodation in Punakaiki, New Zealand
NZ Accommodation - Motels - Punakaiki : Motel Accommodation in Punakaiki, New Zealand
Punakaiki, New Zealand motel accommodation directory to suit all budgets including motels, hotels, resorts, apartments, luxury lodges, bed and breakfast, holiday parks, holiday homes and other types of Punakaiki, New Zealand motel accommodation.
Punakaiki, New Zealand motel accommodation choices to suit individual preferences and budgets from cheap backpacker hostels to luxury exclusive lodgings.
www.newzealandnz.co.nz /Accommodation/Motels/Punakaiki   (182 words)

  
 Punakaiki Rocks Hotel - Punakaiki
Situated close to the famous Pancake Rocks and Blowhole at Punakaiki, and adjacent to Paparoa National Park, we take pride in caring for this special environment.
The Punakaiki Rocks Hotel offers excellent comfort in innovative surrounds.
Local Attractions: Choose from many walking tracks in Paparoa National Park, where you can find swimming holes and picnic spots amongst the lush forrest, take a torch and you can explore the Punakaiki Cavern with it's stalictites and glow-worms, one of several fascinating limestone formations in the area.
www.travelnz.com /accommodation/hotels/sc_punakaiki.html   (345 words)

  
 Punakaiki Cottage Motels - Punakaiki - Accommodation - Motels
Punakaiki Cottage Motels - Punakaiki - Accommodation - Motels
SH 6 (PO Box 66), Punakaiki 7850, West Coast
Stay a few days and enjoy Punakaiki's many attractions.
www.aatravel.co.nz /main/listing.php?listingId=10424   (122 words)

  
 Caves of New Zealand: Punakaiki Cavern
DOC Punakaiki Field Centre, Main Road, PO Box 1, Punakaiki, Tel +64-3-731-1895, Fax +64-3-731-1888.
This small cave is named after nearby Pancake Rocks, which are a famous tourist destination.
This rocks are called Punakaiki by the native Maori.
www.showcaves.com /english/nz/caves/Punakaiki.html   (191 words)

  
 Punakaiki, West Coast, South Island New Zealand - Four Corners New Zealand Travel Guide
Famous for its Pancake Rocks and Blowholes, Punakaiki also offers a range of other tourist activities.
Guided bush walks, fishing, canoeing, horse trekking and gemstone hunting are just some of the options available.
Home to a vibrant arts community, with a cooperative gallery and numerous craft stores, Punakaiki is sure to welcome you warmly.
www.camping.co.nz /new-zealand/Punakaiki/index.cfm   (105 words)

  
 Tourism Activities in Punakaiki : Punakaiki Tourism Site - West Coast, New Zealand Tourism Activities in Punakaiki, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Below is a list of tourism activities available in Punakaiki - from kayak and canoe hire, to guided trips around the National Park, and horse trekking for any ability.
Suitable for all abilities, a paddle on the Pororari river through lush rainforest in the Paparoa National Park.
Call in and see what Punakaiki has to offer.
www.punakaiki.co.nz /activities.htm   (145 words)

  
 Punakaiki Accommodation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Two separate cottages, one with a view of the Punakaiki River and sea, and a second family cottage with separate bedrooms, sleeps 4 to 6.
10 minutes to Punakaiki Rocks and Blowholes, close to beach and café.
We are 700m from Pancake Rocks and Blowholes and adjacent to the beach and Punakaiki River.
www.west-coast.co.nz /541c.html   (329 words)

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