1090-1090 Travel Guide

Pancake Rocks are the South Island's most stunning geological wonder. Layered limestone shaped over millions of years, dramatic blowholes and West Coast scenery — one of New Zealand's top natural sights. Formed ~30 million years ago. Unique pancake-stacked limestone layers. Blowholes — sea water shoots up through gaps at high tide. ~20-minute loop walk. In Punakaiki between Greymouth and Westport.