National Park & Nature
Pancake Rocks & Blowholes
📍 Pancake Rocks, Punakaiki, West Coast, New Zealand
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Quick Facts
- Location
- New Zealand
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- 30 min - 1 hour
- Opening Hours
- All day
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Free
- Address
- Pancake Rocks, Punakaiki, West Coast, New Zealand
- Coordinates
- -42.1100, 171.3300
Introduction
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.
✨ Highlights
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Pancake layers
Millions of years of layered limestone — stunning stacked formation.
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Blowholes
Sea water shoots up through rock gaps at high tide — dramatic.
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Free
Free; ~20-minute loop walk.
04
West Coast
Stunning South Island West Coast scenery.
🛈 Practical Info
→Free：Free.
→Tide：High tide — best for blowholes.
→Walk：~20-minute loop; easy and flat.
→Combine：With Greymouth, Franz Josef Glacier and West Coast.
→Access：Self-drive along West Coast road.
→Opening Hours：All day
→Transportation：By car (South Island West Coast)
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
Free
💡 Tips
• Free; high tide best for blowholes.
• With Greymouth and Franz Josef Glacier.
• Information is on-site.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Pancake Rocks & Blowholes?
All day
How much is the admission for Pancake Rocks & Blowholes?
Adult: Free; Free
Any practical tips for visiting Pancake Rocks & Blowholes?
Free; high tide best for blowholes. With Greymouth and Franz Josef Glacier.
How long should I spend at Pancake Rocks & Blowholes?
A typical visit takes 30 min - 1 hour.
Ticket prices, schedules and opening hours are for reference only; please follow the official announcement.